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Yousuf Karsh and his Churchill portrait
Roaring Lion found - iconic Winston Churchill portrait stolen in Canada discovered in Italy two years later

By Leonie Helm Published

NEWS The stolen Winston Churchill portrait was taken by the Canadian-Armenian photographer Yousef Karsh in 1941

NEWS
Photograph of horse and rider Flip and Connie, taken by equine photographer Emma Campbell at Caldbeck Common in Cumbria, England
How I take fine-art photographs of horses with this simple camera setup

By Niall Hampton Published

Tutorial Leading British equine photographer Emma Campbell uses a DSLR, a 24-70mm lens and natural light for her tender portraits

Tutorial
Portrait retouching workshop II: Retouch hair like a pro
Portrait photography retouching workshop II: Retouch hair like a pro

By Jade Keshia Gordon Published

Tutorial Pro photographer Jade Keshia Gordon demonstrates how to craft the perfect hair edit in your portraits

Tutorial
Portrait of old woman by Rehahn, from his Hidden Smiles series
Portrait photographer Réhahn: “Part of me wishes I could be a painter, but photography happens to be my chosen medium”

By Niall Hampton Published

Features The French photographer discusses his latest book, 100 Iconic Portraits, and why Impressionism is a major influence on his work

Features
Portrait of Marty
I like this photo more than the original portrait I made of him in Belfast; it captures the essence of his character more fully

By Benedict Brain Published

Art of Seeing Benedict Brain says it’s a small world, and you never know who you will bump into again…

Art of Seeing
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024
Love portraiture? The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize shortlist is MUST SEE

By Kalum Carter Published

News The National Portrait Gallery releases the shortlist for the renowned Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize

News
Portrait photography how to
Portrait photography how to: 14 tips for getting your best ever people shots

By Claire Gillo Last updated

photography tips Our portrait photography how to walks you through some essential techniques for photographing people

photography tips
Sean McCormack opinion column
The top technique for great portrait photography isn’t what you think

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion Lighting, lenses, and location are worth nothing in portrait photography if you don't have the secret ingredient

opinion
Amaranthine
With props from Charlie Chaplin films, Helin Bereket's self-portrait photos transcend time

By Digital Photographer Published

OPINION Ivana Sidzimovska on the self-portraiture work of Helin Bereket, who blends iconic styles and props to create images that transcend time

OPINION
Tatu Gustafsson stands on a dark wide road and is photographed by a weather camera
Photographer spends four years being snapped by roadside cameras for eerie self-portrait project

By Leonie Helm Published

News Finnish photographer Tatu Gustafsson lived in his car for one week, every month, for four years to get the shots

News
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