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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Portraits on Railroad Tracks

January 5, 2026

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 in recent years. With an increase in pedestrian rail trespass casualties in the United States, Union Pacific and organizations like ... Read more

Snapshot 2025 Shows Photographers Reclaimed 12 Work Weeks Each in 2025 — Here’s How

January 5, 2026

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 tools in our workflow have allowed us to not only adapt to these demands, but also change how they work. ... Read more

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Documentary Photography for Professionals | Telling Compelling Visual Stories

January 4, 2026

Let’s face it. We’re oversaturated with visuals that are all style and no substance. In the era of ever-increasing visual content, capturing images that not only look pretty but also convey profound narratives is essential. Documentary photography serves as an exceptional medium of storytelling that goes beyond the constraints of mere image capturing. This art ... Read more

When To Do Newborn Photography

January 3, 2026

Newborn photography is a unique genre that requires a specific skill set outside of creativity and technical proficiency. In particular, one of the most important skills a newborn photographer can have is the ability to soothe, calm, and care for a newborn baby. An awake and fussy baby can make the newborn photo session challenging ... Read more

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Engagement Photography Tips for Incredible Photos

January 2, 2026

Engagement photography is a huge part of being a wedding photographer. See these engagement photography tips from our friends at Fstoppers

How To Become A Wedding Photographer … In One Year (Updated)

January 1, 2026

Have you ever considered jumping into wedding photography but weren't sure where to start? Follow this guide to get your wedding photography career up and going within one year.

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Food Photography Backdrops – Which One Is Best For Your Shoot?

December 31, 2025

In this post we're going to look at the best types of food photography backdrops, what backdrops to avoid, and also DIY options for creating your own affordable backdrops in our handy guide.

5 Proven Ways To Book More Wedding Photography Clients

December 31, 2025

Wondering how to get more wedding photography clients? These are 5 proven ways to get more wedding photography clients.

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The Best Music Licensing Sites (Updated)

December 30, 2025

The right song can make or break your video project and be the difference between impactful and forgettable. The challenge is finding the perfect track that doesn’t drain your entire budget. Thankfully, there are many royalty-free music licensing sites making it easier than ever for creatives to find the perfect track for their projects, no ... Read more

Bounce Flash Tutorials For Beautiful Light Anywhere

December 29, 2025

We're going to cover the difference between direct flash vs. bounce flash and give you an easy secret to creating soft, flattering light anywhere you go.

Flash Photography

Christmas Lights Photography Tips and Inspiration

December 22, 2025

Justin Heyes

In honor of the festive season, Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens has released the following video tutorial on how to photograph Christmas lights.

Landscape Photography

10 Winter Landscape Photography Tips for Better Photos

December 20, 2025

Dawn Gilfillan

Would you like to learn how to take great winter landscape photos? Well, we’ve put together a number of the ...

Food Photography

Holiday Food Photography Tips for Shooting Like a Pro

December 20, 2025

Sean Lewis

Ready to capture stunning holiday photos of all your favorite festive food? Here’s how you can take your holiday food ...

Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

Pinterest for Photographers | Unlocking the Secret Marketing Power

December 19, 2025

Christopher

While Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook hold their importance, photographers might be overlooking a hidden gem: pinning on Pinterest. Pinterest is ...

Camera Reviews and News Camera Tripods

What Tripod Head is Right For Me?

December 18, 2025

Max Bridge

They're not as glamorous as lenses, but having the right one can make all the difference in the world.

Photography Tips

B&H Photo’s December Sales Highlight Top Gear and Exclusive Daily Deals

December 18, 2025

Sean Lewis

With the holidays in full swing, B&H Photo is offering deep discounts across a range of photography and creator gear. ...

Photography Tips

How Street Photography Helps You Feel at Home in a New City

December 19, 2025

Alice Houstons

Moving to a new city throws everything off balance. The streets feel foreign, the rhythms are unfamiliar, and even simple ...

Photography Tips

Lensrentals Reveals Top Rented Photo & Video Gear of 2025: Canon and Sony Dominate Again

December 17, 2025

Alice Houstons

Each December, Lensrentals shares a data-driven snapshot of the most popular gear in the industry—offering not just a rental recap, ...

Photography Basics

Cold Weather Photography Tips | How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera

December 17, 2025

Matthew Saville

In this first video tutorial, we're going to talk about what to do when you get frost on your camera when you shoot at night in extremely cold weather.