Profoto Softboxes
BY Joe Donoghue July 26, 2024 Portraits
Profoto Softboxes
Anyone can snap a people picture, but to truly create a professional portrait, you also have to be a master of light. We’ve rounded up a group of Sony photographers who are using cameras like the Sony Alpha 9 III and Sony Alpha 7R V paired with lenses like the Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master, Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master and Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G, to make unique portraits that pop. See how they each utilize light and shadows and find inspiration for your next portrait shoot. We’ve rounded up a group of photographers who make portraits that […]
Rachel Jones (@wanderwithrae) is a landscape and portrait photographer based out of California. “Over the years, I have combined my love for adventure and the outdoors with my love for portrait photography,” she says. “Traveling, spending time in nature and photographing some of the most beautiful and unique landscapes is what inspires me the most. Bringing other people with me on these adventures and capturing them immersed in the experience alongside me is a new favorite of mine.” Rachel started her journey in 2019 with a Sony Alpha 7R III and she […]
Portrait photography is an art form that captures the essence of a person, revealing their personality and emotions through imagery. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional photographer, understanding the nuances of portrait photography can significantly enhance the quality of your photos. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips and tricks for staging, shooting, and editing portraits, followed by gear recommendations tailored for all skill levels from brands like Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, and Sigma. Read below to discover tips and tricks, recommended camera gear for every photographer, and camera […]
BY Sony Alpha Universe May 26, 2023 Portraits
The Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master has been a popular lens for portrait photography of all kinds for years. Many professionals include the prime in their kits, whether it be for wedding portraits, self-portraits, studio portraits, environmental portraits or even vlogging. Basically, if you’re including a person in the frame as you’re subject in any way, the Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master is where it’s at. It won an EISA Award for Best Compact System Lens and ranked high in the DxOMark database, taking the top spot for portrait photography. […]
BY Sony Alpha Universe May 12, 2023 Portraits
Pro portrait photographer and Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles shares his step-by-step guide covering everything you need to know when setting up your camera for portrait photography.
Here are five key tips that you should keep in mind when planning your next photoshoot. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to further your craft, these pointers will help you further your creative work!
BY Henry's May 13, 2022 Community, Featured Artist Spotlight, Portraits
As we dive into showcasing talented creators, we take a deeper look at how creators find where they fit in, what niche they focus on, and what really drives them creatively, as that is the strongest tool one can adopt in order to grow. It’s also important to share stories of others to learn, inspire, and grow our own crafts.
Learn how pre-planned poses, a few whispered sweet nothings, and a zoom lens can transform your lifestyle portraits from boring to beautiful lifelong memories.
BY Gajan Balan September 1, 2021 Portraits
We are going to walk through 3 simple tips to ensure you can create beautiful portraits when you are working outdoors.