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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more
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Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
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How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more
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Photographer Insurance Guide

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!

Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more
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How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more
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Ansel Adams On Pre-Visualization & Photographic Education

Bilal Akhtar

Ansel Adams was a luminary in photography. His landscape work entertains a global audience, and even till this day, his black and ...

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One Woman’s Mission to #GivePhotos To People Who Have Never Seen One Of Themselves

Shivani Reddy

A woman on a mission to change how people see themselves, one photo at a time.

Photography Tips

Pacing a Fuji X-T2 | Shooting Dancers Through Rain & NYC City Grime With Omar Z. Robles

Shivani Reddy

See how street photographer Omar Robles uses the FujiFilm XT2 to capture the juxtaposition of elegant ballerinas in the gritty streets of NYC.

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From Celebration to Tragedy: Wedding Photographer Documents the Final Goodbyes of Client’s Newborn

Chad DiBlasio

'I create photos to remind people of the love they have in their lives.' - This is the sentence and thought that was born from tragedy.

Photography Tips

6 Things You Need to Master to Be a Badass Wedding Photographer | Huy Nguyen [WPPI 2016]

Andy & Amii Kauth

Huy Nguyen seriously believes that you can be an amazing wedding photographer and that's what he talked about in his platform class at WPPI.

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Our Definition Of Failure Could Be Killing Success | This Is For Those Immobilized By Fear

Kishore Sawh

For those who are struggling to move, paralyzed by fear and failure.

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From Amateur to Award Winning in Less Than a Year | Interview With 18-Year-Old Eli Dreyfuss

Tanya Goodall Smith

Self-taught high school Senior Eli Dreyfuss rapidly went from “spraying and praying” to exhibiting his signature photographic style as the winner of various photography competitions around the world.

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Conceptual Art Photographer Brings a Little Whimsy to the Industry | Joel Robison

Sparkle Hill

I ran across Joel Robison's work several months ago and I instantly became intrigued. He has the ability to take a basic self-portrait and turn it into a storybook-worthy piece of art.

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6 DIY Holiday Gifts For The Photographers In Your Life

Chris Nachtwey

What are you to do when you have no idea what to buy the photographers in your life? Go the DIY route!

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Inspiration & Plagiarism: The Good, Bad, & The Ugly

J. Cassario

I have often preached that it’s your ability as an artist to stand out and be different that will set you apart and make you great. One of the most famous and well known artists in our history, Pablo Picasso, was known for his originality in his work. He was also the artist that once said, “Good artists copy, but great artists steal.” Wait, what?!?

Photographer Features

Ikea’s New Commercial Is Fit For Your Dreams & The Silver Screen

Kishore Sawh

Ikea has teamed up with some brilliant creative companies to produce a beautiful and inspiring commercial all about the comfiest place in the world...your own bed.

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Imagery From a Life at Sea | Interview With Joel Woods

Chris Nachtwey

Joel Woods is a full time commercial fisherman. Check out his photography to see what it’s like to work on an active fishing vessel.

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