Tag Archives: Portraits

43 of Our Favorite Self Portraits Made by Members

pay per click advertising One of our favorite and longest running traditions in Click Community is our forum photo contest, offering you a glimpse into the extraordinary talent and creativity of Click Community members. The theme of our January/February contest … Continue reading

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Fast Flash Portraits on Stage! DPPA Live Event

As pandemic times dawned, and zooming became the norm, the notion of live gatherings within any community, including photo, sauntered off to the tar pit. Farewell. So it was with a bit of trepidation I agreed to a two day … Continue reading

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How to create beautiful portraits with light from one window

Call me old fashioned, but nothing brings me greater joy in photography than a beautiful portrait. And I find myself especially drawn to those portraits that utilize a single light source.  I hear all the time from other photographers who … Continue reading

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What are catchlights and why should they be in your portraits?

Have you ever heard the phrase, “She has a light in her eyes?” It means that someone has a sparkle. That there is something about her that is lively and fun. It’s a good thing! In photography, having a “light … Continue reading

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How self portraits allowed me to find my inner artist

On the wall in my bedroom is photo of a man and woman, framed and dwarfed by immense trunks of ancient pines. They stand quietly, slightly apart, eyes locked, hands grasped, as the sun begins its descent, marking the day’s … Continue reading

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