Latest about Portrait Photography
Maybe it’s just me, but Melania Trump’s official White House photo is giving me serious 'House of Cards' vibes. Here’s my photography expert’s critique
Opinion Melania Trump’s official White House portrait will be one of the most viewed photographs in the world – and everyone’s a critic. But it’s not an easy gig for the photographer
National Portrait Gallery accused of nepotism after makeup artist turned photographer – and major financial donor – gets top exhibit despite "pedestrian" work
Zoë Law was previously a "key donor" to the gallery, where her celebrity portrait exhibit 'Legends' is currently showing
"For a more dramatic look, I add more lights to create high contrast and a dynamic that is hard to beat"
Tutorial Create portraits with a wow factor - Gavin Taylor illustrates the power of studio lighting and how to handle it for maximum effect
Want to take photos like this? You NEED to attend an organized portraiture event!
OPINION Add pictures to your portfolio that you never thought possible, by attending an organized photography event
Interview: How portrait pro Kelsey deals with haters, becoming a Canon Ambassador and how to take the ultimate self portrait!
Feature Interested in growing your online presence, self-portraiture and becoming a Canon Ambassador? You simply can't afford to miss our extended interview with portrait pro Kelsey Johnson!
"What makes or breaks a portrait?" ponders professional photographer Paul Wilkinson
Opinion Is it lighting or love? Artistry or humanity? You need a bit of both – but it's all about capturing the connection between subject and photographer
"Photographers must be problem solvers, not robots" reckons Paul Wilkinson
Opinion Do this, do that… but WHY? Portrait photographers have a rulebook that they invariably follow, but rules are made to be broken
I’m a portrait expert, here’s how I avoid the red-eye effect ruining my photos
Tutorial I explain what causes the dreaded red-eye effect in portrait photos and my top tips to avoid it altogether
"Think like a scientist and learn from your mistakes!" urges pro portrait photographer Paul Wilkinson
Opinion If you don't experiment and only stick with what you know then you'll never develop as a photographer
"I was setting everything up for a cover with Slash and Ozzy Osbourne, and Slash walked into the studio, saw me, and went, ‘Oh, it’s you!’ – I remember thinking ‘Slash knows me. Slash knows me!’"
Interview Paul Harries, rock star photographer, tells me how he got to photograph artists like Dua Lipa, Ozzy Osbourne and Slipknot
