Tag: Portraits

With the recent release of Midjourney 5.2, the official announcement notes highlight the notable improvements: “Improved aesthetics and sharper images.” In light of these enhancements, this blog aims to delve deeper into the realm of portrait photorealism by conducting a comprehensive co...

Custom portrait artwork is a unique and personal form of artistic expression that captures the essence of individuals in a way that mass-produced, generic art cannot. In a world saturated with digital imagery, custom portraits offer a tangible and timeless representation of a person’s identity...

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AI-generated photo images can often have an uncanny look about them, especially portraits. So I’ve been tackling different prompt ideas, and it does feel like Midjourney is getting really close to generating human-like photorealistic portraits. As I share some of these ideas, I want to c...

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With so many ways to take couple’s portraits, how do you decide on the right poses? Photographers will usually run through a memorized list of poses during the session. However, in this video, I’ll be showing you a simple posing guide for stress-free couple’s and engagement portrai...

As an artist, my journey into the world of hyperrealistic portrait drawing has been nothing short of exhilarating and challenging. While photorealistic art can be awe-inspiring in its own right, my goal has always been to go a step further — to create portraits that don’t just mimic real...

Asa (strange but explicable) hobby, I’ve been taking selfies over the past few weeks. This hobby began in September, when I encountered a spot of interesting lighting in the hallway bathroom at my parents’ house. It was late afternoon, and the sun was shining through a small window and b...

We visited Sherald, Michelle Obama’s official portrait painter, to learn more about her artwork and philosophy. Amy Sherald. Courtesy of the artist and Justin T. Gellerson. Amy Sherald is trying to reshape art history. The Baltimore-based artist, whose powerful portraits of Afri...

Midjourney is a powerful AI tool that can be used to create photorealistic portraits. With a little practice, you can use Midjourney to create stunning images that will impress your friends and family. Here are 5 tips to help you get started: Start with a good reference photo. The qual...

In light of the new presidential portrait unveiling, I started researching presidential portraits of the past. (I also may or may not have been stuck in bed all day with the flu and had a bit of time on my hands.) As a portrait artist who makes a living off of evaluating people’s art, I figure...

Within the expansive realm of photography, few genres hold as much power and intrigue as portraiture. It’s a medium that not only captures the visage of an individual but also delves into the nuanced depths of their personality, emotions, and narrative. As photographers, we are tasked with the...

When it comes to flash photography, a lot of photographers mistakenly assume that flash can’t look natural. Of course, this simply isn’t true. In fact, we can show you, step-by-step, how to make your flash photography look as though you only used natural light. The “secret” l...

One of the basic elements for creating photographs is light. Without light you cannot expose a clear image. Light brings out the sharpness, details and colors in images, so it is important to get enough of it to make a good exposure. I don’t think there is a perfect exposure, only a corre...

Today, I’ll be walking through how to capture dramatic portraits using off-camera flash when on a solo photoshoot with a model. Video: How to Capture Dramatic Portraits Using Off-Camera Flash By Yourself What you’ll need: A camera with off-camera flash functions. I’...

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin 7 June 1848–8 May 1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Gauguin is recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthesis style that was distinct from Impressionism. He spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time dep...

Often, I get asked for what kind of pictures are needed to make a good website. I want to share with you some suggestions that won’t make your website just look good–these suggestions will help make your website rock! Bokeh First suggestion, when you hire a portrait ...

Van Gogh’s self-portraits offer captivating glimpses into the artist’s turbulent life and passionate journey. Through raw emotion and introspection, these works reflect his inner struggles and artistic evolution. They resonate with the universal human need for self-expression and s...

For most painted pet portraits available online, one primary reference photo is used. The artist then paints a “copy” of the photo. But what do you do if you don’t have a good photo? A copy of a bad photo usually turns into a bad painting. But some artists are able ...

A simple and effective way to add production value to your images is through adding props. Even simple props can add additional interest as well as story to the overall scene. In this video, I’ll be walking through how to use creative photography props to level up your portraits. For more t...

To call Keizo Kitajima’s work ‘street photography’ would be an oversimplification. The iconic Japanese photographer has documented the urban street life of cities from Tokyo to New York to Moscow for decades. His work — gritty, experimental, confrontational — has inspir...