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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.
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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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Phocus Mobile 2 Lets You Shoot Tethered With Hasselblad On Your iPhone

David Crewe

Phocus Mobile 2 for Hasselblad expands workflow portability with iPhone Connectivity

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Fundy Designer Vs. AlbumWorks | Which Is the Best Album Design Software for Your Photography Business?

Sean Lewis

Vanessa Joy compares the two best album design software options out there to see which is a better fit for your photography business.

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How to Generate Revenue with Print Sales During Downtime

Sean Lewis

We’ve put together a list of tips to help you kickstart or revamp your print sales and keep your business thriving and your clients happy all at once.

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Color Accuracy On A Budget – Get The Right Colors Every Time

David Crewe

Color management for photography and videography extends beyond just calibrating your screens to make sure the look is the same ...

SEO & Web Photography Careers and Business

WordPress for Photographers | Is It Still the Best CMS for Your Website?

Alice Houstons

Though there are certainly more than a few different methods of building a photography blog, nothing quite gets the job done like WordPress.

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How to Create a Professional Photography Portfolio Website

Alice Houstons

In this digital age we live in, maintaining a solid online presence is absolutely crucial, especially for professionals and businesses ...

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Stellar Photo Recovery Software Review – Some Peace Of Mind In A Stressful Situation

David Crewe

This affordable software will help you rescue lost or deleted images or video from any memory card or hard drive.

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How to Build a Business in the Middle of a Recession

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Here are some actionable steps to build your photography business and ensure that you land on your feet financially, regardless of the state of the industry.

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Federal Court Rules Your Instagram Photos Can Be Embedded Without Consent

David Crewe

A Federal Court has dismissed a photographer's Copyright Infringement Claim against a major online publication that used her Instagram image without permission citing that the photographer "signed over the rights of embedding by posting the shot to the photo-sharing service."

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Create A Full Photoshoot From The Comfort Of Your Computer. No Studio Or Model Required

David Crewe

Need a creative outlet during the quarantine? Set A Light 3D lets you create full-blown photoshoots from the comfort of your computer! Test out lighting, modifiers, light types and more with this fun application that's recently gotten a powerful update!

Photography Careers and Business

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Slideshow Music

Shivani Reddy

We are breaking down the best options for both royalty & copyright free music and licensed music for your Wedding Slideshow and Videography needs.

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