Photographing People
Take better photos of people through composition, lighting, and location choices. We cover portraits, children, pets, and family photography techniques.
Basic Portrait Composition
Getting the angle, framing and type right makes the difference between a flat portrait and one that actually captures your subject.
Choosing a Location
Your portrait's background matters as much as your subject—here's how to choose the right setting.
Family Photography
Take better family photos with practical tips for posed shots, creative alternatives, and techniques to keep everyone relaxed and happy.
Lighting Your Subject
Get better portrait lighting results with simple techniques using the gear you already have, both indoors and outdoors.
Photographing Animals
Get practical tips for photographing animals without blurry blobs, from exposure settings to capturing detail in pet and wildlife shots.
Photographing Children
Tips for photographing children, from posing techniques to using props and understanding why kids make challenging but rewarding subjects.
What Makes a Good Portrait?
Portrait photography has evolved from technical struggle to artistic challenge, with no single formula for capturing what makes a person look their best.