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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of Judaism. Furthermore, some Jewish weddings only incorporate one or two traditions out of respect to the families, while others observe several. With such an array of nuances and elements, it is important that photographers know ... Read more
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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.
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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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Sirkhane Darkroom Needs Your Support!

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DARKROOM is a photography school under Sirkhane and run by Serbest Salih on Turkish/Syrian border.

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Sigma Gives Back with New Dealer Program – Donating 5% Of Sales To Charity

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Sigma gives back with a new Dealer Program. Now through June 30, 2020, 5% of all Sigma lens sales through authorized dealers will be donated to charitable organizations working on COVID-19 relief efforts

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One Woman’s Mission to #GivePhotos To People Who Have Never Seen One Of Themselves

Shivani Reddy

A woman on a mission to change how people see themselves, one photo at a time.

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4 Reasons to Donate Your Time for Nonprofit Photography

J. Cassario

Any professional photographer will tell you, the more you shoot, the better you get. You’ve heard it time and time again, and that couldn't be truer when starting up a photography business. Working with clients and learning how to interact with them takes time. Whether its posing, working with large groups of people, or simply just the social aspect of learning how speak to people while having a camera to your face…takes practice. The problem is that practicing these things can be difficult as you sit at home staring at all your nice pretty camera equipment, but no one to practice on.

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The Secret Garden: Dazzling Fairytale Worlds Created In One Small Space With One Backdrop

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Daniela Majic has created a magical fairytale world filled with flowers and butterflies, colors and fashion in her attic.

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Photographer’s Tragedy Inspires Her to Start a Nonprofit for Preemie Babies

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Inspired by the volunteer photographer that provided their only professional family photo with their sick daughter, Daneen starts a nonprofit organization to give back by photographing NICU preemies.