7 Tips to improve your portrait photography

1) Use Window Light Long before flash was invented artists used windows, in particular northern facing windows.

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What can you shoot in 5 minutes?

At a recent workshop I was being a bit mean and had a deliberately difficult setup - because let's face it, you don't learn from the easy stuff right?

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Critique for Rich

Rich is one of our regular studio users and we're just about to start some one-on-one tuition. As you will see below Rich has reach a reasonable level of competency and has some interesting ideas and puts some effort into settings this up, so...

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Homage to the Last Supper

THINKING: There is a saying amongst creatives, "if you're going to steal, steal from the best"! I suppose Leonardo's Last Supper must be one of the most well known paintings in the world.

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Model of the Day: 22/07/2025 - Laura Summers

Our daily model photograph with Laura Summers

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"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Fashion Shoot: Rock Couture

Some shots from recent fashion shoot for Rock Couture. Featuring Nikkie Pixie, JaiC and Dani T as models.

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"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Model of the Day: 21/07/2025 - Harriett Langley

Our daily model photograph with Harriett Langley

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Model of the Day: 20/07/2025 - Tessa Chornoi

Our daily model photograph with Tessa Chornoi

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