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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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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next 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
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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
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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
Photography Tips

The Ultimate List of Photo Storage Options (updated)

David Crewe

As a photographer in today's digital age, protecting your data is one of the most important things you can do for your business (or hobby).

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Take a Tour of Adobe Photoshop on the iPad

Alice Houstons

It’s happened, folks. Something a lot of us have been waiting for. Photoshop is now available on the iPad! And recently, ...

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6 Tips On Working And Traveling Abroad For Photographers

Christopher

For those photographers who long to see the world and take their unique skillset on the road, here are seven tips to help you work anywhere as a photographer.

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Never Lose An Image With This File Backup And Cloud Storage Guide

Christopher

You’ve no doubt heard the idiom that warns against putting “all of your eggs into one basket.” However cliche the ...

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When Good Business Gets Restrictive | Internet Providers To Cap Access For The Same Cost

Kishore Sawh

Internet data usage is about to rise, and your costs might be also.

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CrashPlan Halts Their Home Cloud BackUp Service | What You Need To Know

Alice Houstons

Cloud photo storage home users are not having a good year.

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Data Backup | The 3-2-1 RULE & Why You Need To Implement It Now

J. Cassario

As photographers, the geeky tech side of backup and file storage isn’t always at the top of our list of exciting or fun things to take care of. With that being said, don't wait until disaster hits to implement a solid backup solution.

Camera Reviews and News

Lima | A Personal NAS/Cloud Creating Device With The Familiarity Of iOS

Kishore Sawh

What Lima is promising is a lot, but is it better than other NAS systems? Here's what it is, where it's strong, where it's weak, and where it's likely going.

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How To Use An HDD/SSD Docking Station For Inexpensive & Effective Backup

Kishore Sawh

Your back-up system should be solid, but it doesn't have to empty your wallet. Docking stations like this present a viable solution for many.

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Apple’s New ‘Photos’ App Makes Its Debut – Aperture & iPhoto Put To Rest

Kishore Sawh

Apple realized iPhoto and Aperture were doing neither them nor anyone else any favors, so they've created 'Photos' which has just made its debut.

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Canon Launches New ‘Irista’ Cloud Storage Service For Photographers

Anthony Thurston

Many of us use Dropbox, or maybe Google Drive, to share or store some of our photos on the cloud. Well, now there is a new service specifically for photographers, and it is called Irista.