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6 Tips to Executing Your Planned Photo Shoot — Be Your Own Art Director Series Part 2

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tips for executing a planned photoshoot from my own experience and from what I've seen others do. Take what works in your situation and use it to improve your photo shoots..

3 Things To Improve Your Photography Results For Little To No Money

Kishore Sawh

Some of the things that make the biggest impact on your photo work are things that require more thinking and less buying. It's improvement on the cheap.

How To Capture Beautiful Images With A Low Dynamic Range Camera

Justin Heyes

Today, just about everyone wants to shoot with a camera that can pull 13-14 stops of dynamic range. The good thing is that you don't necessarily need the newest and best cameras to shoot beautiful pictures, you just need to know what your limits are and how to make the most of what you have.

Swimming With a Shark Shepherd | An Underwater Photo Shoot With Von Wong

Hanssie

Von Wong is known for taking on seemingly impossible projects and creating stunning images in the midst of the chaos. This one involves tying a model down underwater while sharks swarm around her.

Simple Natural Light Swimwear Shot | How I Shot It

Kishore Sawh

You shouldn't be afraid of the sun, and to tame it you needn't much gear. This photo was taken with a DIY reflector and minimal equipment and gets a lot of attention.

Nikon 200mm f/2 vs. the 70-200mm f/2.8 | Matt Granger

Kishore Sawh

It's certainly lust-worthy, but you decide if it's worth the price.

What Kind Of Film Camera Should I Buy?

Christina Blanarovich

The first thing to think about when starting your film journey is what type of camera is right for you, from 35mm to medium format to the large format beasts.

4 Tips On Creating Stunning Beauty Images With A One Light Setup

In this first episode, I set out to explain my process behind capturing this beauty look that I absolutely love, using just a single light and a reflector.

Three Things I Love About The 13″ One Bag from UNDFIND

I had been using another bag for several years; a dual purpose bag for both shooting and travel, but it was just a bit too bulky and getting worn out. The One Bag started impressing me right out of the box.

How to Create the Perfect Hero Shot in Broad Daylight

Lindsey Chu

Using the Profoto B1, Pye is able to chisel out his subjects in a visually complex scene. Here's how he shot it.

How To Use An HDD/SSD Docking Station For Inexpensive & Effective Backup

Kishore Sawh

Your back-up system should be solid, but it doesn't have to empty your wallet. Docking stations like this present a viable solution for many.

Does Your Image Look Different In Lightroom & Photoshop? Here’s Why & How To Fix It

Kishore Sawh

For many beginners and even advanced users alike, this issue crops up and can be infuriating. Don't let it get to you because the fix is likely this simple.