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I broke ALL the rules to photograph this classic film noir portrait – harsh light and unflattering angles
By Wendy Evans published
Tutorial I had to throw photographic convention out the window to capture my convincing film noir portrait, here’s how I did it…
I create mesmerizing light trail effects in my product photos just using my phone's torch
By Digital Photographer, Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Capture the scene with a long exposure while introducing light trails to make the subject stand out with a unique and individual style
Photography cheat sheet: What is Field of View (FoV)?
By Lauren Scott last updated
Cheat sheet Understand Field of view in photography and how it relates to the focal length of the lens and the sensor size – the diagram below shows you more
What – and when – is golden hour photography?
By Adam Waring published
WHAT IS Golden hour photography means setting your alarm clock early for the light that happens just after dawn, but why does it happen?
Photography cheat sheet: Lighting setups for professional portraits
By James Artaius last updated
CHEAT SHEET From classic Rembrandt styles to more modern alternatives, our cheat sheet shows you 24 different lighting setups
Photography cheat sheet: What are f-stops and how to understand them
By Chris George last updated
Cheat sheet What are the f-stops on your camera or lens? And what kind of effect does changing them have? Our chart explains all
Photography cheat sheet: Color temperature & the Kelvin scale
By Chris George last updated
Cheat sheet Get perfect color rendition from your camera in different lighting conditions by mastering manual white balance
You can look like an expert portrait photographer using just one light
By Sean McCormack published
opinion Six simple, but stunning, ways to light a headshot like a pro
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