Tips For Taking Good Portraits On Film

September 01, 2025

Tips For Taking Good Portraits On Film

Every year, more photographers are rediscovering analog photography. The timeless qualities of this medium, impossible to fully replicate with digital, drive the comeback.

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Everything About Double Exposure Photography

August 29, 2025

Everything About Double Exposure Photography

Double exposure portraits have always fascinated me, the craftsmanship of precisely weaving two frames together and pushing the boundaries of what photography can achieve. The artistic styles that can be created allow photographers to tell stories in more dynamic ways, to show multiple emotions, and to blend colours and textures into something completely new. Learn More
Essential Studio Equipment For Portrait Photography

August 26, 2025

Essential Studio Equipment For Portrait Photography

Are you thinking about setting up your own portrait studio? It’s an exciting step, but I know how overwhelming it can look at first. When you see pictures of professional studios packed with lights, stands, and all sorts of portrait photography accessories you can’t even name, it can feel mind-blowing. I still remember stepping into a studio for the very first time. It was intimidating, not just because I was worried about breaking something, but because I had no idea where to start with all the equipment in front of me. Learn More
The Magic Of Golden Hour Portraits And How To Make It The Best

August 20, 2025

The Magic Of Golden Hour Portraits And How To Make It The Best

There are a few conditions that almost feel like photography on easy mode: rainy nights, foggy mornings, and golden hour. Each of them brings its own mood, atmosphere, and colours that make shooting a pleasure. Rainy nights and foggy mornings have always been the backbone of my work, giving me that sombre and cinematic feel I love to work with. Learn More
Newborn Photoshooting: How To Get The Best Results

August 12, 2025

Newborn Photoshooting: How To Get The Best Results

You pick up your camera and walk into the room, and there lies a newborn, unaware of the moment being captured. In that quiet space, your goal isn’t just to "take a picture." It’s to preserve the softness, warmth, and fragile beauty of those first days of life. Learn More
The Rule Of Thirds In Portrait: A Guide For Better Shots

August 06, 2025

The Rule Of Thirds In Portrait: A Guide For Better Shots

There are tried and tested methods in photography that simply look pleasing to the eye. Even someone who has never studied photography or had any real interest in it will still find certain photos more appealing than others, even if they can’t explain why. That’s because these techniques create balance and naturally guide the viewer’s attention to the right places in the frame. Learn More
Color Saturation In Portrait Photography: Why It Matters

July 28, 2025

Color Saturation In Portrait Photography: Why It Matters

Colour saturation is how we can make our photos come to life with an added pop of vibrancy and rich tones. We can even control the saturation across separate colour channels, allowing us to select one or two colours to deliver impact in our shot. However, saturation can come at a cost. There’s a fine line between results looking natural and unnatural, something that beginners can find hard to navigate. Throw skin tones into the mix, and that line becomes even trickier. Learn More
Color Grading: How to Make Colors Deeper, Not Weird

July 24, 2025

Color Grading: How to Make Colors Deeper, Not Weird

Colour grading can make or break a portrait photograph. It dictates everything from how the image is perceived to the overall mood. Bright and punchy, dark and moody, all of it can be achieved with a high-quality colour grade. However, it’s a fine line to tread, with beginners often going overboard and creating distracting palettes or undermining the atmosphere they are aiming for. Learn More
When To Shoot With Manual ISO And When With Auto: Portrait Cases

July 18, 2025

When To Shoot With Manual ISO And When With Auto: Portrait Cases

You know the feeling. You’re standing in front of your model, the light is perfect, and suddenly, a cloud. Then the sun. Then another cloud. All within two minutes. Moments like that make you wish your camera could just think for you, especially when it comes to ISO. Learn More
Natural Light Portrait Photography: Beyond Golden Hour

July 11, 2025

Natural Light Portrait Photography: Beyond Golden Hour

When you think of portrait photography using natural light, golden hour probably comes to mind first, and for good reason. It casts a beautiful, warm glow that flatters your subject and makes everything look stunning. But golden hour isn’t the only time worth shooting. Throughout the day, different types of light can still offer excellent opportunities for natural light portraits. Learn More

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