August 15, 2012
Portrait Retouching in Photoshop
In our step by step guide, we show you how to retouch your portrait images using Photoshop...
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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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August 1, 2012
How to Create Catchlights in Portraits
Adding catchlights to eyes can help brighten and lift them. Richard Sibley shows how a simple technique can add sparkle to a portrait...
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July 27, 2012
How to Shoot Outdoor Portraits
Your complete guide to creating perfect outdoor portraits. The benefit of outdoor portraiture is that everywhere you go is a potential studio and, with a few tips, you can make the most of every situation. ...
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July 18, 2012
Shoot better portraits: Top tips for portrait photography
Top tips to take your photographic portraits to the next level. To take the best portraits there are a variety of techniques to consider, a combination of which will assist in making your best possible…
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July 18, 2012
Home studio portrait photography: Four top tips
John Freeman shares his top tips for home studio portrait photography, including backgrounds, hand positions and settling your subject...
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July 18, 2012
Home Studio Portraits
Achieving great studio portraits doesn't mean you need a glut of flashguns and expensive studio lighting. Professional photographer and author John Freeman shows how you can save a packet by using just available light...
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July 18, 2012
Lighting Portraits with Torches
Proving you don't need expensive studio lights, conceptual photographer Chad Coombs talks us through two innovative images of his that are lit with nothing more than pocket torches
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July 17, 2012
How to Shoot Summer Portraits
For the portrait photographer the great outdoors provides an endless variety of locations, backgrounds and props and the best, most natural lighting you'll find anywhere - if you know how to use it. Our summer…
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July 17, 2012
Masterclass with Annabel Williams – Portraiture
Annabel Williams Portraiture Masterclass
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March 20, 2012
Masterclass with Andrew Sydenham – Portraits
Portraiture Masterclass - AP photographer Andrew Sydenham demonstrates to three readers how a simple arrangement of lights can produce effective portrait photography. Oliver Atwell joins them
