May 30, 2023
Rory Lewis: transform your portrait photography
Top portrait shooter Rory Lewis talks about his latest project, why you don't need lots of lighting gear for great portraits, and the influence of Caravaggio
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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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March 22, 2023
Alicia Vera photo story: On loss and coping with mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alicia Vera shares how documentary photography helped her process her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and keep their connection alive.
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March 21, 2023
The do’s and don’ts of working with models
Natasha J Bella shares her guide to working with models in your photography, and what you should avoid.
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February 10, 2023
Portrait of Longyearbyen – Graeme Chesters AP Rising Star bursary winner
Graeme Chesters, the winner of AP’s first Rising Star bursary, talks to Tracy Calder about multitasking, storytelling and shooting portraits of the residents of Longyearbyen in fading light
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November 30, 2022
A look back at Terence Donovan’s editorial photography
Terence Donovan's editorial photography captured the 1960s’ spirit like nobody else, photography historian Robin Muir tells David Clark.
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October 26, 2022
Lockdown laundry portraits win prestigious Taylor Wessing portrait prize 2022
Clémentine Schneidermann has won first prize in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2022 for portraits from the series Laundry Day
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October 3, 2022
How to photograph weddings – Wedding Photography Guide
There's no reason why you can't take great wedding photographs, and our essential guide to wedding photography gives you everything you need
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August 3, 2022
AP readers’ share their powerful portrait project
Steve Fairclough speaks to three AP readers who each embarked on an ambitious and highly rewarding portrait photography project
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July 29, 2022
Chris Porsz: the inside story of the amazing street photography project ‘Reunions’
Chris Porsz's unique project, Reunions, saw him recreating street portraits in Peterborough with the same people, often more than 40 years apart
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June 16, 2022
Arteh Odjidja: Fear & Dreams, The Stranger Series
Photographer Arteh Odjidja discusses photographing and interviewing young migrants and refugees for his book Fear & Dreams: The Stranger Series
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June 7, 2022
We try new kit at the Rotolight x The Creativity Hub sci-fi photo shoot!
Nigel Atherton and Jessica Miller spent a day with the latest Rotolight kit on a sci-fi themed photo shoot in Sussex hosted by The Creativity Hub
