I was asked recently which, out of all the photographs I have taken, was my personal favourite. While I found it hard to pinpoint my assumptions on just one image, it started me thinking about my favourite photographs and the circumstances in which I created them. Sometimes they happen when you least expect them to and often in an environment that you would consider less than ideal for photography.

I was asked recently which, out of all the photographs I have taken, was my personal favourite. While I found it hard to pinpoint my assumptions on just one image, it started me thinking about my favourite photographs and the circumstances in which I created them. Sometimes they happen when you least expect them to and often in an environment that you would consider less than ideal for photography.

Posing people in your pictures can sometimes be a nightmare. The simple act of pointing your camera at a person can often make them feel uncomfortable. Here are some simple things you can do to make the process easier.

Human beings are without doubt the most interesting creatures on this planet! We are all the same, and yet not one of us is exactly alike! Our form and appearance, expression and behaviour all differ.

Elaborate studios are not necessary for portraiture. In fact, very little room is required for head and shoulder portraits, and a corner of the home living room is usually more than enough space for a simple lighting and backdrop set-up.

Posing people in your pictures can sometimes be a nightmare. The simple act of pointing your camera at a person can often make them feel uncomfortable. Here are some simple things  you can do to make the process easier.

Whilst soft light, a sharp lens and some time to set up an interesting pose can help create good people photos, nothing will beats a great expression.

Shelton Muller explains the techniques behind successful live performance photography…

In a “point-and-shoot” world, are we really getting better family photos?

Taking time to correctly pose and compose your pictures is a much more successful approach than simply pointing and shooting