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Black and white two light portrait setup featuring model Lizzie on dark background

Two Lights And A Kiss – A Moody Portrait On Black Paper

Pattern: Short side lighting from a big soft source, with a gridded kiss light coming back from behind. Mood: Dark ...
Six year old Jess in red coat poses with Halloween pumpkin

How Jess Became Red Riding Hood | Halloween Portrait Photography Ideas

Some of the best halloween portrait photography ideas aren't planned at all. They just happen when the right person walks ...
Black Labrador studio portrait against dark background, showcasing photographing black dogs tips

Inky Shine – Fast Black-On-Black Dog Portrait

Photographing black dogs well is one of those things that looks simple until you try it and end up with ...
Blonde woman seated on stool in dramatic two light portrait setup

Two-Light Chair Portrait With A High Square Softbox And A Gridded Strip

A two-light chair portrait sounds straightforward, and in some ways it is - but this particular setup, a high 1m ...
Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

This was part of a commission for the Sassy hair styling team. The brief was to create images for PR, ...
Less Is More: Using the Absence of Colour

Less Is More: Using the Absence of Colour

Discover the subtle power of monochrome and minimalist lighting in studio portraits, exploring how absence of colour can amplify mood ...
Woman holding sword surrounded by dramatic blue smoke cloud in studio

Video | How I Use Smoke for Drama, Depth, and a Bit of Magic

Discover how I use smoke in my portraits to add drama, depth, and a bit of magic. This article shares ...
Low camera angle portrait of woman in black quilted jacket and mirrored sunglasses

Katalyn, Sunglasses, and the Power of a Low Camera Angle

Discover how a low camera angle and carefully crafted studio lighting can transform a portrait. Using Katalyn's sunglasses as a ...
Roberto, Texture, and the Art of Quiet Light

Roberto, Texture, and the Art of Quiet Light

Explore how subtle, quiet light sculpts skin texture and mood in studio portraits with Roberto, demonstrating how less really is ...
Moody & Minimal – A Backlit Portrait of Abi

Moody & Minimal – A Backlit Portrait of Abi

Discover how a simple backlit setup can create moody, minimal portraits that feel both intimate and striking – without overthinking ...

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