A headshot is an image of an aspiring actor or spokesperson, usually from the collarbone up, that’s used as a marketing tool to sell their type to a casting director, agent, or manager. It’s a ...

Trump's White House photo harkens back to past portraits in which presidents appeared unsmiling against dark backgrounds.

The National Portrait Gallery tells the multifaceted story of the United States by presenting portrayals of individuals who have shaped the nation’s history and culture. The museum was established by ...

In the hour leading up to the February 12 ceremony, the Smithsonian's airy Kogod Courtyard was abuzz with the excited chatter of distinguished guests and eager reporters. At the center of attention ...

Shooting lovely pictures of your family and friends is one of the best uses for your phone’s camera. Though I regularly shoot weddings as a professional photographer using expensive DSLRs and lights, ...

There’s something wonderfully dramatic about the old-school studio portraits that once decorated family living rooms: soft-focus backgrounds, glowing double exposures, and the unmistakable feeling ...

When the iPhone's Portrait mode debuted on the iPhone 7 Plus, it was the first smartphone to mimic the effect of taking a portrait with shallow depth of field, like you can with a professional SLR ...

Fujifilm’s range of mirrorless cameras has become increasingly popular with professional photographers, portrait photographers, and hobbyists alike. The bodies promise excellent image quality, solid ...

Gilbert Stuart tartly maintained that “no one would paint history who could do a portrait,” but as the chief depicter of George Washington, he showed that to paint portraits is often to paint great ...

There’s no single definition for what makes a great portrait lens, but the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art ticks all the boxes and is relatively affordable, to boot. With excellent sharpness and minimal ...