July 8, 2026
Three leading boudoir photographers share their best shots – how they took them and why [NSFW]
One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images, each revealing how vision, timing and technique come together in a single frame.
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Portrait photography
Tips and techniques on portrait photography, including how to shoot great portrait photographs, how to light portraits, and everything else you might need to know about shooting great portrait images.
What camera gear do I need for portrait photography?
Best kit for portrait photography: have a look at the best cameras for portraits, as well as the best lenses for portraits, or for those on a budget have a look at the best budget lenses for portraits. You could also have a look at our guide to the best 50mm lenses, aka the “Nifty Fifty”, and if you’ve already got one, then you should be good to start shooting!
How do I get started with portrait photography?
You can have a look at our regularly updated latest articles listed below, which are all completely free, as well as these articles which are a great place to start:
Complete guide to portrait photography, Portrait tips from the professionals, How to shoot portraits at home, Shoot portraits on a smartphone, Do’s and Don’ts for working with models, Top fine art portrait tips.
Once you’ve taken your shots, you’ll want to think about editing your photos, so make sure you have the best photo editing software!
Happy with your portrait photos? Enter our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition for the chance to win great prizes! Plus, see more competitions here.
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July 7, 2026
Boudoir photography helped me fall in love with my own body – now I help other women feel the same about theirs [NSFW]
Taking and posing for beautiful boudoir photographs helped Tigz Rice to realise there’s so many different ways to be gorgeous
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July 3, 2026
Posing for these beautiful and sensual boudoir photographs helped cancer survivors to find their strength again [NSFW]
Muse Boudoir empowers women in many different ways – here they take the focus away from illness and put it back where it belongs
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July 1, 2026
Why an all-female team for boudoir photography is an absolute must for making women feel beautiful and confident [NSFW]
From make-up artists to the photographers themselves, everyone who works on a Muse Boudoir shoot is a woman. Find out why that’s essential.
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June 10, 2026
These dark, raw and sultry boudoir photographs help women to feel empowered, liberated and feminine [NSFW]
Photographer Emma Finch works with women to capture elegance, often at a significant milestone in a woman’s life
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June 6, 2026
“Personal images are the most powerful” These stunning self-portraits will make you reflect on your own identity
Caroline Lacoma shares the inspiration behind her self-portrait project The Un-Making Of A Woman that explores how time and context shape identity
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May 23, 2026
These adorable photographs of children with their favourite toys tell us so much about the world
What can a child’s favourite toys tell us about the world they’re growing up in? In Toy Stories, Gabriele Galimberti turns playtime into a powerful study of culture, privilege and identity. Peter Dench finds out…
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May 11, 2026
This HUGE exhibition of rare and unseen images is a must-see for street photography fans – with over 700 images by Janette Beckman
The exhibition astutely named ‘Rebels + Icons’ will showcase the work of Beckman which spans over four decades from music to fashion and many more
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April 29, 2026
Would you back this photographer’s road-trip across America? Find out why you absolutely should
Mahtab Hussain is five years deep into his personal project which celebrates and explores Muslim diversity in America
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April 25, 2026
Award winning photos share beautifully intimate moments of pregnancy and motherhood
Tracy Mcilhatton recently won the 2026 Alumno Photo North Student Photography Competition with her project, Where Life Begins. She tells us more
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April 10, 2026
9 boudoir photographers you should follow on Instagram right now [NSFW]
Get inspired and motivated by these amazing boudoir photographers on Instagram
