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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
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
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
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
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
Cheetah Stand C8 Review for Wedding and Event Photographers
Christopher
Flash stands are critical for wedding and event photography, but they're not always convenient. Enter the Cheetah Stand C8.
MagMod’s Most Anticipated Launch | 3 New Revolutionary Lighting Tools You Have To See!
Shivani Reddy
Magmod launches three new products for their 4th Kickstarter campaign - will you be pledging?
7 Creative Off-Camera Flash Techniques For Wedding Photographers
Alice Houstons
See how 7 of our Award winning photographers created these incredible images during the wedding day!
New Profoto Air Remote TTL-F Will Offer Full TTL & HSS Support For Fuji Cameras
Holly Roa
Fuji is coming up in the world. For ages, it was all CaNikon with a lot of photography equipment manufacturers, ...
How I Shot It | Balancing Natural and Artificial Light For 3 Different Looks
Brittany Smith
Using 1 light and an imperfect location to make a great set of shots
Shed New Light on the Same Old Places
Pye
It’s exciting when you discover the perfect scene to craft an inspiring image. Then, after shooting a location a few times, ...
Make Mixed Lighting Look Natural & Bright in Lightroom
Pye
In an ideal world, photographers would be able to direct every aspect of a session and modify lighting to create ...
5 Simple Steps To Create A Unique Reflection Shot | How We Shot It
Shivani Reddy
Visualize your art before you create it.
How To Transform Your Light With A Simple Speedlight Modifier | Minute Photography
Pye
We'll show you how to achieve twilight at any time of day with this simple lighting modifier.
Introducing The New Profoto B1X | Bigger, Brighter, Faster
Justin Heyes
Since its introduction in 2013, the Profoto B1 has taken the photographic community by storm. It was a veritable game-changer ...
3 Primary Subject Positions Relative To Your Key Light Source
Shivani Reddy
Learn which of 3 primary subject positions will yield more flattering portraits.
