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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

How to Test Shoot With Model Agency Represented Models

Brittany Smith

When pursuing fashion and beauty photography, the caliber of models that one has access to has a serious impact on ...

Set A Light 3D Create a Virtual Photoshoot SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Create A Full Photoshoot From The Comfort Of Your Computer. No Studio Or Model Required

David Crewe

Need a creative outlet during the quarantine? Set A Light 3D lets you create full-blown photoshoots from the comfort of your computer! Test out lighting, modifiers, light types and more with this fun application that's recently gotten a powerful update!

How To Pose People Who Aren’t Models

Anita Sadowska

Struggling to pose and direct your models? Anita's got 7 helpful tips to get you through every shoot.

This Real/Fake Fenty Beauty Model Debate Could Have Implications For Photographers

Kishore Sawh

Just the mere questioning could have opportunity costs for photographers and models

Art, Sex, and Women | Is Bella & GiGi Hadid’s Nude Vogue Shoot Beautiful, Disgusting, Or Something Else?

Holly Roa

Do you think the responses would be different here in the US as it would be in the UK?

These Types of Images Do Almost 40% Better on Instagram

Kishore Sawh

Not talking about backshots. Those do 220% better...

How To Get The Best Out Of Your Subjects | Direct, Don’t Pose

Holly Roa

Photography subjects run a gamut from seasoned models to inexperienced and hesitant folk who need a photo of themselves but ...

Model Mayhem Updates Their Membership Subscription

Brittany Smith

Model Mayhem, the social networking site used by many aspiring photographers and models alike, has restructured their membership level into ...

Getting Started As A Fashion Photographer Part 3 | Bartering For Studio Time, Fresh Faces, & Housing

Brittany Smith

This is inside the life of an aspiring and working fashion photographer again - blood, sweat, and agency boards.

Insight Into A Model’s Job & It’s Important For Photographers To Understand It

Brittany Smith

When first diving into the pursuit of following one’s dreams it is easy to get sidetracked with the overwhelming ideas ...

Model Mayhem Becomes A Bit More Relevant & Reliable With Verified Credits

Kishore Sawh

Model Mayhem was always an attractive idea with less than attractive execution, but this may be the start of it becoming better.

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