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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!

Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more
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How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more
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Zno Review for Online Photo Galleries and an Online Store for Photographers

Sean Lewis

In the process of establishing their place as a leading print lab in the photography industry, Zno has developed a ...

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Vision Art Fine Art Book Review for Professional Photographers

Sean Lewis

In truth, we have no shortage of options when it comes to printing photo books. Some album makers offer everyday ...

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How to post a GIF on Instagram | a Complete Guide

Christopher

GIFs, or Graphics Interchange Format, have become a popular way to express emotions and reactions on social media platforms. Instagram, ...

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Pixieset Website Builder Review and Overview

Christopher

A beautiful and functional website is crucial for photography businesses because it serves as a digital storefront where potential clients ...

5 Best & Worst Things About Being a Professional Wedding Photographer

Pye

As you know, wedding photography is our bread and butter. Wedding photography can be an exciting, lucrative career filled with ...

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Optimize Images for Search with a Better Image SEO Workflow

Pye

So here’s a tip for building SEO traffic to your website: Optimize your images for search engines. Most artists don’t ...

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ShootProof Review | What I Discovered Searching for the Ultimate Online Proofer

Sean Lewis

These days, photographers have many online proofing websites to choose from. In fact, proofing typically represents only one of many ...

Best WordPress Plugins for Photographers

Christopher

WordPress is a wonderful web platform, it is no wonder it is such a popular choice for photographers around the world. So now that you have your domain and WordPress website up and running what plugins should you install to get the most out of your WordPress site as a photographer?

5 Lessons On Building A Successful Portrait Studio From Victoria West

Christopher

The journey to success in portrait photography can take many paths, with each photographer having a unique story.  For Victoria ...

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Best Photography Logo Design Options For Your Business or Brand

Christopher

The logo for your photography business is a major part of your online and offline identity, displayed on the watermarks ...

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Tax and Accounting Tips for Photographers

Alice Houstons

Whether you’re a professional photographer or just dabbling in photography as a hobby, it’s important to understand a few basic ...

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Printique Review | Is It for Pro Photographers?

Sean Lewis

When you make the decision to add print sales to your workflow, you begin the journey of finding a printer ...