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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
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.
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
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
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
Sony Trade-In Savings Event | Instant Rebates + Trade-In Bonus + Trade In Value
Kishore Sawh
Some of you may recall a while back when Sony was doing a trade-in program where you would essentially trade ...
The Sony Story No One Tells, Not Even Sony | It’s Not In Our Nature To Snuff Out The Fire
Kishore Sawh
If you want to understand our business and where photography is going you must understand Sony. Most don't.
Sony Deal Dash | Big Savings On Cameras & Lenses Like The A9 & 85mm & 50mm Primes
Kishore Sawh
Looking for Sony gear discounts. They exist, and here they are.
Why I Chose A Sony Camera For A Critical Trip Even As A Canon Shooter
Ryan Longnecker
Choosing the right tool for the job.
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 ...
How I Set Up My Sony A7Rii & What I Wish I Could Fix
Bing Putney
One of the great things about the Sony A7 series cameras is their level of customizability. There are 11 assignable ...
Pentax K-1 Ranks Top 5 On DxO & Adds Electronic Shutter | Perhaps The Best Landscape Deal Around
Kishore Sawh
The last Pentax I’ve owned was a K1000 film shooter some years ago when they were largely used as student ...
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 | A Concise Review Of A Sexy 85
Marlon Richardson
The first thing that strikes you about the Zeiss Batis 85/1.8 is the design. It’s smooth, sleek, has contoured edges ...
Beauty & Portrait Photography Tutorial Using Sony Cameras
Miguel Quiles
A few months ago I partnered up with Sony to give everyone an exclusive look at my entire creative process ...
A 3 Year Old Classic? Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 Review On Relevancy
Bing Putney
Where it once sat alone, the 55 Zeiss 1.8 now sits in a crowded space, so with all the variants now available, should you consider this?
4 Tips On Creating Stunning Beauty Images With A One Light Setup
Miguel Quiles
In this first episode, I set out to explain my process behind capturing this beauty look that I absolutely love, using just a single light and a reflector.
