Photography Gloves | To Wear or Not?

As the weather continues to cool down this winter, many in our community have been asking about the gloves that Pye often wears on his shoots. So we wanted to write up a quick article to give a few recommendations for Photography Gloves and start a discussion for the best ones on the market. Main …

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Photographer Wins $1.2 Million Lawsuit against Agence France-Presse and Getty Images

The worlds of social media and image copyright collided Friday when a judge ordered two media companies to pay $1.2 million to photographer Daniel Morel. The images of the 2010 devastating earthquakes in Haiti were taken from the photojournalist’s Twitter account and used without his authorization by both the Agence France-Presse and Getty Images. Why …

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Best Email Marketing Service for Photographers | Aweber vs Mailchimp

There are plenty of ways to market your business; and with limited time and resources, it’s hard to determine which ones are worth pursuing. The argument for Email Marketing Campaigns is that Google search algorithms change, social networks come and go, but people will always check their email. This is why it’s important to at least consider a newsletter service. It’s easier than you think and often times it can be free.

5 Reasons the Canon Pixma Pro-1 Rocks

SLR Lounge and Calumet Hollywood is teaming up to give our readers a free giveaway for the flagship Canon Pixma Pro-1. So what makes this printer so great? Here are 5 great reasons why you should want this printer!

How to Start a Photobooth Business

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A couple months ago, we decided to launch a photobooth business. As a wedding photography studio, we had most of the necessary experience, all of the require technical knowledge, and most importantly, a complementary business with preexisting clientele. But that didn’t mean that we jumped right into it without doing the proper research. In actuality, we probably spent over 40 hours of total time, researching, testing, and prepping for our first photobooth event.

How I Shot It | Clouds in the Mirror

I live in Flower Mound which is a beautiful city situated north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We’ve enjoyed some amazingly great weather this winter with many days of cloudless sunny skies and unseasonably warm weather. Perhaps it’s the result of global warming but for now I’m enjoying every minute of it.

Wedding Dress Photography Tutorial

Wedding dress shots are some of my favorite ones to take throughout the wedding day. It’s one of the few times in the day when you have full control of almost everything, from the lighting to the background. You have the luxury to take your time and set up the perfect shot before the craziness of the day kicks in. Here are 10 tips to get better wedding dress photos.

Facebook to Remove Purchased “Fans”

Businesses who have been purchasing “likes” to make their Facebook page seem more “likeable” may start to see some consequences. Facebook announced that it was going to remove “likes” gained by malware, compromised accounts, deceived users, or purchased bulk Likes.

Best Engagement Photography Locations in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is the subject of countless books, Hollywood blockbusters, independent comedies, sitcoms, and classic songs. There’s a certain aura and appeal of the city that draws in people of all walks of life. It’s this diversity and the city’s rich history and unique landscape that make this a gorgeous location for engagement pictures. A …

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