Portraiture & Studio

Wex Blog tips and tricks portraiture and studio

Whether you are a photographer or shooting a film, portraiture aims to capture the personality and identity of the subject. Using the camera and lighting equipment at our disposal, we can effectively capture the essence of a person whether you are recording their likeness in a posed or candid environment. We’ve worked with a range of experts to give you all the tools to capture the best portraits.

Six Quick Tips for Better Portraits

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Add drama and impact to your people pictures by using these simple and effective shooting techniques Read More

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How to Create Beautiful Dog Portraits

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Kingsley Singleton offers a few straightforward techniques for making studio-style images of dogs Read More

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How to Get Started with Environmental Portraiture

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Portraiture doesn't have to mean studios – an environmental context can add depth and character. Matt Golowczynski explains Read More

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Three Creative Ways to Light a Subject

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Push your portraits further. Jake Hicks demonstrates three lighting setups to get you thinking outside the (soft)box Read More

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Make a DIY Filter for Heart-Shaped Bokeh

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Matt Higgs explains a simple bokeh technique that's perfect for a Valentine's-themed image Read More

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How to Make and Use Light Stencils

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Light stencils are a great way to expand your night photography and light painting. Claire gets you started Read More

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Make and Use a Light Painting Orb Tool

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Want to know how light painters get those amazing spinning orb effects? Claire explains all Read More

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Best Setup for Fashion and Beauty Blogging

Read: Best Setup for Fashion and Beauty Blogging

Shooting portraits for your fashion blog, or videos for makeup tutorials? Here’s the kit you need Read More

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Light Painting Tips and Tricks on a Budget

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Get started with light painting without emptying your wallet – Claire shows you how Read More

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Is Flash or Continuous Light Best for Your Photography?

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Do I want a quick burst of light to illuminate a scene? Or do I need constant, ambient light to achieve the effects I want? If you’re confused, Giles Babbidge is here to explain it all. Read More

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