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68 articles on portrait photography, lens reviews, and camera gear.
Camera Settings
Fujifilm X-H2 Camera Settings for Portraits: Film Simulation Recipes & Autofocus Setup Guide
A full Fujifilm X-H2 settings breakdown for portrait photography — two film simulation recipes (Classic Chrome and Provia), white balance tuning, and the exact autofocus setup I use for face and eye tracking on location.
Lens Reviews
Nikon Z5 II + NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — Western Portraits in Old Town Auburn
Second round with the Nikon Z5 II, this time paired with the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S for a western-inspired portrait session with model Nicoleta in historic Old Town Auburn, California.
Lens Reviews
Nikon Z5 II + Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 — Street Portraits with Darina
A full street portrait session in downtown Sacramento with model Darina (@darina_baga) using the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 on the Nikon Z5 II — loaned by @nikonusa. Five locations, three poses, and a lens that earns its place in every Z-mount shooter's bag.
Camera Settings
Nikon Z5II Camera Settings for Portraits: Best Auto Focus Setup Guide
Complete Nikon Z5II camera settings guide for portrait photography — exposure mode, JPEG quality, white balance, AF-C, 3D tracking, and focus priority settings explained.
Portrait Tips
Nikon Z6III Senior Portrait Session: Pose Ideas with the 85mm f/1.2 S
Senior portrait session with Yasmina (@minashakirovaa) on the Nikon Z6III and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — covering sitting poses, wall leans, flower framing, and color matching tips for a graduation gown.
Behind the Scenes
Tea Time Portraits at Vampire Penguin Folsom — Lumix S5ii + Sigma 50mm F1.2
A princess-style tea time portrait session with model @_xoxo.mia_ at Vampire Penguin Folsom, shot on the Panasonic Lumix S5ii with the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN — beautiful bokeh, fast phase-detect autofocus, and gorgeous color straight from the camera.
Nikon
Nikon Z6III + NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S: Stunning Portraits in Old Town Folsom
A portrait session in Old Town Folsom with the Nikon Z6III and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — exploring the lens's beautiful bokeh, sharp rendering, and impressive autofocus for full body and close-up portraits.
Sony
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N on Sony A7IV: Coffee Shop Portrait Session at CRÈME COFFEE Sacramento
A coffee shop portrait session at CRÈME COFFEE in Sacramento with model @andreailieva_5, shot on the Sony A7IV and Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N — exploring window portraits, natural light, and the lens's stunning bokeh at 35mm.
Sony
Zeiss 35mm F1.4 ZA on Sony A7IV with K&F Black Diffusion 1/4: Dreamy Cinematic Retro Portraits Guide
Discover how to shoot dreamy cinematic retro portraits with Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZA on Sony A7IV + K&F Black Diffusion 1/4 and ND filter. Shoot wide open at f/1.4, capture golden-hour haze from vintage car reflections, and use car lines as leading elements.