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The art of mehndi/henna dates back centuries in Indian and Pakistani Culture. Wedding mehndi designs are said to be some of the oldest forms of art. Mehndi paste is derived from a henna plant and meticulously applied to the bride’s hands and feet at the start of her wedding week. With so much meaning and ... Read more
The soft, filmic, light and airy aesthetic is a popular style for wedding and portrait photographers. The romantic feel and elegant beauty of this style is why the Pastel Pack was the second pack released as Visual Flow two years ago. Since the release, the Visual Flow team has been gathering feedback, testing the pack on ... Read more
Photographing in an urban landscape without a proper understanding of how to use your surroundings to your benefit can not only thwart your creative process but inevitably produce unhappy clients. We’ve compiled some tips to help guide you as you photograph your couple in an urban landscape. Whether it be creative camera tricks that are ... Read more
Lighting plays an integral role in creating amazing photographs. Without an adequate source of light, photographers struggle to truly bring their vision to life. Fortunately, lighting gear has improved in quality and become much more affordable. Photographers now have a means to achieve consistent levels of varied color lighting, which typically results in consistently better ... Read more
Content marketing is one simple thing: talking about why you do what you do. When the goal is to be as relatable and resourceful as possible, chances are you are going to struggle to execute. We’ve done the struggling, brainstorming, and trial and error for you to create a framework that works for you without paying ... Read more
If you’ve ever experimented with tilt-shift lenses, you know that they offer photographers unique control over depth of field and perspective. They are often used for photographing architecture, landscapes, or creative portraits, but they can also work wonders for delivering amazing wedding day images. They create a soft, dream-like look, which works especially well with ... Read more
This article is part 1 of our aperture guide that will talk about aperture and its role in photography. We will start off by explaining what aperture is, what f-stop is, and how aperture controls exposure. The aperture is the opening at the end of the lens that lets light to hit the sensor.
Let’s face it. Images take up space and over time, you’ll need to find a way to safely archive memories that are captured in one studio session, event or even hike. While your laptop or computer comes with an intended storage for all of your photography needs, sometimes it’s just not enough, especially with the ... Read more
Never underestimate the potential of a client that is willing to risk it for an epic shot! Couples who love risk & adventure love the idea of taking their engagement photos somewhere worth traveling to, and that’s what makes the session so unique and memorable. We’ve rounded up our favorite photos from photographers in our ... Read more
The Switchblade Flag System is a collapsible flag and scrim system that takes the best of collapsible reflectors, traditional flags and scrims, and Sunbounce. The frame collapses down to a narrow bar, but when opened up with a fabric stretched across them, they are almost as sturdy as traditional flags.
After several months of being out in the market, the price of the Nikon MB-D12 Battery Grip for the D800 has settled down to $400. There are now some knock-off or third-party grips available in the market, including the $101 Pixel Vertax Battery Grip and the $68 Meike Battery Grip.
