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Golf Course Wedding Photography Tips and Inspiration

You don’t have to love the game of golf to appreciate golf course weddings. The lush grounds and immaculate landscaping found at most golf courses have made them popular wedding venues. However, photographing a wedding on a sprawling golf course comes with its own set of challenges. From navigating the expansive grounds to working within ... Read more

Clients Asking for RAW Files? Here’s What to Do

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from photographers in our Photography Mastermind Group, and even via DMs goes like this: “My clients want my RAW files. What should I do?” This topic has sparked a lot of debate in the photography community, and unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of poor advice circulating. ... Read more

Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more
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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... 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

Shooting My First Fashion Editorial | Gear, Location, Lead-Up, & Lessons Learned

Brittany Smith

Validation. We all seek it. For some it is that first gallery showing, an artist spotlight or a feature. For ...

Sigma Art Lens Price & Availability Released | 14mm F1.8 ART & 24-70mm F2.8 Art

Kishore Sawh

Near the end of February this year Sigma made a huge announcement when they unveiled 4 new lenses, 3 of ...

How To Shoot Fashion Portraits & The Psychology Behind Them

Kishore Sawh

I grew up around women who were into fashion and within it, and that carried through my life thus far, ...

Model Mayhem Updates Their Membership Subscription

Brittany Smith

Model Mayhem, the social networking site used by many aspiring photographers and models alike, has restructured their membership level into ...

Automated Studio ‘Live’ Is Set To Take Photography Jobs In Product, Catalogue, & Fashion

Kishore Sawh

The writing has been on the wall for ages, and loosely translated it reads: much of photography will be automated ...

How To Color Grade With Luminosity Masks In Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

In case you missed the memo, in a world where everyone is on the same presets and basic skills of ...

Bill Cunningham’s Bicycle & Library Are Going On Display

Kishore Sawh

The death of an icon is, in many ways, not a death at all, but an immortalization, and for the ...

On Becoming A Fashion Photographer: Dress the part to be taken seriously.

Brittany Smith

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” – Edith Head My dad was always a ...

Getting Started As A Fashion Photographer Part 3 | Bartering For Studio Time, Fresh Faces, & Housing

Brittany Smith

This is inside the life of an aspiring and working fashion photographer again - blood, sweat, and agency boards.

Getting Started As A Fashion Photographer Part 2 | NYC Fashion Can Be Brutal, Be Prepared

Brittany Smith

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill These words ...

Insight Into A Model’s Job & It’s Important For Photographers To Understand It

Brittany Smith

When first diving into the pursuit of following one’s dreams it is easy to get sidetracked with the overwhelming ideas ...

3 Ways To Get Glowing Skin

Dennis Dunbar

Beauty retouching is all about beautiful, flawless, perfect skin, and there are many, many retouching techniques shared on the web ...