It’s not just about gear: 19 tips for shooting better portraits

I am often asked how I manage to photograph a celebrity in a few minutes or what is the best way to shoot a good portrait. Here is my list of hints for shooting better portraits. Every year, I teach a few portraiture workshops. Photography students, amateurs and pros join in and participate with all […]

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How a few pieces of paper helped me recover more detail in my pictures.

I am aiming this week at those of you first getting into photography and looking for a budget friendly way of improving your photos! You see, this week I’m giving some love back to the age old concept of “The best camera is the one you have with you”. By that token, the best reflector […]

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