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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more

Photography Filters | A Guide for Where, When and How to Use Them [Infographic]

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Use this handy photography filter cheat sheet to help you understand filters and what each of them do.

Leica Releases Limited Edition Camera Inspired by the Aesthetic of the Concrete Jungle

David Crewe

The visually-captivating Leica CL “Urban Jungle by Jean Pigozzi” is the newest special edition release of the Leica CL compact system camera presented by Leica Camera.

Techart Unveils the World’s First Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter

David Crewe

The new Sony E – Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter is the latest groundbreaking product brought by Techart.

The Top 10 Royalty-Free Summer Songs To Score Your Next Video Project Or Slideshow

Sean Lewis

Summer has officially arrived! Here are 10 summer-themed songs from Artlist to help score your next project!

New Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System Offers Hands-Free Lens Effects

Holly Roa

Lensbaby, purveyors of fun gadgets to add a little creative flair to your photography, are back at it with their newly released OMNI Creative Filter System.

How to Light Headshots with One Light – Slice Of Pye Ep. 6

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Want to learn how to use just 1 light to create effortless headshot images? Watch our latest episode of Slice of Pye.

Canon Explains Why RF Lenses Are Better Than EF

David Crewe

Canon explains why the RF mount system really is such a huge deal and why it's a massive improvement over the previous generation EF mount systems in the previous DSLR models.

Introducing the X1D II 50C, XCD 35-75 zoom lens, Phocus Mobile 2, and revealing details of the upcoming CFV II 50C digital back and 907X camera body

Hasselblad Expands Reach of Medium Format Imaging for Even More Creative Versatility

David Crewe

Hasselblad announces the X1D II 50C, XCD 35-75 zoom lens, Phocus Mobile 2, and reveals details of the upcoming CFV II 50C digital back and 907X camera body.

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Researchers at Google & MIT Create New Anti-Face-Distortion Tool for Wide-Angle Lenses

David Crewe

A group of researchers from Google & MIT led by YiChang Shih have found an efficient way of dealing with the distortion found in wide angle photos.

Phase One Release New ‘Capture One Studio’ and Capture One Pro 12.1 Update

Holly Roa

Phase One has just released a new Capture One tier, however, leaving Capture One Pro as the middle ground.

Your Love Of Photography Might Be The Reason You’re Overworked And Underpaid

Holly Roa

Ever wonder why most aspiring professional photographers struggle to earn a living? Read on to see how your passion might make you "inherently exploitable."