Picture an old Hollywood portrait of an actress from the mid-century. Think of the well-defined curves, the cheekbones carved with shadows, the classic beauty. That’s glamour photography. But glamour shots extend well beyond the traditional portraits of Hollywood stars. So where does the genre sit in modern photography? Read on…

If you’re building your photography career, you should look into hiring models to work for TFP. It’ll help both you and the model build your portfolios. This applies whether you’re looking to do fashion photography, family portraits, or weddings. You’re going to need a portfolio to show potential clients. Here…

Is it possible to create a pure white photography background ‘in camera’? Common practice for white background photography is to use post processing. But I’m here to tell you it’s not all about Photoshop. You can do it in camera. In this article, I’ll show you two methods to create…

Clothing choice is important for all portraits, from headshots to family beach pictures. Clients can hire a stylist, which would be ideal. But most of the time they will put the outfits together themselves. This article will go through outfit tips for family beach pictures. The next time your clients…

Beauty photography will open doors into editorial and commercial work. But capturing beauty images can be a little intimidating when you’re starting out. These 11 tips will help you take great editorial quality beauty photography. 1. Why You Should Hire Makeup and Hair Stylists for Beauty Photography It goes without…

A photography shot list is a great way to manage your workflow and keep track of the photos you want to take. A shot list can be as simple or detailed as you like, but the important thing is that it helps you stay organized and focused while shooting. Here…

What are diptychs and why do so many photographers enjoy making diptych photography? Diptychs are a set of two photos you can use to tell a story and emphasise contrast. Or you can create one composition using two entirely different images. The word itself comes from ancient Greek. Think of…

Our article will take you through all you need to know to overcome these challenges. We will also give you some great indoor and outdoor senior picture ideas. Senior photography is a great way to immortalize many moments teens (who are not quite adults) go through. And you can capture…

Here are 9 tips to create more natural, relaxed poses for portrait photography. Moving from photojournalism to portrait and wedding photography, “pose” was a four-letter word. In both meanings of the phrase. I wanted real, authentic images. But a hand would be distracting, or an angle unflattering. Torn between authenticity and…

Our article will teach you how to Photoshop portrait photography for natural results. “Photoshopped” portraits have gained quite a negative reputation. But editing portraits with Photoshop doesn’t have to end with an unrealistic image. I recommend using Photoshop to retouch your portraits. Tastefully, of course.   How to Photoshop Portrait…

Our article explains some of the most common portrait lighting setups and how to use them. And our portrait lighting setup diagrams make everything easy to understand. We’ll also provide some tips on adjusting your light sources to create different effects. It’s best to learn how to use portrait lighting…

Ambient light photography is a great way to capture the beauty and atmosphere of a scene. But it can be tricky to use correctly. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on how to use ambient light photography for atmospheric portraits. With these tips, you’ll be able to create amazing…