How to Use a Strip Softbox

Ever wonder why some photographers seem to book better clients and make more money, while others just struggle? In this post, we’re going to cover five of the fastest ways to improve your portrait photography so you can become more profitable. 1. Attract the Right Clients by Showcasing the Right Work This is a tip…

There’s a lot of doom-and-gloom talk out there about the future of portrait photography. People saying AI is about to make us all obsolete, that soon clients will be able to “shoot” an entire wedding or portrait session with nothing but a few selfies and a prompt. Yeah, the tech is moving fast. But before…

When we think about portrait photography, soft light often comes to mind—big softboxes, diffusers, and all the tools that help us create that flattering, even light. But is soft light always the best choice? In this video, we explore the often-overlooked benefits of hard light and how it can be a powerful tool for storytelling…

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when lighting a portrait is where you place your key light. Even if you’re only using one light, that key light is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. It’s shaping your subject’s features, setting the mood of the image, and even affecting how the background looks….

Here’s a quick rundown about different ways to approach finding clients for your portrait photography. If you’re looking for some tips, you might find this useful. If you’re already a member of The Portrait Club, you’ll find a community version of this video and several others posted up in the main feed and in the…

If you have ever been curious about artistic photography that features the human form, this video walks through how to get started in a thoughtful, realistic way. Not from the perspective of someone who already feels completely confident, but from the place most photographers begin: interested, uncertain, and trying to understand what the work actually…