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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 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Try Impossible Things AI Culling Inside Lightroom Classic

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) culling thousands of wedding, portrait, or event images, you know the pain. And while plenty of tools promise faster culling, most miss the mark, sacrificing emotion for efficiency or forcing you to switch apps and break your workflow. Impossible Things is aiming to change that with a culling ... Read more
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Photography Challenge: Portraits in a Car

Scrolling through Instagram you’ll come across some creative and unique shoot concepts and locations, but if there is anything 2020 taught us… we’ve got to work with what we’ve got. Instead of heading out to a fancy location to film our YouTube video this week, we opted for something more convenient. This week, we’re going ... Read more

Imagen Video Brings AI-Powered Color Grading to Premiere Pro with New LUT-Driven Workflow

Imagen has launched Imagen Video, a new AI-powered color-grading tool designed for high-volume wedding and event videographers. It is now available in Beta and completely free to use. Videographers can start a new project immediately, with no credit card or subscription required. Via this platform, Imagen Video aims to remove one of the most time-consuming ... Read more

Filmora V15’s AI Extend: A New Tool for Smoothing Clips and Stretching Moments

What happens when a moment ends too soon on camera? For editors, that often means jumping through hoops—reshooting, looping footage, or faking slow motion—to create a smoother transition or preserve the emotional beat. Wondershare introduced AI Extend inside Filmora V15, using AI frame generation to extend clips by up to eight seconds without traditional interpolation ... Read more
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7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples

If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, think again. Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll face as a photographer, whether you’re interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits. In this article, we’ll cover a variety of tips, ideas, and ... Read more
First Three Professional Prime Lenses For Nikon You Should Buy

The First Three Prime Lenses Professionals Should Buy For Nikon DSLR

David Crewe

What are the three best professional level prime lenses you should start with for Nikon DSLRs?

The First Three Zoom Lenses Pros Should Buy For Canon DSLR

Jason Henington

When you’re starting your professional career as a photographer and first starting to make some money, it can be hard ...

The Three Best Prime Lenses for Beginners for Nikon

The First Three Prime Lenses Beginners Should Buy For Nikon DSLR

David Crewe

Knowing where to start with photography can be a tricky thing. Thankfully we've got you covered with this guide on the first 3 prime lenses you should buy for your Nikon DSLR!

When To Buy a 1.8 Lens Over a ‘Better’ 1.4 Lens

Kishore Sawh

Sometimes, even if money is no object...

What Are The Best Lenses For Product & Still Life Photography?

Max Bridge

The choice of lenses available to us these days is massive. In this article, I'll help guide you to selecting the best lens for your still life photography and recommend a few options to suit every budget.

How To Find The Best Focal Length For Portraits

Shivani Reddy

Does your lens choice matter when it comes to creating flawless portraits?

Are The “Best” Lenses The Most Expensive, And Do You Need Them?

Max Bridge

Sometimes the best lens for you isn't the one that's most expensive, and not because of cost.

Best Lenses For Wedding Photography According To 13 Top Wedding Photographers

Hanssie

Thirteen of the top wedding photographers chose their best lens for wedding photography. Can you guess which were the favorites?

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What Gear Do You Really Need To Start A Photography Business?

Max Bridge

What is the bare minimum you need to start a photography business? Do you need thousands of dollars worth of gear? Here's my opinion.