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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography
Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. What Are Fresnel Lenses ... Read more
Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints
When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed
When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more
Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits
If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more
Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners
The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images
Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow
You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more
SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)
A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients
Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)
Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
Jewellery Brand Shoots Campaign Entirely via FaceTime
David Crewe
Bespoke engagement ring and jewelry brand, Taylor and Hart, has just launched the UK’s first advertising campaign featuring imagery shot ...
How To Use Your DSLR As A Webcam – Updated
David Crewe
To help bridge the gap between your computer's webcam and your professional cameras, several companies have released software & hardware to help take advantage of the cameras you already own making it incredibly easy to level up your web-conferencing presentation!
Go Behind the Scenes On A FaceTime Photoshoot with Anita Sadowska
David Crewe
In this BTS video, Anita decided to have some fun while staying at home and did a FaceTime Photoshoot! There were many challenges and the image quality is more than questionable but we had so much fun!
This Photographer Uses Facetime To Create Self-Isolation Portraits
David Crewe
The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown has hit pretty much every industry and livelihood hard in the last few weeks, and it ...
