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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
Marlies Hartmann

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.

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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
Photography Tips

Frame Within a Frame | Examples and Tips For Advanced Compositions

Tanya Goodall Smith

Creating a frame within a frame is one of the basic principles of composition that can add a lot of interest and impact to your images.

Photography Tips

How to critique a photograph

Alice Houstons

The desire to share our photos is an innate piece of being a photographer. However, in a social media driven industry, we must remember to put our best work forward at all times. Here are a few quick reminders for you to think about before sharing your latest shots with the world!

Photographer Features

Children’s Photography With Shannon Sewell | Advice & Tips

Brandon Perron

Child photographer, Shannon Sewell, gives some valuable insight in how she has been able to transition from shooting her own children into commercial and editorial work.

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Use This Simple Trick for Better Photography Composition in Any Portrait

Pye

New tutorial! Learn one compositional trick you can use to make any portrait look more interesting & unique!

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How To Find The Best Focal Length For Portraits

Shivani Reddy

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

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The Quadrant System: A Simple Composition Technique Explained

Justin Heyes

Every Frame a Painting analyzes the use of quadrants in the film Drive; when used unconventionally can make your scene come alive.

Photography Tips

A Useful & Concise Comparison of The Rule Of Thirds vs. The Golden Ratio

Kishore Sawh

Here's a great explanation about the two most discussed principles of composition in photography. Learn what they are, but then think if you should really be using them at all.