Simple abstract figure lighting

In this shot we skim across the torso both seeing the overall form and shape, but also the fine details of the texture of the skin and the downy hairs.

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AOP part 6: A Darker Portrait

On the very first set I shoot with anyone I always go through the same sequence of long shots, to medium, to tight portraits.

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Model of the Day: 05/09/2026 - Artemis Fauna

Our daily model photograph with Artemis Fauna

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Experimental Shoots: Body Paint, Serendipity and Leah

We were actually capturing full length and portrait shots in this wet paint shot, but I was fascinated by the small, abstract interaction and mixing of the paints.

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AOP part 5: Attitude

So this style of guidance lets me and the model move easily from genre to genre, theme to theme. I can say "give me some attitude" and we are in a different place.

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Model of the Day: 04/09/2026 - Bex Mitchell

Our daily model photograph with Bex Mitchell

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AOP part 4: Natural Light Serenity

Another simple window light portrait. Always look to the lighting on the face first. See here how we have perfect Rembrandt lighting on the face.

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Model of the Day: 03/09/2026 - Leah Axl

Our daily model photograph with Leah Axl

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Victoria Bond (video)

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

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6 More Tips for Portrait Photography (video)

A short YouTube photography tip

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Model of the Day: 11/10/2026 - Suzanne M

Sophie Lonsdale Ross (video)

40000 Exposure (video)

Model of the Day: 19/09/2019 - Niki Marie