Content tagged with "Portraits" (16)
The 5-Minute "Perfect Smiling Child" Shot
Most people can take a great candid shot of a child, but how do you get the perfect close up shot of their faces that their parents always want?
Valentines day is here again!
The key to getting great shots of couples is to make sure they really enjoy themselves! Get them to do lots of things which may feel silly at first, but if you can get them to trust you and realise that they will look really natural in the shots, then you'll get great results.
"I am that Someone" Exhibition
I was recently asked to participate in an exhibition to raise awareness for Aids Help, and acknowledge World Aids Day, and thought I'd take this opportunity to give you some tips on setting up an exhibition.
HOW TO: Photograph children in winter
There are lots of opportunities for great photos of children in the cold winter weather, and with a little preparation, you can make sure your photos are more than just "snap shots".
HOW TO: Shoot wet weddings with the minimum of flash
Don't let rain spoil your wedding photography! You don't need to resort to using your flash for everything - just plan ahead and work harder, so you only have to use flash for 10% of the pictures. Here's 10 tips to help you.
Amateur Photographer Summer Workshop
"How to Photograph Men" was the title of my Summer Workshop with Amateur Photographer Magazine. I was joined by Sue Kennedy and Helen Schryver, who came along to learn tips and ideas.
HOW TO: Select clothes for a shoot
Finding the right clothes can make all the difference to your pictures, and it's not as difficult as you might think. Check out these tips and videos, and learn how to enhance your pictures by using clothes that work with your backgrounds.
Too cool for school!
Everyone wants a picture of their child on their first day at school. But all too often it's a mad dash to get out of the house, and the result is a quick snapshot in the kitchen. So how can you make sure you get a good shot on such an important day?
Work it Girl!
According to PhotoBox: "We’re a nation of serious snappers but our recent survey of 1,000 women aged 18-65, reveals that we’re not always fans of being in these photos".
HOW TO: Position women to get photos they'll love - Part 2
Two more ways to make women look great in photos - check out these short videos and start making your friends look fantastic!