Portrait photography is one of the most popular genres of photography, with good reason. Good portrait photographers are able to capture the personality and emotion of people around them, along with earning money via wedding photography, senior portraits, family photography sessions, and so on. Below, you’ll find everything we’ve written about portrait photography, intended for both beginners and professionals. Also, if you want some ideas beyond our basic portrait photography tips, take a look at our more specialized tutorials on weddings and flash photography. Those articles will help you with posing, camera settings, and lighting portraits. It isn’t always easy to take pictures of people, but it’s worth the effort to learn.
Equipment
- 35 Of The Best Photography Gifts, By Budget (2024)
- Best Nikon Lenses for Wedding Photography in 2024
- Full Frame Cameras: Do We Really Need Them?
- How to Take Family Portraits on a Budget
- Is Now the Time to Buy Used Nikon DSLR Lenses?
- Nikon 50mm f/1.8G for Wedding Photography
- The Advantage of an Inconspicuous Camera
- What Is Focal Length in Photography? A Beginner’s Guide
Flash Photography
- Assembling a Lightweight Lighting Kit for Photography
- Beginner’s Guide to Nikon Creative Lighting System
- Flash for Nikon DSLRs
- Free the Light – Use Off-Camera Flash!
- How to Build an Affordable Photo Studio
- How to Get the Best Out of Your Pop-up Flash
- Indoor Portraits with a Christmas Tree in the Background
- Indoors Flash Photography – Off-Camera Flash
- Indoors Flash Photography with Nikon Speedlights
- Infrared vs Radio vs Hybrid Flash
- Natural vs Artificial Light in Photography
- Nikon Commander Mode
- Nikon Flash Comparison
- Photography Lighting Setups Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
- What Are Diffusers in Photography? (And How to Use Them)
- When to Use Flash
Wedding Photography
- Essential Wedding Photography Tips for Beginners
- Hiring a Second Shooter for Wedding Photography
- How Much is Too Much?
- How to Create Clean Compositions When Shooting Portraits
- How to Make Autofocus Work in Extremely Low Light
- How to Photograph a Wedding Without a Problem
- How to Photograph Engagement Sessions – Planning
- How to Photograph Engagement Sessions – Planning II
- How to Photograph Wedding Details
- How to Work With The Groom
- Let’s Talk About Professionals
- Photographing a Wedding With a Single Lens?
- Popular Lens Combinations for Wedding Photography
- Shooting a Wedding with an Entry-Level DSLR
- Time Saving Tips for Wedding Photographers
- Tips on Photographing Wedding Formals and Group Portraits
- Why I Shoot Film as a Wedding Photographer
Event Photography
Street Photography
- A Step-By-Step Guide to Artistic Travel Photography
- Behind-The-Camera Shy: Tips for the Timid Photographer
- Complete Guide to Street Photography for Beginners
- Documentary Photography in Conflict Zones
- Easter in Ecuadorian Quito
- Ecuadorian Pacific: Fishermen on the Edge of the Tide
- Maximizing Your Travel Photography in Crowded Places
- Protest Photography: A Neglected Photographic Genre?
- Street Photography Tips for Beginners
- Street Photography With A Telephoto Lens
- When to Shoot in Color, Less Color and No Color
Portrait Photography
- A Brief Meeting with a Photography Legend Sebastião Salgado
- Advanced Photography Technique: Brenizer Method Panorama
- An Interview with Street Photographer Valerie Jardin
- Does Focal Length Distort Subjects?
- Framing Subjects with Natural Elements
- Have Fun While Working
- How to Deal With Harsh, Midday Lighting
- How to Incorporate People into Your Photographs
- How to Photograph Children
- How to Photograph Family Portraits
- How to Photograph High School Seniors
- How to Plan a Photo Shoot
- How to Use a Reflector
- How to Use Prime Lenses in Low-Light Environments
- Innocence and Emotion: Portrait Photography of Children and Elderly People
- Interview with a Fine Art Photographer Oleg Oprisco
- Interview with Kelli Lyn
- Outdoor Portrait Photography Tips For Beginners
- Portrait Photography Tips
- Recommended Camera Settings for Portrait Photography
- Shooting with Natural Light
- Ted Kozak’s Photographic Stories
- The Best Photography Books You Should Read in 2024
- The Importance of Visual Storytelling in Photography
- The Significance of Depth, Background and Color in Storytelling
- The Sin, the Evil, the Horror of Direct Sunlight
- Visual Storytelling in Portraiture
