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Best Lightroom Presets for Incredible Results

January 21, 2026

Who among us hasn’t heard of Lightroom? Professional photographers and enthusiasts around the world use this popular (and powerful) photo editing software. Because of its popularity, several companies have designed Lightroom-compatible presets to further simplify the editing process. With presets, photographers can apply pre-made adjustments to photos and get to a final image more quickly, ... Read more

What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes

January 21, 2026

As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.

How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide

January 21, 2026

If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, then you should check out this year's Perseid Meteor Shower! One of the strongest, most impressive meteor showers every year, the Perseids always deliver at least a handful of truly stunning, giant meteors streaking across the sky.

DxO PhotoLab 9 Review | Precision RAW Editing, Refined by AI

January 21, 2026

DxO PhotoLab has always occupied a slightly different lane than Lightroom or Capture One. Instead of focusing first on catalog management or creative presets, DxO’s reputation has been built on something more fundamental: getting the best possible image quality out of every camera and lens you own. Specifically, noise reduction, demosaicing, and lens correction have ... Read more

Impossible Things Now Learns Your Editing Style | Here’s How It Works

January 21, 2026

If you’ve ever wished your AI editing tool could just get your style without endless tweaking, Impossible Things’ latest update might be worth checking out. The Lightroom plugin, from the same team behind DVLOP, just added a feature called “Learn From My Edits” (currently in beta), which you can find and test here. The concept ... Read more

Photography Studio Management Software Guide (Updated)

January 20, 2026

Finding the right Studio Management Software is critical for photography and videography businesses of all sizes and genres. The right software will help you do the following: Keep your leads organized Automate critical tasks, reminders and emails Avoid double bookings Provide payment options Generate invoices and useful reports for performance tracking and taxes Much more ... Read more

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

January 20, 2026

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more

High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

January 19, 2026

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more

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Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures

January 19, 2026

Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!

Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

January 18, 2026

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more

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How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

January 17, 2026

Brittany Smith

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and ...

Flash Photography

How to Use Barn Door Lighting for Dramatic Portraits

July 16, 2025

Brittany Smith

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

Photography Tips

How I Shot It | A One Light Beauty Setup In A DIY Studio

May 13, 2025

Brittany Smith

You can create beautiful images in any space. Here's how.

Photography Careers and Business

How to Test Shoot With Model Agency Represented Models

February 18, 2025

Brittany Smith

When pursuing fashion and beauty photography, the caliber of models that one has access to has a serious impact on ...

Portrait Photography

How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

February 10, 2025

Brittany Smith

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence ...

Photography Tips

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

February 8, 2025

Brittany Smith

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus ...

Photography Tips

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

January 30, 2025

Zach Sutton

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.

Fashion Photography

Black and White Photography Tips with More Intention and Impact

April 7, 2022

Brittany Smith

Seeing in monochrome tips the world on its axis and provides a fresh perspective; almost as if seeing it for ...

Photography Tips

Makeup and Styling Guide for Photographers

November 14, 2021

Kishore Sawh

Most of this applies to either men or women, and helps building trust, credibility, and thus to bring out the best images between photographer and subject.