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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
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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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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
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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.
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The Ultimate Guide To Motion Timelapse Of The Milky Way | Tutorial

Anthony Thurston

If you are looking to take your astrophotography game to the next level, a logical next step is a motion timelapse of the Milky Way.

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How to Shoot The Milky Way That Is Obscured By Extreme Light Pollution In Singapore

Justin Ng

In this tutorial, I am going to show you how I shoot the Milky Way that’s obscured by the heavy light pollution in Singapore using photography equipment that you may already have and a workflow that probably works in most versions of Photoshop without purchasing additional plugins.

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Useful Pocket Guide and Tips for Timelapse and Astrophotography

Hanssie

If you missed this weekend's Supermoon, it's okay because there are five this year and you still have two more opportunities before the year is out. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

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‘A Ride In The Sky’ Gives an Amazing New Twist {Literally} to Astro Timelapse

Hanssie

The following timelapse, created by Lance Page of Page Films, gives a new twist (pun intended) to astro timelapse photography.

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Never-Before-Seen ‘Impossible’ Images of Milky Way Captured in Singapore

Justin Ng

I have been asking myself if it’s really impossible to capture the Milky Way galaxy in Singapore and so, I’ve decided to make my first attempt after the monsoon season was over and voila! I could see it! All hope was not lost after all.

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Dazzling Star Trails Captured Despite the Heavy Light Polluted Skies Over Singapore

Hanssie

In a city of 5 million people, the light pollution would be heavy at best, so many would say that astrophotography there would be a near impossible task. Astrophotographer Justin Ng has taken on this challenging task and have created these beautiful composites of the skies over Singapore.

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How to find the best locations in your area for shooting the night sky

Anthony Thurston

Shooting at night can be a challenge if you live in a populated area. Light pollution can, and does, prevent you form getting the most out of your exposures and can ruin a shot. When I first started thinking about shooting the stars I thought I had to physically drive around and look for good spots. Surely, I thought to myself, there must be a better way to find locations relatively close to you which would be good candidates for amazing star photography.

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