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I love the dry ice nozzle for the PMI Smoke Ninja. What it does, essentially, is cool the smoke as ...

Want to know how many lights I typically use? Well, that's simple: just one. It's always been that way, as ...

Photographing Natural Movement As a portrait photographer, I'm always looking for moments that look great but are also really natural ...

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

You've all heard the quote that 10,000 hours of practice is what's needed to become good at something. Well, there ...

When I first started learning photography, particularly studio photography, I found the way people taught it really tricky. It was ...

When we talk about lighting patterns, it can feel like there's a myriad of variables at play. And of course, ...

A quick thought here, because we're photographing Abby in a fairly tight frame and not really thinking about moving her ...

If you're looking for something festive at this time of year, here's a lovely idea to try. Take a string ...

A few people have asked about the next steps for setting up clamshell lighting. This technique involves using two lights ...

One aspect that often gets overlooked in photography is the significance of memory cards. Every photograph you capture is stored ...

I am often asked about eliminating reflections in glasses during a shoot. The good news is that modern anti-reflective coatings ...

Many photographers discuss Rembrandt lighting, its applications, and techniques. Let's explore where you might use this lighting style. Typically, Rembrandt ...

You've all heard the quote that 10,000 hours of practice is what is needed to become good at something. While ...

The studio was lit bright pink the day we filmed this, because sometimes you need to make a sensible educational ...

We often associate cold with blue tones, right? So here’s a little trick I use to make a scene feel ...

Photographing black dogs well is one of those things that looks simple until you try it and end up with ...

Learn how to master eight essential portrait lighting patterns – including Rembrandt, Split, Loop, and Clamshell – to create professional, ...

Discover how a low camera angle and carefully crafted studio lighting can transform a portrait. Using Katalyn's sunglasses as a ...

Dive into a beautifully moody monochrome studio portrait of Rob, where lighting meets emotion. Discover how simple light positioning sculpts ...

Learn how to create a custom Photoshop action that swiftly removes flyaway hairs, streamlining your retouch workflow while preserving natural ...

Learn a quick, straightforward Photoshop trick to remove skin redness without losing natural texture—perfect for subtle yet effective portrait retouching ...

Discover how to master fitness portraits in harsh sunlight using natural light techniques that highlight strength and vitality without losing ...

Different face shapes benefit from different lighting patterns. Read on to find out how to slim down a wide face ...

A bright little adventure with an espresso van, exploring how to harness natural light for warm, inviting portraits on location ...

Join me at a Devon skate park as we explore capturing moody silhouette portraits of a rider during sunset, using ...

Discover four creative ways to crop your portraits that elevate your composition and storytelling. From tight headshots to environmental crops, ...

Discover how to craft magical winter night portraits with off-camera flash, shaping the cold, snowy darkness into a warm, intimate ...

A warm and witty guide to working with reluctant subjects—helping you tame nerves, build trust, and capture portraits full of ...