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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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8 Affordable White Backdrop and Background Options

Tanya Goodall Smith

Minimalism is a concept often utilized in photography. There's nothing more minimal than a white backdrop. Here are 8 white backdrop options that are affordable and accessible.

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Sony Introduces Three New High-Performance G Lenses to its Full-Frame E-mount Lens Lineup

David Crewe

Sony's New 50mm, 40mm and 24mm Lenses Combine Incredible Image Quality and Intuitive Operability, all at a price that won't break your bank

TTArtisan Launches Super Cheap 35mm f1.4 Manual Lens for APS C And MFT Mounts SLR Lounge
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TTartisan Released A $73 35mm F1.4 for Fujifilm X

Matthew Saville

Here's a 35mm f/1.4 prime for your crop-sensor cameras that only costs $73! It looks well-made and sharp, too!

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Akaso Brave 7 LE Review – An Action Camera for Vloggers

David Crewe

The incredibly affordable dual-screen 4k Akaso Brave 7 LE Action Camera takes aim at the big player (GoPro) and actually lands a hit with this one!

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Build A Portrait Studio for $1,000

David Crewe

In this write up we’ll go over how you can create amazing portraits anywhere with a lighting kit that can fit into a suitcase, and costs just around $1000

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Akasotech V50 Elite Action Camera Review – A Low Cost 4K Alternative

David Crewe

The Akaso V50 Elite is a fantastic budget-friendly system you won't regret giving a try. It can do everything you'd want out of an action camera, it just lacks the "wow" factor...unless you consider it's cost.

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Pelican Photography Collection Launches ‘Vault’ – Affordable, Lightweight, & Dependable Carry Solutions for Camera Gear

David Crewe

Rugged durability meets lightweight mobility with unmatched protection for camera gear. The Newly Launched Vault by Pelican Photography Collection exclusively at B&H looks like it may be an ultimate solution for protecting your gear while on the road.

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Fujiflm X-T100 | Hands-On Review

David Crewe

With great form and several eye-catching functions, this may just be the affordable, compact travel/vlogging/portrait camera you've been looking for.