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How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and equipped with a full team. In fact, when first approaching a modeling agency to test you will almost always be asked if you have your own team.  In this article, I’ll walk you through how ... Read more

Dynamic 3-Light Sports Portrait Setup

When it comes to taking sports photography portraits, capturing dynamic energy is the name of the game. Sports portraits often convey a sense of action and energy with dramatic poses and lighting, the latter of which often relies on using off-camera flash. While some photographers try their best to avoid using flash, it’s really not ... Read more

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more
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Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
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How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more
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Photographer Insurance Guide

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!
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Think Tank Long-Term Quality Review | Opting For Durability In A Disposable World

Matthew Saville

Have you ever wondered what camera gear the camera gear reviewers themselves actually use? Think Tank camera bags, backpacks, and rolling cases, have been in our permanent collection for over a decade now!

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Think Tank FirstLight 46L+ Backpack Review This Adventure Travel Backpack Fits Everything!

Matthew Saville

For every photographer who travels, whether through airports or over alpine passes, how we carry our camera gear is very ...

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The Best Camera Bags [Updated]

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There are hundreds of camera bags on the market, with new ones joining the competition every year. Which is the best fit for you?

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The Best Camera Backpacks for Photographers (Updated)

Alice Houstons

Shopping for a backpack that will keep your photography equipment safe and organized without breaking the bank?  With a plethora of ...

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Pelican Backpack Review | Sport Elite Backpacks

David Crewe

While most of us in the photo and video industry know and have known for a LONG time that Pelican ...

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Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review | A Closer Look

Alice Houstons

For the intrepid and discerning traveler, Peak Design’s Travel Backpack 45L is a revolution in gear storage. With its carry-on ...

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f-stop Backpack Review | Anja & Tilopa DuraDiamond™ | Rugged Quality, Redefined?

Matthew Saville

F-Stop's new DuraDiamond backpacks are an impressive upgrade for the already excellent F-Stop reputation, aimed at the high-adventure photographer.

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ThinkTank Retrospective 50 Photographer Travel Duffel Bag Review | A Perfect Pairing?

Matthew Saville

A simple travel duffel bag, the Retrospective Duffel 50 is a perfect match for your Think Tank Retrospective camera bag, with excellent quality and the perfect style to suit your various photography adventures.

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Peak Design Calls Out Amazon for “Ripping Off” Their Design

Alice Houstons

We’ve reviewed and tested a lot of Peak Design products over the years, which is why it was so surprising ...

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Organizational Necessities: WANDRD Tech Pouch & Toiletry Bag Review

Shivani Reddy

There is a reason why the words ‘chaos’ and ‘destruction’ are so often used together. A messy, haphazard way of ...

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Top 5 f-stop Camera Packs | From Heavy Duty to Travel Chic

Sean Lewis

Whether you're staying local or trekking long distances, you'll find a camera pack in this line-up that will meet your needs. Here's a quick look at our top five f-stop camera bags.

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f-stop gear Company Feature | Raising the Bar for Camera Bags

Sean Lewis

Over the last fifteen years, f-stop gear has been designing, developing, and delivering bags to help photographers finding their perfect match when it comes to hauling their gear. Here's their story.

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