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I love to capture gothic portraits and embrace alternative photography. Here's how you can, too...

By Wendy Evans Published

Tutorial If Nosferatu has sparked a love of hanging around dark rooms and biting things, why not bring that gothic horror aesthetic to the world of portraits?

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Every portrait photographer should watch Platon's episode of 'Abstract' – and it's free to watch on YouTube!

By Kalum Carter Published

News Abstract: The Art of Design on Netflix is a treasure trove of inspiration, but as a photographer, Platon's episode has been invaluable

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This photographer just broke the world record for the most headshots taken in an hour. Can you guess how many he captured?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Saidu Abdulrahaman has broke the world record for taking nearly 900 portraits of different students in just 60 minutes

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The Chosen: Last Supper Annie Leibovitz
Annie Leibovitz captures the official portrait photographs for the new series of TV drama 'The Chosen'

By Kalum Carter Published

News New posters for The Chosen: Last Supper has been unveiled and features incredible photography by Annie Leibovitz

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Portrait of a blonde woman in a neon-lit arcade environment
"I got my work stolen by another photographer and realized I needed to whack on my big-girl pants and be the loudmouth"

By Claire Gillo Published

Interview The bold and brilliant Khandie explains how she developed her own style, and how to stand out from the crowd

Interview
I turned boring bokeh into hearts with this simple DIY and I LOVE the results

By Mike Harris Published

TUTORIAL I transformed circular bokeh into heart shapes using a homemade aperture disc that I made using sticky tape and black paper

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Ozzy Osbourne visits the SiriusXM Studios on December 11, 2014 in New York City.
Ozzy Osbourne sued for using own likeness – genuine copyright infringement or just a shot in the dark?

By Mike Harris Published

News A lawsuit has been filed against the Prince of Darkness for allegedly using a photograph of his own likeness without obtaining permission

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Maybe it’s just me, but Melania Trump’s official White House photo is giving me serious 'House of Cards' vibes. Here’s my photography expert’s critique

By Mike Harris Published

Opinion Melania Trump’s official White House portrait will be one of the most viewed photographs in the world – and everyone’s a critic. But it’s not an easy gig for the photographer

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National Portrait Gallery accused of nepotism after makeup artist turned photographer – and major financial donor – gets top exhibit despite "pedestrian" work

By Leonie Helm Last updated

Zoë Law was previously a "key donor" to the gallery, where her celebrity portrait exhibit 'Legends' is currently showing

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Three different portrait shots, showing a strobe effect, high contrast and film-noir style style
"For a more dramatic look, I add more lights to create high contrast and a dynamic that is hard to beat"

By Kim Bunermann Published

Tutorial Create portraits with a wow factor - Gavin Taylor illustrates the power of studio lighting and how to handle it for maximum effect

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