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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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The Best Music Licensing Sites (Updated)

David Crewe

The right song can make or break your video project and be the difference between impactful and boring.  The challenge ...

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Best Photo Editing Software and Apps

David Crewe

In this article, we list the best photo editing software available in 2020

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Nikon Releases NX Studio – Their New FREE Photo & Video Editing Software

David Crewe

NIKON RELEASES FREE NEW NX STUDIO SOFTWARE TO VIEW, PROCESS AND EDIT STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO NX STUDIO Merges the Capabilities of ViewNX-I and Capture NX-D into a Single Software Solution

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Format Launches Workflow – Offers 1-Year Free Membership In Support of Photographers Affected by Covid-19

David Crewe

Format's new product allows photographers to manage business operations while showcasing their work through professional-client galleries

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Tamron Announces New Series of Free Webinars With Tamron Pro Photographers

David Crewe

Six new PRO WEBINAR sessions beginning November 10th

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Registration for ‘Virtual’ Adobe Max 2020 Is Officially Open

David Crewe

Tune in for 56 hours of continuous live content, including keynotes, Sneaks, celebrity appearances, and musical performances. Explore 350+ sessions, where you’ll hear from amazing speakers and learn new skills.

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Registration Opens for Sony’s Digital “Kando Everywhere,” a Free Online Event for Content Creators

Matthew Saville

This morning, Sony has opened up registration for Kando Everywhere - a free online event where content creators can take classes and workshops, have online portfolio reviews, watch keynote presentations from SeaLegacy and Art of Visuals, and enter to win giveaways—including a Sony Alpha7S III camera!

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Adobe Events Go Virtual for 2020 In Response to Covid-19

David Crewe

Following the impressive 99u conference announcement, today Adobe went a step further by stating that all of their remaining events for 2020 go entirely virtual. "We are committed to delivering the world’s best digital events for customers and communities everywhere."

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Adobe Offers Its Annual 99U Creative Conference As A Free Virtual Event In Response to Covid-19

David Crewe

In response to the current pandemic situation, Adobe has announced they will be offering their annual 99U Creative Conference as ...

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Adobe Shares Some Free Education During The Coronavirus Lockdown

David Crewe

The team at Adobe has been working on some great tutorials and how-to guides to share as more creatives spend ...

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Free Stock Photos! A Short List of Free Stock Image Sites [Updated]

Alice Houstons

There has been a rise in websites that offer high quality, professional stock imagery that are for the most part completely free or fall under creative commons public domain licensing.

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Check Out This Photographer’s Response to Being Asked for Free Prints—By Multi-Millionaires…

Alice Houstons

What would your response be if a very wealthy client asked you to work for free? Photographer Tim Wallace may have some advice for your reply if it happens to you.

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