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5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds
Pye
We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a …
DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector
Kishore Sawh
It’s a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you’re going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide
Pye
Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your …
An Introduction to Posing Female Models
Brittany Smith
Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the …
Photographer Insurance Guide
David Crewe
Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s …
15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops
Sean Lewis
Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!
Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility
Alice Houstons
Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid …
How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom
Pye
Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, …
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Portraits on Railroad Tracks
Tanya Goodall Smith
Photographers are notorious for taking safety risks and ignoring laws in order to get the perfect shot. Trespassing onto railroad property to photograph people on tracks seems to be a common action taken by photographers …
Snapshot 2025 Shows Photographers Reclaimed 12 Work Weeks Each in 2025 — Here’s How
Sean Lewis
If 2025 felt heavier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Bigger galleries became the norm. Burst shooting became standard practice. Clients expected faster turnaround times, even as image counts continued to climb. Fortunately, key AI …
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David Crewe
What Tripod Head is Right For Me?
Max Bridge
Best Memory Cards for Photographers
Matthew Saville