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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

How To Become A Wedding Photographer … In One Year (Updated)

Christopher

Have you ever considered jumping into wedding photography but weren't sure where to start? Follow this guide to get your wedding photography career up and going within one year.

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Food Photography Backdrops – Which One Is Best For Your Shoot?

Dawn Gilfillan

In this post we're going to look at the best types of food photography backdrops, what backdrops to avoid, and also DIY options for creating your own affordable backdrops in our handy guide.

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Bounce Flash Tutorials For Beautiful Light Anywhere

Pye

We're going to cover the difference between direct flash vs. bounce flash and give you an easy secret to creating soft, flattering light anywhere you go.

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How to Create a Home Portrait Studio

Pye

Follow along as we set up a home portrait "studio" (with a budget cap of $20 for a reflector), capture our shot using whatever gear we already have (including a phone camera), and edit the image in Lightroom and Photoshop.

How to Photograph Wedding Receptions: Lighting, Dances, Toasts, and More

Alice Houstons

Welcome to part eight of our official wedding photography tips, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the ...

Aiarty Image Matting: Precise AI Background Removal for Photographers (Christmas Deal)

Sean Lewis

For photographers, designers, and digital creators, background removal can still be one of the most tedious steps in a workflow, ...

10 Christmas Photography Ideas and Tips

Christopher

Photography and Christmas seem to go hand in hand. With all of your family and friends together, you have a ...

Profoto Launches Holiday Flash Sale: Save Up to $400 on B-Series, D-Series, and A-Series Lights

Sean Lewis

Profoto has officially kicked off its year-end flash sale, offering creators significant savings on its most trusted lighting tools. Running ...

Winxvideo AI Christmas Deal: AI Video/Image Enhancer with “Buy 1 Get 3 Free” Offer

Sean Lewis

As 2025 comes to a close, Digiarty Software is offering a compelling holiday promotion on its AI-powered video/image suite, Winxvideo ...

Christmas Lights Photography Tips and Inspiration

Justin Heyes

In honor of the festive season, Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens has released the following video tutorial on how to photograph Christmas lights.

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10 Winter Landscape Photography Tips for Better Photos

Dawn Gilfillan

Would you like to learn how to take great winter landscape photos? Well, we’ve put together a number of the ...

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Holiday Food Photography Tips for Shooting Like a Pro

Sean Lewis

Ready to capture stunning holiday photos of all your favorite festive food? Here’s how you can take your holiday food ...