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Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

The cake cutting ceremony is one of the key moments in a wedding reception that is not without its challenges.  From lighting to positioning, the proper techniques and preparation are critical to delivering consistently incredible images for your clients.  In this article, we’re going to provide some cake cutting photography tips to level up your ... Read more

Honcho Review: Real-Time Photo Delivery and Sales, Powered by AI Face Recognition

Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever shot a conference or wedding with hundreds of guests, you know the actual photography is the fun and easy part. It’s in the aftermath where things get complicated: spending hours sorting through thousands of nearly identical shots, batch editing until your eyes blur, uploading everything to multiple galleries, and ... Read more
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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of Judaism. Furthermore, some Jewish weddings only incorporate one or two traditions out of respect to the families, while others observe several. With such an array of nuances and elements, it is important that photographers know ... Read more
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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.
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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."

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens | 15 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Christopher

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.

The Reciprocal Rule in Photography and How to Apply It

Pye

How fast does your shutter speed need to be to achieve a sharp image?  To answer this question, look to ...

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How To Use a Photography Reflector to Enhance Your Photos

Jules Ebe

Learn how to choose the right reflector and tricks on how to use it on location or in the studio to enhance your photography.

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5 Common Key Light Patterns Every Portrait Photographer Should Know

Pye

As portrait photographers, one of the most important fundamental lessons we learn involves lighting patterns. We often focus on posing ...

Top 5 Newborn Photography Marketing Tips

Laura Levitan

To succeed as a newborn photographer, your talent needs to extend beyond artistic skills and include the ability to market ...

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Tea Ceremony Photography Tips and Inspiration

Christopher

Tea ceremonies are a traditional part of many Chinese, Vietnamese and other Asian weddings.  They are important rituals that symbolize ...

How to Use An ND Filter For Portraits

Pye

Who says you can't use ND filters for portraiture?

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Why Won’t My Camera Focus? 15 Possible Reasons

Pye

Having trouble focusing your camera? We’re often too “in the zone” or in a hurry to figure out how to ...

Guide To Photo Prints For Wall Art

Sean Lewis

We capture more images than we could ever print, but there are more options than you may be aware of for printing your favorite photos. Here's a quick photo print guide for photographers AND the clients who hire them.

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Six Common Real Estate Photography Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Matthew Saville

If you're thinking of getting into real estate photography, here are six mistakes to avoid!

Three Tips For Choosing A Background For Black And White Portraits

Brittany Smith

Black and white is a medium that almost immediately marks a well executed frame as an instant classic and at ...

10 Tips on How to Speed Up Lightroom

Pye

Is Lightroom running slow for you? Here are some tips to speed up your Lightroom workflow.