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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
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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

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
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Dry Dog, Wet Dog | Before & After Bathtime Shows Off Dog Personalities

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This fun series of images show the different personalities of the same dog before and after bathtime.

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Cute Dog Portraits | Ty Foster Explores Dogs Wearing Cone of Shame

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In the following series, Ty Foster explores dogs forced to wear the e-collar and "how dogs truly feel about the plastic prison that is the cone.”

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Photographer Helps Save Unwanted Dogs With Portrait Series

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It’s one of those issues that makes us uncomfortable to think about so we put it out of our minds ...

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Surf Photographer Ben Moon’s Beautiful Tribute to His Dying Dog

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Ben Moon's latest project, a very personal tribute to his dog, is (in my opinion) some of his best work and it's been making the viral rounds on the Internet this week.

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Pegasus Project – Time-Lapse Documenting the Growth of a Sick Rescue Puppy

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South African filmmaker Dave Meinert rescued Pegasus, a Great Dane, from a backyard puppy mill when she was just 4 weeks old. Not knowing how long she would live, he decided to celebrate each day she had.

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Creative Dog Photography by Sara Rehnmark

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Using household items and some imagination, Sara Rehnmark creates some cute and funny scenes of her dog, Rufus, while he sleeps.

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Instagrammer Pairs His Bull Terrier, Illustrations, and Photography in Hilarious Images

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Rafael Mantesso puts his adorable Bull Terrier, Jimmy Choo in hilarious images paired with his illustrations.

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Vibrant, Whimsical & Playful Photos of Happy Dogs by Pet Photographer Kaylee Greer

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Adorable portraits of dogs by pet photographer Kaylee Greer of Dog Breath Photography.

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‘One Dog Policy’ – The Loneliness of Only {Pet} Children | Images by Maija Astikainen

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Photographer Maija Astikainen is interested in anthropomorphism, or personifying the characteristics of a human onto an animal and photographing homes with only one dog.

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What Happens When You Put Two Pit Bulls in a Photo Booth?

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Question: When you put two pit bulls in a photo booth together, what do you get? Answer: Two adorable dogs kissing.