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How To Use Inexpensive String Lights To Make Foreground Bokeh

Andy & Amii Kauth

Using a string of lights at our last engagement session, we made some pretty awesome foreground bokeh. Here's how we did it.

Music Photography | How to Rock a Recording Studio Photo Session

Michael Henson

Today, we’re switching things up and are going to discuss what might be our first post on music photography - the ins and outs of capturing a recording session.

Do You Need To Feed Your Wedding Photographer? Brides.com Says No.

Hanssie

An article posted on Brides.com has photographers up in arms. It suggests that wedding photographers don't need to be fed at a wedding. What do you think?

Seagate Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Extremely High Hard Drive Failure Rate

Kishore Sawh

Worrying news for those with any Seagate Hard Drives. If it's big enough for a class action suit it could affect your drives, so take precautions.

3 Ideas To Turn Your Engagement Session Into An Adventure (+ Image Inspiration)

Andy & Amii Kauth

How do you plan for an engagement adventure? In some ways, you just can’t (and shouldn’t) plan for an adventure. But we definitely have a few simple ideas (and some image inspiration) that should get you and your clients thinking!

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Nurture Your Passion & Maintain Your Sanity With Nature Photography | Deer Hunter Update

Max Bridge

Your passion can be the fuel which drives your business. But, it can be easily lost. Always remember to nurture your passion; don't let it fade! Find out how I keep mine alive.

The Pros and Cons of Light Tents | Are they Worth it?

Are you thinking about taking your product and still life photography to the next level, but can't decide if it's worth buying a light tent?

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Learn Cityscape Photography, Astrophotography, and More | Elia Locardi & Fstoppers [REVIEW]

Max Bridge

This review will take you through Fstoppers latest offering. Photographing The World: Cityscape, Astrophotography, and Advanced Post-Processing.

The Macro Lens | Why It Should Be Your Second Lens Purchase

Having bought their first DSLR, complete with a kit lens or two, photographers soon start to see the limitations that the kit lens imposes. The question is, what next? Perhaps a macro lens could be more useful than you thought.

What Kind Of Film Camera Should I Buy?

Christina Blanarovich

The first thing to think about when starting your film journey is what type of camera is right for you, from 35mm to medium format to the large format beasts.

How to Create the Perfect Hero Shot in Broad Daylight

Lindsey Chu

Using the Profoto B1, Pye is able to chisel out his subjects in a visually complex scene. Here's how he shot it.

How To Use An HDD/SSD Docking Station For Inexpensive & Effective Backup

Kishore Sawh

Your back-up system should be solid, but it doesn't have to empty your wallet. Docking stations like this present a viable solution for many.