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The Light Club are back with another simple explanation video, this time they're showing the importance of using catchlight in portrait photography.
Digital Photography

The Eyes Are The Key To Powerful Portrait Photography

The Light Club are back with another simple explanation video, this time they're showing the importance of using catchlight in…

Rachel Reeves 0September 12, 2018
Portrait photography can be daunting, not only for you as the photographer but equally so for your subject, watch as Sean Tucker explains why empathy is a crucially undervalued skill for capturing that perfect shot.
Digital Photography

Why Empathy Makes You Better At Portrait Photography

Portrait photography can be daunting, not only for you as the photographer but equally so for your subject, watch as…

Rachel Reeves 0July 17, 2018
Digital Photography Rachel ReevesJuly 2, 2018 0

Finding Good Natural Light for Portraits with Sean Tucker

Photographer Sean Tucker is back to teach us how to write with light and shadow in his " Good Light series " with a new video titled; " Finding Good Natural…Continue Reading →

The Power of the Portrait, by Tyler Shields
Digital Photography

The Power of the Portrait, by Tyler Shields

Watch as “Hollywood’s favorite photographer”, Tyler Shields shares a few of the secrets to shooting a powerful portrait.

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0May 31, 2018
Sony Lenses for Photo and Video, by Manual Ortiz
Digital Photography

Sony Lenses for Photo and Video, by Manual Ortiz

Watch as Chicago-based photographer Manuel Ortiz shares some insight to his favourite Sony lenses for photography and video.

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0May 21, 2018
Should you purposefully underexpose your portrait images? by Manual Ortiz
Uncategorized Michelle Joubert-MartinApril 5, 2018 1

Should You Underexpose Your Photos? By Manual Ortiz

Watch as we join Chicago-based photographer Manuel Ortiz as he explains why he typically underexposes his portrait images and why.Continue Reading →

6 Ways to Take Better Portraits with Reflectors
Digital Photography

6 Ways to Take Better Portraits with Reflectors

In this episode, Aaron Nace from Phlearn demonstrates 6 ways to take better portraits with the use of a reflector.…

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0October 9, 2017
5 Do's and Don'ts When Photographing Models, by Manual Ortiz
Digital Photography

5 Do's and Don'ts When Photographing Models, by Manual Ortiz

In this video, we join Chicago-based photographer Manuel Ortiz as he shares 5 do's and don'ts when photographing models.

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0September 12, 2017
Digital Photography Michelle Joubert-MartinJune 14, 2017 0

Inspiration to Conceptualise and Execute a Shoot

In this video, watch as the team from Mango Street team talk about finding inspiration and using it to tell a visual story.Continue Reading →

Digital Photography

A Quick Guide to Take Better Portraits Now!

You don't necessarily need high-quality equipment to do this, we just need to learn how to communicate with our subjects…

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0April 3, 2017

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