Brewdog basement, Soho, London.

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There are many factors that play a part in taking good portraiture. Lighting is one of the big ones. Whether it's natural or artificial lighting I am always drawn to interesting lighting situations.

When told we were off to a bar in soho I immediately insisted on Brewdog - basement and no one was going to change my mind.

 

I'd visited before and been caught without my camera. I've learned that lesson enough times and more recently I've kept my cameras close by as to not miss a photo opp.

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I would suggest visiting one afternoon for even more aesthetic lighting as there is a mixture red and blue neons with natural white lighting from above.

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As usual these portraits were shot on my very basic Canon 50m 1:1.8 prime lens. Until I have an opportunity to expand on my lens collection this very basic lens will be my go-to for portraiture.

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Based on portraiture I have shot before I'm happy to say that I've seen some improvement in my own abilities. I've been pushing for an awareness of all elements of my digital photography control including the commonly 

ignored 'white balance' as well as 100% manual focus.

 

It can be difficult juggling these elements on top of full manual control of the three pillars but you'll always learn to swim if you throw yourself in the deep end.

 

After all, continuous improvement must lead to something amazing.

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