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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

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.
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Sandmarc iPhone Lens Review – A Fun Entry Into The World of High Quality Mobile Photography

David Crewe

These well built iPhone lenses from Sandmarc are a less expensive alternative to Moment and many other systems on the market.

Cortex Camera App Review | One Of The Best Photography Apps, Period

Kishore Sawh

With the arrival of many other great apps, Cortex still stands apart.

‘Technical Camera’ | A New Camera App For Dedicated-Camera Users

Kishore Sawh

Technical Camera is looking to be the go-to phone app for users like you

Moment Anamorphic Lens & NiSi Prosories Filter Kit Push Phone Cameras To New Heights

Holly Roa

Who can actually deny that phones are now tools of utility in our field?

Why Do I Look Bad in Photos & What Can Be Done About It

Kishore Sawh

Hold off on the nose job.

MacOS High Sierra | Quick Overview of The Best Features

Justin Heyes

With all the months of beta testing in anticipation for the latest Apple desktop OS to come out of Cupertino, ...

iOS 11 & HEIF HEVC | A Quick Look At The New Image File Formats In Your Pocket

Justin Heyes

The new formats mean a lot for your devices

7 4K Cameras That Can Be Bought for Less Than the Price Of The iPhone X

Justin Heyes

On September 12th, the world waited with bated breath for the biggest reveal since the original iPhone, the iPhone X. ...

iPhone X & Photography | A Look Into The Future, But Do You Like What You See?

Kishore Sawh

Nudging ever closer to all most people will need, but what does this mean for us?

The iPhone Era | TIME Covers Signal Big Changes In Professional Photography

Holly Roa

In the rapidly-changing landscape that is professional photography, the usurping of prominent magazine cover shoots by iPhoneography is an interesting ...

Smartphone Photography | Minimalist Apps & Gear to Up Your Photo and Video to Cinematic Standards

Justin Heyes

Shooting cover images of magazines, billboards, commercials and music videos, the hyperbole that phones are not ‘good enough’ went away ...

Rolling Shutter (That ‘Wobbly’ Effect In Your Video) | What it is, Why It Occurs, & What’s Next

Kishore Sawh

Perhaps one of the more pervasive and lingering issues with modern digital sensor tech is the phenomenon known as rolling ...