Pauline Petit’s surreal portraits
October 11, 2021
Pauline Petit tells us about her graphic black & white portraits, awarded second place & public's choice in the EISA Maestro 2021 contest
Portrait photography
Tips and techniques on portrait photography, including how to shoot great portrait photographs, best kit for portrait photography, how to light portraits, and everything else you might need to know about shooting great portrait images.
Top portrait photography tips | Best cameras and lenses for portrait photography | Portrait photography project ideas
Capturing the real people behind mental health struggles
October 10, 2021
Wedding and portrait photographer Alex Benyon has undertaken a major project to take portraits of people with mental health issues. We find out more about his motivations and goals
Celebrating the ‘revolutionary’ Picture Post
August 11, 2021
Not only did Picture Post expertly document British society after the war, it helped to change it for the better - as well as ushering in a new era of popular photojournalism, using the latest camera technology
Get photo inspiration from your neighbours
August 3, 2021
Stuck for a documentary or portrait photography subject? As London-based photographer Jenny Lewis reveals to Peter Dench, inspiration could be right next door
The do’s and don’ts of working with models
July 30, 2021
Natasha J Bella shares her guide to working with models in your photography, and what you should avoid
How to capture stunning portraits in natural light
July 28, 2021
Find out how to create beautiful portraits using only natural light. Top photographer Daniel Carson reveals how he works
The best lenses for portrait photography
July 27, 2021
Andy Westlake gives an insight into the best lenses for portrait photography and how to choose the right one for you
Which camera maker has the best eye-detection AF
June 4, 2021
The eyes have it - we find out which camera maker offers the finest eye-detection autofocus so you can be sure of sharper people and animal portraits
Family photography ideas to try today
April 14, 2021
Whatever is going on with the pandemic, we can still take great images of the family. Four top portrait photographers share some tips and insights you can use today
How to take really beautiful portraits
October 19, 2020
There’s more to fashion photography than glamorous models and expensive clothes. Rossella Vanon explains what goes on behind the scenes
Can I set up a home studio cheaply?
August 7, 2020
Basically, yes, James Patterson shows how to take stunning flash-lit studio photos with simple gear and learn the fundamentals of off-camera flash
Use natural and artificial light for perfect portraits
April 24, 2019
James Paterson explains how LEDs can work in harmony with natural light for beautiful portraits
Our best-ever tips for portraits
January 12, 2019
Rules are made to be broken. Our experts suggest shooting as wide as possible, blowing highlights and experimenting with mixed lighting
Family portrait photography tips
June 27, 2018
Discuss what it is your subjects want and start with tried-and-tested poses before advancing to more ambitious ideas. James Paterson gives his tips on shooting family portraits
Video: Classic lighting set-ups you should know
May 11, 2018
With modern LED lighting it's easier than ever to create classic lighting set-ups for portraiture. Check out our behind-the-scenes video with portrait pro James Paterson, to see how it's done
Top portrait photography tips
February 23, 2018
Entice yourself to shoot portraits by experimenting with different materials, sculpting your portraits, adding flare and more, using our experts’ top tips
How to shoot family portraits
January 16, 2017
It's always a good time for candid images of young family members that you will treasure all year round. Amy Drucker shares her insights and tips on shooting family portraits
How to replace skies on your portraits
September 2, 2016
Image-editing expert David Kilpatrick reveals how to use PortraitPro from Anthropics to replace the skies on your portraits
Shallow depth of field portraiture
August 13, 2016
Photographer Phil Sharp explains how shallow depth of field can add an extra dimension to your portrait photography. He talks to Oliver Atwell
Terence Donovan: Portraits
August 1, 2016
Through his photography, Terence Donovan captured the 1960s’ spirit like nobody else, photo historian Robin Muir tells David Clark