The name of the man who was arguably the first great portrait photographer is unknown to most Americans. But in his native France, his life is the stuff of legend. Born in 1820 as Gaspard-Félix ...

There’s no single definition for what makes a great portrait lens, but the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art ticks all the boxes and is relatively affordable, to boot. With excellent sharpness and minimal ...

Portrait photography is a great passion of mine. Ever since flicking through the photography books of great portrait photographers such as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Gordon Parks, and Arnold Newman, ...

Light is crucial when it comes to portrait photography. Shooting during golden hour sunset or having access to a large window are both great tools for harnessing the power of the sun when shooting ...

Portrait photography has been one of the prominent genres in the medium. Making one’s portrait is as much about one’s vision of that person as it is about the gear. In the film era, one could obtain ...

Need a headshot for your web site? A good photo of the little one for your holiday cards? A portrait of Grams for your self-produced family history movie? Taking good pictures of people can be hard, ...

Creating a great travel portrait may take a little effort, but it can result in memories that will last a lifetime. For this reason, we caught up with pro photographer Jennifer Spelman, known for her ...

Most modern smartphones are capable of taking great portraits. Amy Davies rounds-up the best on the market. The post Best ...

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These days, it's rare for a flagship smartphone to arrive without portrait mode. For the unfamiliar, portrait mode is a camera feature that keeps the subject of the photo in focus and slightly blurs ...