Portraiture & Studio

Wex Blog tips and tricks portraiture and 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.

Unless you're extremely efficient when it comes to recycling, the chances are that you may have some ideal still-life subject matter at home. Yes, we're talking glass. 

Read: Simple Glass Still Life

Unless you're extremely efficient when it comes to recycling, the chances are that you may have some ideal still-life subject matter at home. Yes, we're talking glass.  Read More

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This photo-manipulation technique is aimed at achieving an effect based on the Pop Art of the 1950s and 60s. 

Read: Pop Art goes the weasel

This photo-manipulation technique is aimed at achieving an effect based on the Pop Art of the 1950s and 60s.  Read More

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Many photographers looking to make their first few steps into the world of studio photography are often put off very early on by the complexity of studio lighting and the vast range of kits on offer. 

Read: Two light studio photography

Many photographers looking to make their first few steps into the world of studio photography are often put off very early on by the complexity of studio lighting and the vast range of kits on offer.  Read More

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While professional photographers often use thousands of pounds worth of studio lighting equipment when taking portraits, this isn’t usually the case for the amateur photographer. 

Read: Portraits using household lamps

While professional photographers often use thousands of pounds worth of studio lighting equipment when taking portraits, this isn’t usually the case for the amateur photographer.  Read More

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What I want to demonstrate here is that you can use two lights successfully using one to light the subject and one to light the background. 

Read: Simple Lighting Techniques - Part 2

What I want to demonstrate here is that you can use two lights successfully using one to light the subject and one to light the background.  Read More

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