Learn about flash triggers, flash stands, and flash accessories for getting your flash off of your camera, for a simple, low-cost way to try off camera flash.

In this lesson you will learn two more classic lighting setups to add to your bag of tricks. Loop lighting and butterfly lighting are very versatile ways to...

Looking to add effects to your portrait photography? Photoshop actions are the quickest way to do it. Here are 20 portrait Photoshop actions to download today.

The self-portrait has been a popular form of expression ever since man first saw his own reflection. Much like Narcissus, it's often the case that we need...

Flash accessories include softboxes, umbrellas, snoots, beauty dishes, and more. Learn what all of these light modifiers do for portrait photos in this lesson.

Upgrading to speedlights is preferable, but isn't always feasible at the start of your photography journey. In this lesson, you'll gain some simple tips and...

Built-in flashes are really only good for one thing: fill light. As you go through this lesson, you'll learn when and how to use your built-in flash for fill...

Looking for a more affordable way to retouch your digital images? Here we'll take a look at editing a portrait in Acorn Photo Editor, a great alternative to...

Learn how to repair beauty makeup in Adobe Photoshop: the tips and techniques to smooth skin, create symmetry, and apply digital makeup.

Learn three great techniques for retouching skin in Adobe Photoshop, and find out which situations benefit from each technique.

Here’s a simple, effective alternative to dodge and burn and it’s completely non-destructive!

Is fly-away hair is the bane of your portrait retouching workflow? Even with a great hairstylist, it's impossible to avoid. Learn three techniques you can...