Portrait

Photography articles, tips, news, tutorials and resources from iPhotography.

Newborn Photography Tutorial
A window is the most flattering free light source you’ll ever shoot — soft, directional and beautifully shaped. Here is how to use it for portraits at home, with no extra kit required.
Woman photographer making business portraits for handsome bearded man on red background in photo studio. Work of a photographer. Backstage photo
Learn the essential studio portrait lighting setups — Rembrandt, butterfly, split — with practical one-light alternatives for beginners.
a lady with brown frizzy hair holding a vintage film camera taking a photo
A practical 2026 buyer's guide to the best lenses for portrait photography, covering focal length, aperture and budget-friendly picks.
Sony Eye AF Screen
Discover how to master Sony Eye AF and capture portraits with precision every time using this powerful Sony autofocus feature.
lady smiling at a guitarist through a camera screen
Learn how to use Eye AF on mirrorless cameras for precise portrait focus, ensuring sharp eyes and professional-quality results.
Before and after split screen of a model's hand touching her mouth showing skin retouching on a photo
Get perfect, but realistic, portraits with our guide on how to do skin retouching for photgraphers. Tools, tips and the best software to use.
Fashion photographer and a model in a studio
So you want to become a fashion photographer? Learn how to capture dramatic shots, discover the best equipment and insights to the pros.
Large family portrait outdoors with adults and children wearing white or light blue clothing
The complete guide to help you capture beautiful family photos with any camera, DSLR or iPhone. Incredible compositions with perfect settings
Retouch4me Software panel example
Retouch4me's AI plugins automate skin, eyes and clean-up edits inside Photoshop. Here's an honest look at what they do well and where they fall short.
Boudoir posing is about confidence, line and trust. Here are friendly posing tips for men and women - what to do with hands, hips, eyes and breath.

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