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Article: PhotoZAP 76: Looking Toward the Future.Our Panel of Perfectionists Picks Apart Your Pictures

"We are drawn into the moment by that great pocket of light toward the center but, when we get there, we realize there really isn't a moment." —Jena Ardell

Article: Editorial Photographer Catherine Hall—AdoramaTV.reDefine with Tamara Lackey

Adorama TV presents reDefine with Tamara Lackey. We sit down in New York City with Catherine Hall, editorial and wedding photographer—and the host of TWiT Photo.

Article: Sunny Sixteen—AdoramaTV .You Keep Shooting

Watch and learn as Bryan Peterson shows you how to get a perfect exposure in bright sunlight without a meter!

Article: It's Leap Year! Shoot Jumping Portraits!.Get your subjects' feet off the ground

Want to add energy and something different to your portraits? Don't just let your subjects sit there--get them to jump! (Bonus: this is a great way to get restless children to channel their energy into great airborne poses.)

Article: Dynalite Packs—AdoramaTV.PhotoPlus 2011

AdoramaTV reports from the floor of PDN PhotoPlus 2011.

Article: On-Location Posing Tips.Posing and Portraits, Part II

Portraits—no matter where you make them—are all about light, so start by searching for places where the light looks good.

Article: Using a Reflector for Portraits—Adorama TV .You Keep Shooting

AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson.

Article: Adventure and Lifestyle Photographer, Tom Bear—AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring outdoor adventure and lifestyle photographer, Tom Bear.

Article: Group Shots—AdoramaTV .Digital Photography 1 on 1

Adorama TV presents how to set up lighting for Group Shots.

Article: Lifestyle Photographer, Kara Layne—AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That" featuring Kara Layne.

Article: PhotoZAP 54: Baby Face.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

"The pose and even the drool on the chin all add to this wonderful moment."—Mark Lent

Article: Photographing People In The Sun: Outdoor Portrait Photography Part 1.What gear you need to get great outdoor pictures, and how to fight harsh outdoor sunlight...and win!

Whether you're traveling, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or recording your graduate's moment of glory, everyone ends up shooting outdoor portraits. And most are less than satisfied with the results. But a few simple picture-taking tips can soften and flatter those harshly-lit, squinty-eyed faces.

Article: Celebrity Photographer, Ab Sesay - AdoramaTV.How'd They Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring Ab Sesay. In this episode, Ab Sesay explains how he uses hard light in his portraits. He also talks about capturing unplanned moments behind the scenes.

Article: PhotoZAP 47: Here are your flowers.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“I really just don't get this current trend of deliberately adding slight vignette effects to images”—Jack Howard

Blog: Rediscovering the fast normal zoom.I've got a newfound appreciation for the fast, constant aperture zoom these days.

Article: Celebrity Portraits, David Bean - AdoramaTV.How'd they Do That?

Adorama Photography TV presents: David Bean a celebrity and lifestyle advertising photographer based in Nashville, TN, tells us how he "creates something out of nothing", and talks about a wedding photography retreat he'll be running later this summer in Montana.

Article: Photographing local people.How to avoid embarrassing situations while trying to take pictures in other countries

Do as I do now and not as I did then, and maybe a certain street flower lady in La Paz, Boliva won’t swat you upside the head with a bouquet of gladiolus.

Blog: Nine inspiring portrait photographers.Spanning the web for great examples of portrait photography from yesteryear and today

Article: 7 Ways To Shoot Flattering Portrait Photography With A Single Flash.You don't need multiple flashes to create great portraits

While the strobist movement encourages the use of multiple wireless networks of flashes to blast away and create stunning portraits, a single flash may be all you can afford. Not to worry: There's a lot you can do with one light source.

Article: Retouching Portraits in Photoshop.Retouching Portraits in Photoshop

Even when you don't have control of lighting, you can still make flattering and natural portraits in Adobe Photoshop.

Article: How to build a portfolio.Put your best work forward

There is one truth in the world of portfolios: Every photographer, regardless of his or her experience level, has a unique opinion about what makes a great portfolio and what should be included.

Article: How to photograph a birthday party.Hint: Treat it like an active group portrait

If you want to rise above simple birthday party snapshots to show really great, professional-looking party pictures, here are some tips to try, and pitfalls to avoid.

Article: How to photograph a newborn baby.Yes, you can get great pictures at the hospital

Expecting a baby? With the right preparation, you can take home not just a bundle of joy, but a bundle of joyous photos of your newborn.

Article: PhotoZAP 39: White-Out.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“High key effects can be cool and fun, but I'm not really sure if it works for this image.” —Jack Howard

Article: What color is your seamless background?.It's all about hue

If you’re just getting started in portrait photography—or even if you’re a seasoned pro—seamless, solid-colored paper backgrounds on rolls are a budget-friendly way to isolate and emphasize your subjects. Here's some useful background information.

Article: PhotoZAP 21: Lesson Plan.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“I'm not crazy about all the blown highlights that show clipping in the info palette…or the completely blocked shadows in the curl of hair.”—Jack Howard

Article: PhotoZAP 16: The Shadow Of Your Smile.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“The lighting draws my attention right to her nose.”—Jack Howard

Article: PhotoZAP 10: Flower Power.Our critics praise and pan your pictures

“The vibrant blooms of the azaleas fill most of the picture, especially in the foreground, and overwhelm her face.”—Monica Cipnic

Article: Shoot People Pictures In The Shade: Outdoor Portraits, Part II.Why the best outdoor portraits are made in the shade

In this second installment of a two-part series on outdoor portrait photography, we search for the best outdoor light, and found it in the shadows.