Jake Hicks Photography Techniques Archive 2015

50 mm vs 85mm: Which is the Best Focal Length for Portraiture?

A look at the age old argument of which is the best focal length to use when photographing models and portraits. I personally prefer to use the one that I was told not but buts because I think with the right technique you can actually use it's disadvantages to your advantage.

The Reality of Actually Getting Published - A List of Magazines Run by Humans

An article on getting your fashion images published for the first time. Some reasons why its the next step in gaining exposure plus some key things to look out for when submitting your work and of course a list of ten of the most practical and realistic magazines to send your work first.

Using your Ring Light as a Fill Light

We are all to familiar with the iconic look of fashion image taken against a white wall with a ring flash but in this article I take a look at discussing some alternative lighting techniques on how your ring flash can be an incredibly effective fill light too.

The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f1.6 Lens Review

A review of the new art lens from Lensbaby the Velvet 56. I had the fortune to get this lens very early on to play with it in a variety of situations from studio natural light portraits to on location fashion shoots using strobes. This is a slight departure from Lensbaby's standard line of previous lenses that have focused on a more dramatic look but take a look at some of the images its able to capture to see what I mean.