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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!

5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

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.

30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. It’s also worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Softbox vs Umbrella | Comparing Two Common Lighting Modifiers

Matthew Saville

What is the difference between these two very important lighting modifiers? Every portrait photographer should know how to use both of them correctly...

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Photography Tips

Profoto Announces New Range of Profoto Softboxes and Light-Shaping Accessories

Sean Lewis

Lighting company Profoto has released their new range of Profoto Softboxes for B-Series, D-series and Pro-Heads. The new softbox options ...

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MagMod XL | Hands-On with MagMod Professional Strobe Kit XL (Pt. 2 of 2)

Sean Lewis

We previously shared our thoughts on the new MagMod XL line after getting our hands on the MagMod Professional Strobe ...

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V-Flat World and Karl Taylor Launch New Light Cone | 360 Diffusion for Product Photography

Sean Lewis

If you’ve ever struggled to capture product photography shots of highly reflective objects, like jewelry, electronics, etc., you know how ...

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Our 3 Favorite Gels for Ambient Light Manipulation

Pye

Gels are a super fun tool that can be used to color correct scenes or to creatively alter the image.

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Broncolor Scoro Wi-Fi RFS 2 Review | Beast Mode

Brittany Smith

The increasing quality of cameras found in smartphones and the technological advances in lighting throughout the industry has made photography ...

Photography Tips

Is the Mola Setti the King of Beauty Dishes?

Craig Beckta

If you are a portrait photographer who takes his lighting seriously, then you will want to read this entire article. Because if you don’t, you may just miss out on something that will push your light shaping abilities to a whole other level. Do I have your attention? Great, then keep reading.