Although I’m a big fan of unposed “lifestyle” or documentary images, I can’t deny that i love a good portrait shot too! So this blog post, we’ll cover the best camera settings for portraits using natural light - either indoors or outdoors. Please note that if you work with studio lighting, or use flash, your settings are going to look different from the ones below. But since I love natural light, and I’m guessing that most people who read this blog use natural light, that’s what we’re…

I remember when I first started in photography, I was so curious about what other photographers camera settings were when they were shooting in manual...

Buying photography equipment for the first time is a daunting task. Useful guides exist to help beginners choose a good camera, but few newcomers realize that the camera itself is only the first of many pieces of equipment necessary to create a full setup for photography. In this guide, I will suggest a complete kit — everything from lens cloths to computer monitors — that will provide a beginner with high quality images (and room to grow) for a price of around 2000 US dollars.

Taking portraits is easy! I have listed some photography tips and equipment that will have you snapping portraits like a pro!