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How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more
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Anchor Links | How to Use Them and Why They Help

Christopher

Anchor links are links that take you to a separate section of the same web page.  They can be useful ...

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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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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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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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Modula Image Gallery | Our Pick for the Best WordPress Gallery Plugin

Christopher

Enter the word “Photo Gallery” in the WordPress Plugin search box, and over 900 results come up. With so many ...

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Google Images Adds “Licensable” Badge to Help Photographers Sell Their Images

David Crewe

Google Images is currently testing a new “Licensable” badge on images as a way to help photographers sell their photos ...

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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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How to Build a Business in the Middle of a Recession

Pye

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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Why Flexthemes Is Worth a Look for Your Photo Website

Sean Lewis

If you're looking for a beautiful theme to set you apart from the photo studio down the street (and you're willing to put in the extra work that comes with running a self-hosted WordPress site), then check out Flexthemes.

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Flothemes | The Best Way to Build Your Photography Website

Jason Henington

Two years ago I needed to create a proper website for my photography business. I researched what it would cost ...

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Narrative Blogging App | A “Hands-On” Review

Jason Henington

One of the most painstaking parts of being a successful photographer is blogging consistently and doing it well. Narrative was created to make blogging easy.

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