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Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more
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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... 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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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

Fixing Harsh Lighting in Lightroom Where Light Modifiers Aren’t An Option

Shivani Reddy

We are breaking down how to post-produce images taken in harsh lighting conditions to balance out the overall tone of the image, for those time light modifiers can't be used.

10 Tips on How to Speed Up Lightroom

Pye

Is Lightroom running slow for you? Here are some tips to speed up your Lightroom workflow.

Pet Photography Guide | Gear, Tips, and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Holly Roa

When it comes to pet photography, or any animals really, you can expect to face a unique set of challenges.

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Loupedeck CT – A Hands On Review Of The New Creative Tool

Matthew Saville

In creative editing, we have many different stages of the creative process, and with the Loupedeck CT we can apply a workspace to each stage of this creative process making editing a breeze!

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Adobe Lightroom AI (2022 Update)

Matthew Saville

Artificial Intelligence is beginning to appear throughout the photography industry, in everything from cameras’ autofocus algorithms to image editing software. ...

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Zoner Photo Studio X Software Review

Matthew Saville

Zoner Photo Studio X is not your average raw editing software alternative. In fact, it is one of the best photo editing workflow solutions available!

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Lightroom Fundamentals: Adobe Lightroom vs Lightroom Classic

Pye

We’ve teamed up with Adobe to bring you a series of tutorials. In this video, we’ll be focusing on the ...

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How to Organize, Import, & Backup Your Images Using Adobe Lightroom Classic

Elena Jasic

This is one of the most important videos I will ever make. In this video I will cover the foundation you need to be a successful photographer. It starts with organization & backing up

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PortraitPro 21 Review | New And Improved Retouching Tools

Matthew Saville

New and much-improved, indeed! This is an impressive, worthwhile update to the PortraitPro retouching software; consider us very impressed!

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How to Create and Use Lightroom Templates for Photographers

Sean Lewis

Ever use Lightroom Templates before? Did you even know they existed? Learn how to create and use your own templates, which you can use for blogs, social media posts, and more. As an added bonus, we've included a few free templates that you can download, install, and use for yourself.

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De-Glossing Digital – Creating ‘Analog’ Looks With Modern Cameras

Oli Sanson

In the last few years, we’ve enjoyed the fruits of key roadmap points for several camera manufacturers. For anyone using ...

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Work Faster with This Photo Mechanic Lightroom Workflow

Alice Houstons

Shooting a wedding or long portrait session inevitably means that you go home with a massive number of images. Thanks ...

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