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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
Photography News

A Look At The 7Artisans $370 50mm f/1.1 Lens

Kishore Sawh

A few weeks ago a Chinese lens manufacturer by the name of 7Artisans was in the news and causing a ...

Camera Reviews and News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses

Fuji X100T & Fujifilm 50mm Adapter | Travel Review

Lindsey Chu

Fuji's travel companion with 35mm and 50mm focal lengths in a tiny body, may be the best travel companion.

Camera Reviews and News Photography News Sigma Lenses Deals

New Sigma Lens Sale With Code & Many With Free Docking Bay & Shipping

Alice Houstons

There's a great deal on SIgma lenses right now (Including ART series) up to $350 off and free docking bay. MUST use this link & code.

Photography Tips

5 Must-Have Items Every New Portrait Photographer Should Buy

Hanssie

So you have the beginner DSLR and the kit lens it came with, but what else should you buy with for little money for the biggest impact?

Photographer Features

The Real Finn & Rey | Beautiful Star Wars Themed Shoot With Basic Gear

Kishore Sawh

Photographer Lance Montgomery shows how to take an incredible Star Wars photoshoot with cosplayers and basic gear.

Photography Tips

Sony Releases A 50mm 1.8 & 70-300mm Full-Frame Lenses & The RX10 III

Kishore Sawh

Sony drops the 50 1.8 Sony users have been waiting for, and then adds its longest FE lens, and an absurd RX10 III.

Camera Reviews and News Sony Cameras and Lenses Sigma Lenses

The Sigma MC-11 Brings 15 Sigma Lenses To Sony E-Mount Cameras With Full Control

Kishore Sawh

Finally, 15 Sigma lenses, including the Art series will behave like native Sony lenses with full compatibility on Sony cameras.

Photography Tips

There’s Zeiss Lenses & Sony/Zeiss Lenses, So What’s The Difference?

Kishore Sawh

Zeiss is known for amazing optics and Sony for amazing electronics, their union has proved a huge success in photography but here are how the pure Zeiss lenses differ from the Sony/Zeiss lenses.

Photography Tips

Canon vs Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 | Tony & Chelsea Northrup

Kishore Sawh

Fast 50mm primes from Canon and Nikon are already THE photography bargain, but Yongnuo is offering even bigger savings on what might actually be as good or better glass.

Camera Reviews and News Lensbaby Lenses

Lensbaby’s New Sweet 50: Your Favorite Focal Length With a Twist

Anthony Thurston

The Lensbaby Composer Pro system is a versatile selective focus housing, which can hold any of Lensbaby's optics. The latest of those optics is the Sweet 50.

Photography Tips

A Comment Fueled Debate on The 50mm & 85mm Lenses For Portraits

Kishore Sawh

Weekly Imogen takes an interesting, and public look at the debate between the 50mm and 85mm lenses, primarily regarding portraiture. The side by side comparisons may surprise you.

Photography Tips

Zeiss Officially Announces Loxia Line of Full Frame Mirrorless Lenses

Anthony Thurston

We told you that they were coming, we even showed you what they would look like, and today, Zeiss made it official by announcing their Loxia line of lenses. As expected, the two lenses are a 50mm F/2 and a 35mm F/2.

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