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Black and white portrait of a sleepy Cocker Spaniel puppy with eyes closed

Backstory: Sleepy Pup

Let me tell you about this picture of Bond, who at the time I photographed him was one of the ...
Rembrandt Lighting For Portrait Photographers

Rembrandt Lighting For Portrait Photographers

Many photographers discuss Rembrandt lighting, its applications, and techniques. Let's explore where you might use this lighting style. Typically, Rembrandt ...
Phil Hitchcock - A Touch of Magic

Phil Hitchcock – A Touch of Magic

Phil Hitchcock is one of those rare humans with funny bones. He walked into our studio, shook the room with ...
Moody Studio Portrait: Emelia With Attitude

Moody Studio Portrait: Emelia With Attitude

The Subject This is Emelia – fiery, fabulous and full of fun. Photographed during a family session with Kimberley, Luke, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Professional portrait setup created in a workplace environment using studio lighting

Video | Transform Any Workplace Into A Pro Portrait Studio

Discover how to transform any everyday workplace into a professional portrait studio using smart lighting, simple gear, and a creative ...
Elegant high-key lighting portrait of Abi in white off-shoulder dress

Abi | Elegance And Simple High-Key Lighting

Discover how to create elegant, simple high-key portraits with just a few lights and thoughtful positioning in this detailed breakdown ...
Millie | Feathering Light For A Soft-Low Key Image

Millie | Feathering Light For A Soft-Low Key Image

Discover how using feathered light in the studio can help you craft soft, low-key portraits that retain texture and mood ...
Video: Mastering Location Portraits In Oxford, UK

Video: Mastering Location Portraits In Oxford, UK

Join me on a breezy day in Oxford exploring how natural light and location combine to bring out authentic portraits ...

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