A portrait background plays a much more important role than filling the space behind your subject. It can be a strategic tool, reshaping the picture’s essence and perception. A simple headshot or a ...

Whenever I open up the For You tab in the Photos app, every single “effect suggestion” is Brighten this Portrait Photo with Studio Lighting. Every single one. I’m not even exaggerating. And I’m never ...

One of the great pleasures of portrait photography is the ability to transform the mood and look of an image with just a small tweak to your lighting setup. Outdoors, for instance, you might rely ...

You don’t need a photo studio in your house to shoot professional-looking portraits at home. All you need is a camera, a window, and a willing muse. We’re all spending a lot more time at home right ...

Light is crucial when it comes to portrait photography. Shooting during golden hour sunset or having access to a large window are both great tools for harnessing the power of the sun when shooting ...

Tips to help you produce engaging portraits in ambient lighting. Tight framing with a relatively long lens produced this jovial portrait of an ‘old salt’. Olympus E-M5 with 75-300mm lens at 75mm focal ...

In iOS, the Portrait mode in Apple's Camera app uses the dual cameras of your iPhone to create a depth-of-field effect, allowing you to compose a photo that keeps your subject sharp with a blurred ...