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Explore 25 male poses for portraits, from hands in pockets to seated and walking poses. Use the photo examples, clear directions, and camera and lighting tips to plan your shoot.
By N Constant

Bokeh is a photography term used to describe the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image. It can be used to create an ethereal and dreamy effect in your photos, or simply to make them more interesting. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to…
By Jenn Mishra

Explore 33 boudoir poses with photo examples and practical directions. Start with an easy beginner sequence, then adapt each pose to your client’s comfort, coverage, and mobility.
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Fine art portrait photography is a slightly ambiguous genre. Some argue that in order to be considered fine art, an image must feature specific elements. Others claim that we, as photographers, can decide whether our work fits into the fine art genre or not. It also has patterns that you can…
By Taya Ivanova

When you’re taking close-up portraits, getting the focus just right is essential. If your subject is in sharp focus and the background is blurry, the photo will look great. But if the background is in focus, it can be a real distraction. Here are nine tips for mastering the close…
By Taya Ivanova

Surreal portrait photography is thought-provoking, haunting, otherworldly, or a mix of all three. You can see this in the work of the best surreal portrait artists. Today, we’ll inspire you to make your surreal portraits look and feel exciting! Here are a few essential and easy tricks you need to…
By Taya Ivanova

Explore 20 contemporary portrait photographers, from intimate portraits to elaborate fantasy scenes, with examples of their work and ideas to try.
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Flowers add a touch of elegance and beauty to any portrait session. Here are nine inspiring portraits with flowers to give you ideas for your next shoot. Portraits With Flowers: What is a Flower Portrait Photoshoot? Flower portrait shoots are very popular because you can use the natural beauty of…
By N Constant

If you’re looking to create ethereal and dreamy photoshoots, here are a few tips to help you get started. First, find a location that has a lot of natural beauty and soft light. Then, choose outfits and props that will complement an ethereal photoshoot. Finally, take your time and be…
By Taya Ivanova

The liquify tool in Photoshop is a powerful tool for correcting and modifying images. With it, you can easily fix problems like wrinkles or distortion, or go beyond simple corrections to create completely new effects. The liquify tool is easy to use; just select it from the toolbar and start…
By Jenn Mishra

Self portrait photography is all about capturing the essence of the photographer in a photograph. It can be a way to explore your own identity, or to tell a story that is personal to you. The best self portrait photographers are able to create images that are both introspective and…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Most photographers dream of owning their photography studio. But in most cases, they’re also often intimidated by the logistics and the expense. Our short guide will help you navigate studio photography without overwhelming you. Here’s our list of the tools you need and some tip on setting up your studio…
By Chad Verzosa