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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
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Where to Develop Film | The Best Labs for Film Photographers

Christina Blanarovich

Here's to saving ourselves some time from running around town trying to look for a decent film lab. Throw those keys on the table, and grab your comfy office chair because all you have to do is put those rolls of film inside a mailer.

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Bloom.io Review – Could This Be the CRM We’ve All Been Waiting For?

David Crewe

The great thing about Bloom.io from my research in the CRM world, is it's easy to get rolling if you're just a beginner starting on your own, and it's an incredible asset to automate your existing business if you're an established professional.

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The Ultimate List of Photo Storage Options (updated)

David Crewe

As a photographer in today's digital age, protecting your data is one of the most important things you can do for your business (or hobby).

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Registration for ‘Virtual’ Adobe Max 2020 Is Officially Open

David Crewe

Tune in for 56 hours of continuous live content, including keynotes, Sneaks, celebrity appearances, and musical performances. Explore 350+ sessions, where you’ll hear from amazing speakers and learn new skills.

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Adobe Events Go Virtual for 2020 In Response to Covid-19

David Crewe

Following the impressive 99u conference announcement, today Adobe went a step further by stating that all of their remaining events for 2020 go entirely virtual. "We are committed to delivering the world’s best digital events for customers and communities everywhere."

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Adobe Offers Its Annual 99U Creative Conference As A Free Virtual Event In Response to Covid-19

David Crewe

In response to the current pandemic situation, Adobe has announced they will be offering their annual 99U Creative Conference as ...

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Add A Creative Flair To Your Images With The Infinite Texture Panel

David Crewe

The Infinite Texture Panel uses AI to help you quickly and easily pull from a library of over 10,000 texture images sorted into 4 categories to add a creative flair to your images!

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How To Disable Instagram’s New ‘Stalker’ Feature | ‘Show Activity Status’

Kishore Sawh

Instagram wants you to be accountable ;-)