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Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

The cake cutting ceremony is one of the key moments in a wedding reception that is not without its challenges.  From lighting to positioning, the proper techniques and preparation are critical to delivering consistently incredible images for your clients.  In this article, we’re going to provide some cake cutting photography tips to level up your ... Read more

Honcho Review: Real-Time Photo Delivery and Sales, Powered by AI Face Recognition

Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever shot a conference or wedding with hundreds of guests, you know the actual photography is the fun and easy part. It’s in the aftermath where things get complicated: spending hours sorting through thousands of nearly identical shots, batch editing until your eyes blur, uploading everything to multiple galleries, and ... Read more
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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."
Ray Simone Preserves Photos of Old New York SLR Lounge
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Meet Ray Simone – The Brooklyn Based Photographer Who Preserves Old Photos of New York for Future Generations

David Crewe

Ray Simone is a photographer and lifelong New Yorker who’s been scouring flea markets, stoop sales, estate sales, and street ...

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Olympus Introduces The New OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Camera – Compact, Customizable, and Versatile

David Crewe

During PPE. Olympus announced its latest, (and LONG awaited), OM-D mirrorless camera, an impressive update to its compact and versatile OM-D E-M5 Mark II, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera.

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Joe DiGiovanna: One NYC Timelapse Photographer’s Mission to Capture The City as Never Before

Sean Lewis

What's the longest timelapse you've ever created? It's possible that Joe DiGiovanna has you beat! Join us and have a look at his incredible ongoing 30 year project timelapsing the New York City Skyline.

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Sigma Announces August Lineup of Dealer Photography Workshops

David Crewe

Workshops for all skill levels will cover automotive, urban landscape, travel, architecture photography and more; get hands-on experience and training from Sigma experts.

Photographer Features

These Are The Faces Of NYC’s Craigslist Personal Ads | Strictly Platonic

Bing Putney

New York is the most populous city in the United States. People are crammed into apartment buildings, restaurants, cafes and ...

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Bill Cunningham’s Bicycle & Library Are Going On Display

Kishore Sawh

The death of an icon is, in many ways, not a death at all, but an immortalization, and for the ...

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On Becoming A Fashion Photographer: Dress the part to be taken seriously.

Brittany Smith

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” – Edith Head My dad was always a ...

Photography Tips

Three Tips For Photographing Landmarks From A Totally Different Perspective

Hanssie

We've all seen the picture perfect postcard image of {insert famous landmark here}. Here are three tips to make yours different.

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Clever Split Screen Timelapse Shows the Similarities of New York and Paris

Hanssie

Freelance filmmaker Franck Matellini has created this clever timelapse which shows the two popular cities in a side-by-side comparison.

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A Career’s Worth Of Wisdom On Retouch, In A Minute | Russell James

Kishore Sawh

Russell James speaks volumes about retouching in just a minute, as maybe only someone like him could, coming at the topic as a photographer, a social conscious artist, and it's not hard to believe as a father as well.

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‘New York UP & Down’ – Raw street Photography Of NY In The 80s.

Kishore Sawh

Frank Horvat began shooting fashion in New York in the late 50s, but his affection for the city allowed for this project that shows New York from street level in possibly it's most defining period yet.

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The Greatest ‘Extra’ Bokeh You’ve Ever Seen: Takashi Kitajima

Kishore Sawh

Photographer Takashi Kitajima shares his time with us and simply the most incredible bokeh I've ever come across.

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