A portrait background plays a much more important role than filling the space behind your subject. It can be a strategic tool, reshaping the picture’s essence and perception. A simple headshot or a ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will present “From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years” June 20 through June 7, 2026. Drawing from the museum’s ...

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Four photographers have been shortlisted from 55 for the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024, the prestigious annual photography award organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London. The ...

Here are the best cameras for portrait photography right now, from top-end models to affordable cameras for beginners. The post Best cameras for portraits and portrait photography in 2026 appeared ...

Photographers seeking customers during the medium’s early years often urged the public to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Hinting at life’s fragility, this tagline underscored photography ...