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Home » Portrait Photography » 30 Stunning Portraits to Inspire You
30 Stunning Portraits to Inspire You

30 Stunning Portraits to Inspire You

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: October 17, 2022

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Recently I put out a challenge for you to take a portrait of a friend or neighbor, so I thought I’d give you some inspiration and ideas by rounding up some stunning portraits.

I love photographing people and lighting is something I teach in my classes and here on the website including:

  • How to Create a Dramatic Profile Portrait Anywhere Without Using Flash
  • How to Use Off Camera Flash for Outdoor Portraits
  • Off Camera Flash Techniques For Dramatic Portrait Lighting

Enjoy this set of images. They are from 500px by various photographers. Take note of the different styles and the lighting in each portrait. What style do you relate to or like the most?


Miss Claudia by Daniel Ilinca on 500px.com


Warehouse Window Light by Jaren Kane on 500px.com


African heart by Vicente Concha on 500px.com


{Rosie} by Rosalie Van den Kerckhove on 500px.com


 by J D on 500px.com


Happy Smoker by Ahmed  Mustafa on 500px.com


105 Year by Sarawut Intarob on 500px.com


Midsummer's Night by Jessica Drossin on 500px.com


On the Fence by Jessica Drossin on 500px.com


Soulful by Lisa Holloway on 500px.com


Oldness by Hamza Filali on 500px.com


Vintage Man. by D.g. Matthew  PH  on 500px.com


sold out :) by Adrian Sommeling on 500px.com


Light Whisperer by Joel Santos on 500px.com


Smokey B & W by Vichaya Pop on 500px.com


Old Man of the Hill by james bennett on 500px.com


india yoga by abdullah alkandari on 500px.com


an old man at the mountains by Abe less on 500px.com


Sincerity of The Maestro by Petrus Arif on 500px.com


Autumn Light by Jake Olson Studios on 500px.com


Best Friends by Amber Bauerle | Frosted Productions on 500px.com


Elliott & His Hen by Lisa Holloway on 500px.com


For the girls... ;) Tommy Part III by Mike Kremer on 500px.com


My Beautiful Daughters by Lisa Holloway on 500px.com


Love in the Rain by ian jacob on 500px.com


Виктория и Сергей by Sophia Kalinina on 500px.com


Ballerina 2 by Tracie Taylor on 500px.com

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About Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene is an educator who teaches aspiring amateurs and hobbyists how to improve their skills through her articles here on Digital Photo Mentor, her beginner photography course, and private tutoring lessons. To help you at whatever level you're at she has two email mini-courses. Sign up for her free beginner OR portrait photography email mini-course. Or get both, no charge!

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