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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next 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
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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
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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
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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
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The Creative Response: How Freelancers and Agencies Are Adapting During COVID-19

David Crewe

We all know COVID-19 has decimated the U.S. economy. But how have creatives and freelancers fared? How are they adjusting to get through this crisis? In this new report, Soundstripe surveyed over 320 video freelancers and creative agencies to find out.

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Business Tips | How To Prepare For Your Freelance Career

Holly Roa

Freelancing can be a life of freedom, of sampling from many plates, and of feast or famine. There are no ...

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Advice to Freelance Photographers After 5 Years In the Business

Brittany Smith

Some things you can only learn from experience.

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Infographic Guide To Being A Self-Employed Photographer

Kishore Sawh

Interested in being a working photographer? This can help you see the path.

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Reuters Enacts Ban On RAW Photos For Sake Of Speed & Ethics

Kishore Sawh

Reuters now bans RAW images and JPEGs derived from RAW files, but there are more ways to 'lie' in an image than through processing.

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Work Hard Anywhere | Find Good Workspaces Wherever You Are

Kishore Sawh

You're a creative in the 21st Century, and are therefore unbound to your desk, and can make an office in any city. Work Hard Anywhere App is a free tool to help you find the best workspaces

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PayPal.Me | New Service Makes Getting Paid & Paying Easy, Safe, Personal

Kishore Sawh

You've got to love the idea of getting paid easier, and being able to pay and keep track of everything easier. PayPal is giving this option to existing users worldwide. Freelancers rejoice

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‘Make Me Beautiful’ – Photoshop Series Examines Beauty Standards in 25 Countries

Hanssie

One woman sent 40 Photoshop retouchers in 25 different countries an unaltered photograph with the instructions, "Make me beautiful" as a study in global beauty standards.