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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
Marlies Hartmann

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more

Sunset Portrait Photography Tips and Techniques

Pye

Learn how to create stunning, dramatic blue sunset portraits with a single OCF.

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21 Groomsmen Posing Cues From Wedding Photographers

Alice Houstons

Hear what advice wedding industry pros have about groomsmen posing.

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens | 15 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Christopher

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.

The Reciprocal Rule in Photography and How to Apply It

Pye

How fast does your shutter speed need to be to achieve a sharp image?  To answer this question, look to ...

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How To Use a Photography Reflector to Enhance Your Photos

Jules Ebe

Learn how to choose the right reflector and tricks on how to use it on location or in the studio to enhance your photography.

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5 Common Key Light Patterns Every Portrait Photographer Should Know

Pye

As portrait photographers, one of the most important fundamental lessons we learn involves lighting patterns. We often focus on posing ...

Top 5 Newborn Photography Marketing Tips

Laura Levitan

To succeed as a newborn photographer, your talent needs to extend beyond artistic skills and include the ability to market ...

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Tea Ceremony Photography Tips and Inspiration

Christopher

Tea ceremonies are a traditional part of many Chinese, Vietnamese and other Asian weddings.  They are important rituals that symbolize ...

How to Use An ND Filter For Portraits

Pye

Who says you can't use ND filters for portraiture?

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Why Won’t My Camera Focus? 15 Possible Reasons

Pye

Having trouble focusing your camera? We’re often too “in the zone” or in a hurry to figure out how to ...

Natural Light Vs Flash: Budget Studio Edition

Sean Lewis

Each time we step on-location for a photo session, we need to make the best of the scenery and decide ...

How to Use Barn Door Lighting for Dramatic Portraits

Brittany Smith

Harsh light is back in popularity, and barn doors are a great way to control it for portraits and headshots.