Portrait Photography How To

If you want to add a creative twist to your portrait photographs, the quick tutorial below will do the trick. In just four minutes you’ll pick up a variety of clever DIY tips that will make portraiture more fun and exciting than ever.

This visual tutorial comes from our friends at the Cooperative of Photography (COOPH), a great source of simple tutorials and other fun stuff related to photography. Here their photographers provide a wealth of inspiration that will make you and your portrait models proud.

The hacks in the video involve everything from collage portraits and selfies, to DIY flash. You’ll also see how to use common household items like mirrors to create humorous portraits.

The description below the video includes links to the products and household “tools” used to make the images, as well as a list of the camera gear and software used to create the tutorial. You can find more creative tips on the COOPH YouTube channel.

And be sure to check out the recent video we posted, with 5 simple tips for shooting portraits on the street.