Portrait

Brenizer Method with Flash

25/January/2020 25/January/2020 / How To, Portrait / By Alex Silva

Some time ago I heard about the Brenizer method to produce a wide image with a shallow depth of field. I wondered about using this technique using flash, and I’d like to share the results with you.

Shooting Long Exposure and Flash

14/January/2020 14/January/2020 / Hotshoe Flash, Portrait / By Alex Silva

I recently saw an image in a facebook group where the subject was frozen, but the context showed light trails. Some people commented that it was probably photoshopped, but you can make it in camera. Keep reading to learn how.

Make a James Bond-themed Self-Portrait

06/November/2019 06/November/2019 / How To, Portrait / By Alex Silva

Have you shot a self-portrait? If so, how about a themed self-portrait? Keep reading to learn how I did mine.

Shooting Creative Professional Portraits

21/May/2019 24/July/2019 / Portrait / By Alex Silva

One of my latest shoots involved mixing formal portraits with some creative touches. Keep reading to learn how I shot it.

Shooting Professional and Casual Portraits

How Did I Shoot That? Professional and Casual Portraits

17/September/2018 24/July/2019 / How To, Portrait / By Alex Silva

How can you shoot a professional and casual shoot? Keep reading to learn how.

Tips to Start Shooting Portraits

28/May/2018 24/July/2019 / Portrait / By Alex Silva

Say you want to shoot portraits but, how do you start? How do you get people in front of your camera? What are some good practices? Keep reading to learn more.