Photography Week

When we buy a new camera, the first thing most of us do is shoot portraits of family of friends. Cameras are also dusted off on special occasions like birthday parties, christenings, weddings and Christmas to record the people present. Once our inter

The way you light a portrait depends on the ‘look’ you’re trying to capture, and also who your subject is. Generally, if your subject is a woman – especially a young woman – you’ll probably want to produce flattering portraits that make the most of t

When you’re shooting portraits on location, you need to make the best use of the available light. Sometimes everything falls into place quickly, but often you have to work a situation hard in order to maximise its potential. These portraits are a goo

If you’re struggling to find interesting subjects for your character portraits, all you need to do is head to a town or city, where you’ll be spoiled for choice. It takes guts to walk up to complete strangers and ask if it’s possible for you to take

You don’t have to travel to the ends of the Earth to take great character portraits – members of your own family, as well as friends and their families, all make ideal subjects. Knowing your subject also makes the task of photographing them easier, b

Body language is a potent form of non-verbal communication. If a person feels tense, you can usually see it in the way they stand or what they do with their hands; the same applies if they’re relaxed, confident, insecure, aggressive or threatened. Mo

HDR (high dynamic range) images are normally created from a series of individual images of the same subject or scene that have been shot at different exposures, then merged using software. This is done to maximise detail, from the shadows through to

Some people exude character naturally. The way they dress, the way they look, their hairstyle, their personality – all these factors contribute. Older people tend to have more character than the young simply because the older we get, the more wrinkle

In this project we’re taking you through the looking glass by showing you a fresh way to shoot landscapes. Many of us love to shoot outdoors, but there are only so many ways to shoot landscapes traditionally. However, with a clear glass sphere from a

Something as simple as a piece of fabric can add a burst of colour and drama to portraits, especially if you find a windswept location. Not only is fabric fantastic for conventional photos, it can also be used to create beautiful ethereal effects, li

Think portraiture, and you’re probably thinking an 85mm prime lens would be a good chouce. And you’d be absolutely right. Mounted on a full-frame body, the 85mm focal length gives a flattering perspective and enables a comfortable working distance, s