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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

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Shivani Reddy

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but ...

one light portrait setup

Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

Pye

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was ...

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

Pye

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery ...

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

Kishore Sawh

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.

how to design a photo album

How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

Pye

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, ...

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

Brittany Smith

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While ...

fix a photo with bad lighting

How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

Pye

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can ...

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Portraits on Railroad Tracks

Tanya Goodall Smith

Photographers are notorious for taking safety risks and ignoring laws in order to get the perfect shot. Trespassing onto railroad ...

Snapshot 2025 Shows Photographers Reclaimed 12 Work Weeks Each in 2025 — Here’s How

Sean Lewis

If 2025 felt heavier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Bigger galleries became the norm. Burst shooting became standard practice. ...

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Documentary Photography for Professionals | Telling Compelling Visual Stories

Sean Lewis

Let’s face it. We’re oversaturated with visuals that are all style and no substance. In the era of ever-increasing visual ...

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When To Do Newborn Photography

Alice Houstons

Newborn photography is a unique genre that requires a specific skill set outside of creativity and technical proficiency. In particular, ...

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Engagement Photography Tips for Incredible Photos

Christopher

Engagement photography is a huge part of being a wedding photographer. See these engagement photography tips from our friends at Fstoppers

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