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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of Judaism. Furthermore, some Jewish weddings only incorporate one or two traditions out of respect to the families, while others observe several. With such an array of nuances and elements, it is important that photographers know ... Read more
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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.
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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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Visual Storytelling for Photographers – A New Series From JP Stones

David Crewe

Photographers are Visual Storytellers. In this series from JP Stones, we look at how to adapt a story for photography. We then discuss how that story can help you pose your models and create an engaging composition that will draw a viewer into your photo.

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Backyard Macro Photography Made Me Fall In Love With The Art | My COVID-19 StayHome Story

Matthew Saville

I was always anti-social as a natural habit. Actually, it was backyard macro photograph that gave me a creative passion, and helped me interact more with other people!

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5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

Michelle Bird

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

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15 Photographers Tell Us What Gets Them Excited & Motivated to Create Captivating Photos

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What gets you to keep pushing your creative boundaries? Hear from the pros on what motivates them and gets them excited.

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Grand Prize Winner Announced for the Best Photo of the Year at the 2019 Agora Awards

David Crewe

The grand prize winner was announced for the Best Photo of the Year at the 2019 Agora Awards. Join us and have a look at the winning images from winner, Michael Aboya!

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15 Photographers Take On the Dramatic Light Challenge

Shivani Reddy

See how our community members interpreted this week's lighting challenge.

Wedding Photography Tips and Tutorials

3 Wedding Photography Rules You Didn’t Know About

Vanessa Joy Photography

Learn these unspoken rules of wedding photography from Vanessa Joy.

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Moments in Time with Elia Locardi – Smugmug & Fuji

David Crewe

Elia Locardi has traveled the world, and now he's sharing everything in between -- the photography, food, travel, people, relationships and experiences that have shaped his career with his new series “Moments in Time,” launched in partnership with Flickr + SmugMug.

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Photographer Recreates Indigenous Aztec Myths Through Cinematic Portraits

David Crewe

Looking for some inspiration to get your week started right? Join us as we get a detailed look at JP Stones latest project bringing Aztec myths to life through his cinematic portraiture.

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10 Successful Photographers Name Their Peer Inspirations

Pye

"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" - Issac Newton

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Winners Revealed For 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

David Crewe

The winning images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards photo contest have been announced, and believe us when we say that they're worth your time.

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Color of Place: Julieanne Kost’s Color Palettes From Around the World

David Crewe

Can every location be defined by a unique, identifiable color palette? Julieanne Kost has created a series of images created from blurred strips of travel photographs to answer that question.

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