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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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The Best Directories for Wedding Photographers

Alice Houstons

Having years of experience and an impressive portfolio does not guarantee of a steady flow of clients. If not enough ...

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3 Ways to Write Content Without Writing Skills

Christopher

In our education, you’ll often hear us preach about the power of written content in the blog entries and web ...

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How to Sell Photos Online | From Ecommerce Stores to Stock Photography

Alice Houstons

If you have a passion for photography, you might have considered selling your photos online. It’s a great way to ...

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What Insurance Should You Have As A Photographer?

Shivani Reddy

Confused on what insurance company & package is right for your business? See what our community recommends in this Candid Chat.

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Why Photography Blogging Is Overrated and Better Alternatives for Photographers

Christopher

Blogging has been a mainstay for many photographers since the early 2000s. An active, well crafted blog helps clients browse ...

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Nine Ways To Make Money from Wildlife Photography

Nick Dale

The obvious question for a lot of amateur photographers is ‘How do I make money from wildlife photography?’ The answer, ...

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Format Launches Workflow – Offers 1-Year Free Membership In Support of Photographers Affected by Covid-19

David Crewe

Format's new product allows photographers to manage business operations while showcasing their work through professional-client galleries

Canon Launches AI Based Photo Culling App SLR Lounge
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Canon Photo Culling App for iOS Uses AI To Automatically Evaluate Your Images

David Crewe

Have too many photos on your phone and want to find the best ones? With Canon's new AI Technology, you can quickly and easily find your best photos

CyberLink Launches PowerDirector 365 for Mac SLR Lounge
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CyberLink Launches PowerDirector 365 Video Editing Software for macOS

David Crewe

MacOS users can now enjoy the exciting tools, features, and subscription benefits that have made the multi-award winning PowerDirector 365 video editor of choice for enthusiasts and creative professionals around the world for over 20 years.

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Best Hosting for Photographers

Selena Lopez

Choosing the right website hosting is an important decision for a photography studio.  The wrong decision can lead to slow ...

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8 Tips for Starting a Vlog and Becoming a Better Vlogger

Sean Lewis

We've looked at a number of famous vloggers and compiled a list of things their vlogs have in common. In this guide, we’re going to share eight tips we collected to help you start a vlog and become a better vlogger.

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5 Ways For Photographers to Use Instagram Guides as a Key Marketing Tool

Shivani Reddy

With the rise of social media, photographers have found new ways to market themselves, sell their products, and advertise their ...

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