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How To Become A Wedding Photographer … In One Year (Updated)

January 1, 2026

Have you ever considered jumping into wedding photography but weren't sure where to start? Follow this guide to get your wedding photography career up and going within one year.

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Food Photography Backdrops – Which One Is Best For Your Shoot?

December 31, 2025

In this post we're going to look at the best types of food photography backdrops, what backdrops to avoid, and also DIY options for creating your own affordable backdrops in our handy guide.

5 Proven Ways To Book More Wedding Photography Clients

December 31, 2025

Wondering how to get more wedding photography clients? These are 5 proven ways to get more wedding photography clients.

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The Best Music Licensing Sites (Updated)

December 30, 2025

The right song can make or break your video project and be the difference between impactful and forgettable. The challenge is finding the perfect track that doesn’t drain your entire budget. Thankfully, there are many royalty-free music licensing sites making it easier than ever for creatives to find the perfect track for their projects, no ... Read more

Bounce Flash Tutorials For Beautiful Light Anywhere

December 29, 2025

We're going to cover the difference between direct flash vs. bounce flash and give you an easy secret to creating soft, flattering light anywhere you go.

How to Create a Home Portrait Studio

December 28, 2025

Follow along as we set up a home portrait "studio" (with a budget cap of $20 for a reflector), capture our shot using whatever gear we already have (including a phone camera), and edit the image in Lightroom and Photoshop.

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15 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Photographers

December 27, 2025

Here are 15 ideas to help get your goal-setting, self-improvement juices flowing.

How to Photograph Wedding Receptions: Lighting, Dances, Toasts, and More

December 26, 2025

Welcome to part eight of our official wedding photography tips, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. In our previous article we covered how to photograph group portraits, which includes how to light your subjects, direct them into poses, and cue them to produce great expressions. This week, we ... Read more

Wedding Photography Pricing | Misconceptions and Facts

December 23, 2025

Wedding photography pricing and package design can be confusing and overwhelming due to the competitive nature of the industry, the constant evolution of technology and trends, and the need to balance the needs and preferences of clients with the costs of doing business. In this guide, we’ll cover the factors that affect wedding photography pricing, ... Read more

Aiarty Image Matting: Precise AI Background Removal for Photographers (Christmas Deal)

December 23, 2025

For photographers, designers, and digital creators, background removal can still be one of the most tedious steps in a workflow, especially when dealing with hair, fur, or fine edges. Even with the rise of AI-powered tools, many solutions still fall short when faced with real-world complexity. Hair and fur often get clipped or smeared. Semi-transparent ... Read more

Camera Reviews and News Sigma Lenses

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | Unprecedented, Perfect?

August 14, 2024

Matthew Saville

Sigma set out to create the best nightscape photography lens ever, and they accomplished this goal, without question. The Sigma 14mm f/1.4 is a champion!

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5 Best Mirrorless Cameras For Professionals

August 30, 2023

Matthew Saville

The evolution of the photography industry is unmistakable; mirrorless cameras are now at the forefront. With such an expansive array ...

Camera Reviews and News Nikon Cameras and Lenses

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S Review | Portrait Lens Perfection?

October 17, 2024

Matthew Saville

Nikon is putting their enormous Z mount to very good use with some of the most impressive full-frame mirrorless lenses we have ever seen, and this is another one of them.: an ultimate portrait lens!

Camera Reviews and News Accessories

Hohem iSteady MT2 Gimbal Review

August 14, 2024

Matthew Saville

In recent years, the popularity of gimbals has skyrocketed, and for good reason! These nifty devices allow videographers and content ...

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Sony A6700 Review | Flagship Performance with a Dedicated AI Chip!

March 24, 2025

Matthew Saville

The Sony A6700 is the successor to their most popular camera line, which hasn’t seen a direct update in almost ...

Deals

Amazon Prime Day Photography Deals Guide

July 11, 2023

Alice Houstons

Prime Day is here again, happening July 11-12, 2023. This highly anticipated event offers Black-Friday-like deals on a wide array ...

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Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM Review | The Perfect Environmental Portrait Lens Does Exist!

June 28, 2023

Sean Oblizalo

As an elopement photographer in Yosemite, the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens lets me create my magic worry-free! With ...

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Best Background Removers | Streamline Your Editing Workflow

May 20, 2024

Alice Houstons

Removing backgrounds from images is a common task in all types of photography, particularly common in product and fashion photography. ...

Deals

How to Get $300-$600 Off Profoto B10X Single and Duo Kits

January 21, 2026

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Profoto is currently offering enticing $300-$600 rebates and other offers on their B10X Single and Duo Kits. Boasting a compact ...

Best Of Computers Laptops and Monitors

Best Monitors for Photo Editing | Updated

June 5, 2023

Matthew Saville

If you’re in the market for the best monitors for photographers, you’ve come to the right place. The right monitor ...

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Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS Review | A Tiny Telephoto Marvel

May 29, 2023

Matthew Saville

Any 70-200mm f/4 is an excellent alternative to an f/2.8 version, and the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS is truly the best 70-200mm f/4 that I have ever tested. If you're interested in portability and value without sacrificing any professional performance or reliability, this is absolutely the right lens for you!