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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography
Brittany Smith
Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with …
Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints
Sean Lewis
When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments …
4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed
Pye
When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use …
Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits
Alice Houstons
If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less …
Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners
Alice Houstons
The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, …
Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images
Christopher
Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, …
How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow
Alice Houstons
You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store …
SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)
Alice Houstons
A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients
Christopher
Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority …
How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)
Murtaza Siraj
Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
Wedding Photography Training System
A-Z Guide to Wedding Photography
Flash Photography Training System
Master Flash Photography for Complete Light Control
Posing Workshop
Framework for Directing Men, Women, Couples and Groups
Photographer Insurance Guide
David Crewe
