Portraiture

This article traces the development of Italian Portraiture in the latter half of the 15th century.

Can a photograph be both pornographic and artistic? What makes something art if it is inherently erotic?

This article is an introduction and brief overview of American portraiture art. Artists from Colonial America up to and including contemporary portrait artists are discussed.

This article focuses on how to shoot quality portraits of the elderly generation.

This article outlines advice for female portraiture.

An academic essay regarding the art of covert portraiture.

Using different lenses in photography can give you different effects. Do you know which one will work best for you? Read on to learn more.

Finding a great family photographer that specializes in taking photos of children can be tough and expensive. Here are five in Delaware that do a great job without emptying your wallet.

If you have an interest in the Renaissance period, and you would like to purchase a portrait of the period, stop by Lauren Reeser's L'Elizabeth R Renaissance Portraiture web site or commission a portrait at a Renaissance fair in California

I worked at a professional portrait studio for about a year and during that time I have had the opportunity to see all facets of adults and children come in to get their portraits taken.

The goal of portraiture is to capture not only your subject's physical characteristics, but their personalities as well.

Some people try to impose rules on photography and other art, but I believe that if a piece or picture appeals to someone as a good, quality piece, then why are these rules so important?

A poem, inspired by an old painting at a museum, about a man who wants to be remembered.

When you are planning to take a portrait, your first consideration should be the location you will use. Here are some suggestions to help you decide on a location.

From sports to weddings to portraits, professional photographers capture all manner of moments and make them timeless. Read on to discover some details about photography degrees and how they work in the job market.

My dreams only become nightmares

When you're new to photography it can be difficult to take full length portraits. Luckily, there are many photography tips for beginners that will allow you to take amazing full length portraits.

In today's technology-driven world, earning credentials through a digital photography school online makes a lot of sense. Here's what you should know before you fill out that online photography school application.

Richard Avedon, famed American photographer, used his art in a transcendent fashion. His body of work spans not only decades of formative American cultural evolution, but the full spectrum of the human experience.

The National Portrait Gallery is a free venue to enter as are all Smithsonian museums in the nations capitol. View a variety of portraits on canvas and new ones in vivid and bright media as well

Do you really know what's involved with portrait photography?

A picture tells a story, every persons story is different.

A brief analysis of traditional characteristics found in the portraiture of American artist John Singleton Copley.

An older poem about my friend Ryan that committed suicide in October of 1997

This article discusses the controversial photography of Maria Lawton. A philanthropist and talented poet, she addresses current social issues through disturbing photographic imagery.

The Presidents, the famous, and the otherwise noteworthy are portrayed along with memorabilia in one of the FREE Smithsonian museums.

Portrait drawing and painting are very challenging. But it's not about the features. The features play a small role in finding the likeness of your subject.