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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
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
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
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
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.
7 Ways To Becoming More Confident As a Photographer
Hanssie
Many times, the only thing that holds us back is confidence. You may have the best gear and lots of great ideas, but if you lack confidence in your abilities, your work will suffer.
The Art of ‘The Second Shot’ | A Challenge for Wedding Photographers
Easton Reynolds
'The Art of the Second Shot' is meant to help wedding photographers think outside the box.
Gary Fong ‘Virtual Cameras’ Aim To Interactively Teach You How To Tap Your Camera’s Full Potential
Kishore Sawh
Gary Fong has launched a new way to learn how to use your camera. It's interactive and inexpensive, but would you use it?
‘Good’ Is The New ‘Average’ So be ‘Great’ For A Chance | Motivation From Scott Robert Lim
Kishore Sawh
Scott Robert Lim knows a thing or two about struggling, and making it. Hear what he has to say about being noticed, and just how hard the competition really is.
Are Photography Workshops Worth It?
fotosiamo
Attending a workshop is a valuable way for photographers to accelerate their learning of their craft. Whether it is a shooting workshop, a post-processing workshop, or a business workshop, you can learn a lot more in one day or one weekend than from just reading tutorials all day long online. Not all workshops are created equal, however, so before you spend your money, be sure to do a little bit of research on both the instructors and the workshop itself.
