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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
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Goodbye, Nikon. Hello, Sony. Why One Photographer Left His Beloved DSLR And Embraced Mirrorless

Hanssie

In the following video, Jason Lanier gives 10 reasons why he, a professional photographer, sold his beloved Nikon system and embraced the Sony system.

Photography Tips

How to Add A Vintage Look to Photos in Four Clicks or Less

Tanya Goodall Smith

Want to add that trendy vintage look to your photos without spending a ton of time? Tanya shows you how to do it in four clicks or less with our Lightroom Preset System (plus link to free tutorial videos).

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Photographer Uses Magic To Make Mermaids Out Of Maternity Clients

Hanssie

Adam Opris is looking to push the envelope when it comes to the traditional maternity photography by taking his clients underwater. And the images are incredible, serene and graceful.

Photography Tips

How to Focus on a Film Camera | Inexpensive Trick on Manual Cameras

Justin Heyes

Here is an accessory that costs less than your coffee and will help you nail focus 100% of the time.

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How To Use The Amazing Patch Tool In Photoshop | Aaron Nace

Kishore Sawh

The Patch Tool in Photoshop is one of the most versatile and easily applicable tools for any field in photography, and Aaron Nace breaks it down for you.

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Tips for Making a Family History Video from Every Story Media

Tanya Goodall Smith

Lyn Jackson, owner of Every Story Media, shares tips for making a DIY family history video and reasons why you should do it sooner rather than later.

Photography Tips

Fotodiox Fixes Sony’s E-Mount With New All Metal ‘Tough E-Mount’

Anthony Thurston

Users of Sony's E-Mount cameras, your prayers have been answered. There is now a way to get that shoddy plastic/metal lens mount *fixed*.

Photography Tips

The Manual Photographer’s Cheat Sheet: An Infographic for Beginners

Hanssie

For those of us who have learned photography with our automatic settings,learning how to shoot analog can be daunting. This handy infographic made by Zippi is a great place to start.

Photography Tips

How To Process Your Milky Way Photos For Maximum Effect

Anthony Thurston

Kenneth Brandon is an avid night sky shooter, who runs a great channel on YouTube, and today, I wanted to share this amazing tutorial he did on how to process images of the Milky Way.

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How To Black Out Eyes In Photoshop | A Phlearn Halloween Special

Kishore Sawh

Aaron Nace and Phlearn kick off the Halloween season with an easy way to make your eerie Halloween images, that much more sinister.

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A Career’s Worth Of Wisdom On Retouch, In A Minute | Russell James

Kishore Sawh

Russell James speaks volumes about retouching in just a minute, as maybe only someone like him could, coming at the topic as a photographer, a social conscious artist, and it's not hard to believe as a father as well.

Photography Tips

Canon’s Tips on the Proper Maintenance of Your Camera Batteries

Hanssie

Canon Service and Support gives some basic recommendations on caring for your camera batteries. A great video for beginners or novices.

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