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They may not be the subject of the portrait but the right prop and background will not only enhance a photograph, they can improve your image with your clients.

When I find myself wondering, “what do I shoot next?” or start to think “there’s nothing to photograph,” I like to shoot some images in direct monochrome mode.

A home studio is a major convenience for any portrait or glamour photographer, You can build a studio in a basement, garage, spare bedroom or even use your living room as Mary and I did when starting our photography business.

If your digital camera is not IR sensitive there are other options than using filters for shooting infrared, including converting your camera into an IR-only DSLR or mirrorless camera.

I once wrote that “Sometimes the very nature of the subject demands that the image be photographed in black and white. Today’s portrait of Chelsea is another great example of how a black and white portrait can be more dramatic.

a book collection is a random group of books that you own and keep. A book collection focuses on gathering items, buying titles that you enjoy, like mystery novels, or owning specific rare pieces, something I have in limited numbers and might be considered semi-rare.