portrait photography made easy

PORTRAITS I've alway both wanted to and been afraid of photographing people. Well, I'm not really afraid of it any more. But it's a challenge to take good photos of somebody when you're just starting out, without first scratching your head, wondering what to do with the camera settings, and the other person geting bored...

Every photographer aspires to shoot professional-looking images, and in the first of our ongoing Shoot Like A Pro series on Digital Camera World we revealed the recipe that makes up all good outdoor portrait photography, offering expert photography tips on everything you need to know about this subject, from composition and kit to camera tips, flash techniques and more.

Digital Photography Made Easy will help you quickly become a better digital photographer. Packed with practical advice, you'll learn how to master your camera, how to take great photos of everything, and how to improve your images in Photoshop.

How do you take Portraits that have the 'Wow' factor? Today and tomorrow I want to talk about taking Portraits that are a little out of the box. You see it's all very well and good to have a portrait that follows all the rules - but it hit me as I was surfing on [...]

Have you ever felt that you have far too many "snapshots" of your family, and that you want a more professional-looking photograph to hang on your wall? Or, perhaps you've been roped in to take a photograph for your company's magazine or...

The self-portrait has been a popular form of expression ever since man first saw his own reflection. Much like Narcissus, it's often the case that we need not look beyond the tip of our own nose for a muse worth studying.

Online Photo editing

Many discussions of photography revolve around portraiture. A good portrait is said to reveal the essence of the person. I don't find this argument persuasive. Originally, before photography, portraits were paintings. The purpose was to capture the appearance of the person. This way they could be remembered in the future as they were.

We are the busiest and most experienced photography teachers in the country and we teach at some of the most beautiful locations including castles, National Trust gardens and stately homes. We've been contracted to teach for various organisations including the National Trust, the Probation Service and even the British Army.