One defining factor that controls the success of a portrait photo is the background. Here are some great ways I’ve found to deal with an ugly portrait background.
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The search for a clear and unambiguous definition of beauty has fascinated philosophers, poets, architects mathematicians and artists for thousands of years. Here’s how their efforts have helped to illuminate my own search for beauty.
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Have you ever wondered about the many ways to photograph people and the different kinds of people based photography? After over 45 years in the photography industry I felt it was time to share examples of the most popular types of people photos.
Here’s how to create really beautiful candid portraits like I did when photographing friends in Bali.
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Yellow Mountain, located in Anhui Province, China offers amazing opportunities for landscape photography. During my visit I was pleased to discover that, in addition to the sublime alpine scenery, making photos of workers on the mountain was also possible.
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David Burkitt is an English explorer and Antarctic historian. A recipient of the Fuchs Medal, awarded by the British Antarctic Survey, David first visited Antarctica during the 1970’s.
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Look at this beautiful granny. I photographed her near the hill town of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. It was a fantastic experience and I’m really happy to have had the opportunity to make such a lovely, natural portrait.
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What is portrait photography and what simple tips and techniques can you use to make beautiful portraits?
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Do try to make the best of any photo opportunity that presents itself. It's amazing how a single photo opportunity, like the time I met a young woman wearing a long, aqua-colored wig, can transform your day.
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Would you like to know the secret to composing group portraits? It revolves around the notion of circles and triangles. I’ve researched this topic in some depth and have traced this essential element of composition back as far as the Renaissance.
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The Gaffer or Lighting Director is one of the most important people on a film set. Working closely with the Director of Photography (DOP) the Gaffer is responsible for lighting the scene and contributing to the mood explored in the art that’s created.
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