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Steve Roe

Portrait & Neon Street Photographer

About the Author

Steve Roe is a Seoul-based portrait photographer with a passion for blending vivid, neon aesthetics into his work. He captures expressive and futuristic portraits that stand out for their unique color and lighting. His style has gained recognition from major brands and platforms, including Apple, National Geographic, and the BBC. Known for his experimental approach, Steve brings a fresh perspective to portrait photography, transforming ordinary scenes into captivating, surreal imagery.

My Areas of Expertise

Portrait Photography
Neon Street Photography
Experimental Photography Techniques

Author's publications:

3 Center Composition Photography Examples

There are a lot of compositional terms flying around a beginner's head as they lift the camera to their eye. Should I use the Rule of Thirds? The Golden Ratio? Leading lines? A Dutch angle? Sometimes you'll even hear that centring your subject isn't the best choice because other compositions are supposedly more aesthetically pleasing, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

When You Need To Try Vertical Landscape Photography

When you think of landscape photography, your mind instantly goes to wide panoramic shots, and of course it does, because "landscape" not only refers to the scene but also the image orientation. But what if we rotated our camera and took vertical landscape shots instead, even if it does sound a little counterintuitive?

How To Quickly Edit Photos In Luminar

Discover the best Luminar tools for quick photo edits and learn how to create impactful, polished images in minutes with an efficient AI-powered workflow.

Side Lighting Photography Techniques

Have you ever wondered why some photos instantly look dramatic and cinematic? You know they have that look, yet you can’t quite put your finger on why. Well, it’s often down to lighting techniques such as backlighting and side lighting, and it’s the latter that we’ll be exploring today.

5 Creative Photo Essay Ideas

There are many different ways to use photography to tell a story. Sometimes it can be done through a single photograph or a photography project, but one of the best ways is through a photo essay.

Fill the Frame Photography: A Professional Guide

Have you ever wondered how professional photographers can create so much impact with a single photo? Something that makes you stop and spend time with it because you immediately understand the story being told.

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