Portraiture & Studio
Whether you are a photographer or shooting a film, portraiture aims to capture the personality and identity of the subject. Using the camera and lighting equipment at our disposal, we can effectively capture the essence of a person whether you are recording their likeness in a posed or candid environment. We’ve worked with a range of experts to give you all the tools to capture the best portraits.
Read: Six Quick Tips for Better Portraits
Add drama and impact to your people pictures by using these simple and effective shooting techniques Read More13 July 2017
Read: How to Create Beautiful Dog Portraits
Kingsley Singleton offers a few straightforward techniques for making studio-style images of dogs Read More04 May 2017
Read: How to Get Started with Environmental Portraiture
Portraiture doesn't have to mean studios – an environmental context can add depth and character. Matt Golowczynski explains Read More01 March 2017
Read: Three Creative Ways to Light a Subject
Push your portraits further. Jake Hicks demonstrates three lighting setups to get you thinking outside the (soft)box Read More24 February 2017
Read: Three Spectacular One-Light Portrait Setups
It's possible to totally transform your portraiture with just a single light. Jake Hicks gets you started Read More16 February 2017
Read: Make a DIY Filter for Heart-Shaped Bokeh
Matt Higgs explains a simple bokeh technique that's perfect for a Valentine's-themed image Read More13 February 2017
Read: Studio Flash: How the Professionals Use It
Looking at getting into studio flash? We explain what it is and ask pro photographers how they use it Read More06 September 2016
Read: How to Make and Use Light Stencils
Light stencils are a great way to expand your night photography and light painting. Claire gets you started Read More26 July 2016
Read: Make and Use a Light Painting Orb Tool
Want to know how light painters get those amazing spinning orb effects? Claire explains all Read More30 June 2016
Read: Best Setup for Fashion and Beauty Blogging
Shooting portraits for your fashion blog, or videos for makeup tutorials? Here’s the kit you need Read More13 May 2016
