Most people are neither comfortable nor particularly experienced in front of the camera. Which means that, in order to take the very best photo of […]
Learn how Elena S. Blair built a mini-empire in under a decade by capturing authentic family moments.
Perfect natural lighting is the photographer’s holy grail — it’s usually the most flattering, requires the least re-touching, and is generally preferred, especially in portraiture. […]
If you’ve ever had a hard time figuring out the best way to photograph a man, don’t despair. “It’s really common,” explains portrait photographer and […]
Let’s get down to business (and defeat the huns) and learn a new skill. When people hear the word “panorama” people think of a very […]
I don’t get naked for just any photographer. Even as a professional model, nude portraiture is a sensitive, intimate experience. To ensure a successful and […]
The CreativeLive community is full of incredibly talented individuals, with inspirational stories of how they started doing what they’re doing – one of them is […]
Boudoir photography is hardly new; historians put the birth of this intimate style around the turn of the century, if not before. However, in the […]
Before there was the despited-yet-beloved, maligned-yet-embraced phenomenon known as the selfie, there was the self-portrait, which was actually a highly respected art from practiced by […]
As we approach the holiday season, if you’re even remotely handy with a camera, you’re probably already preparing for the inevitable moment when you wind […]
In photography, it’s easy to get caught up in the competitive elements. Who in your area has more followers? Who’s commanding the highest rates? Whose […]
What was once the provenance of Hollywood actors and Fortune 500 CEOs is now in high demand by every professional with an online profile – […]
As a photographer, you have the unique power to change how your clients see themselves. By empowering your subjects with poses and tricks that bring […]
Megan McIsaac can hardly remember a life before photography. At the young age of seven, this native of Southeast Michigan began playing with a camera […]
