Portrait Photography
Whether you're getting started with headshots or a seasoned editorial photographer, we’ve got something for you. From conceptualization to lighting strategies to gear recommendations, we’ve condensed professional expertise into easy-to-read guides to inspire and elevate your portraits.
Your jumping off point for the world of portrait photography, this is the place to learn the basics of camera settings, composition, equipment setups, and more.
Whether you’re working in the controlled confines of the studio or contending with the elements outdoors, this is where you can find our recommendations for the best gear to get the job done. Learn about the best lenses, cameras, studio equipment, and more.
Excellent portraiture goes beyond mere likeness, unveiling the subject by telling their story. These articles go beyond technique to investigate the practice of portrait photography with macro-level insights to transform your approach to the human in front of your lens.
Lighting is where photography meets sculpture, giving depth and shape to your subjects. From off-camera flash to classic three-point setups and beyond, here’s where you’ll find the knowledge base to flatter, glorify, or interrogate your subjects.
Lighting is where photography meets sculpture, giving depth and shape to your subjects. From off-camera flash to classic three-point setups and beyond, here’s where you’ll find the knowledge base to flatter, glorify, or interrogate your subjects.
The work of the portraitist doesn’t end with the shoot. Effective workflow management, combined with post-production techniques, can be the difference between a striking portrait and lifeless likeness. Explore studio efficiency, skin tones, and client services here.
While portrait photography is as old as the medium itself, contemporary artists continue to make fresh and exceptional work. Join the hosts of The B&H Podcast as they sit down with some of the industry’s most creative minds and tap into the philosophy and technique behind their practice.
