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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. What Are Fresnel Lenses ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
What To Expect When You're an Expecting Photographer
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Tips for the Pregnant Photographer

Michelle Ford

So, you're an expecting photographer. Here are 7 things to consider from Pregnancy through Delivery in our "What to Expect When You're An Expectant Photographer - The Ultimate Guide Part 1."

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Update – A Photographer’s Death at Hocking Hills State Park Might Be Result of Foul Play

Alice Houstons

A $10,000 reward has been posted by Crime Stoppers for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in the wrongful death of this photographer.

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Photographer Shot 9 Times in the Park by Teens Who Asked for a Photo

Alice Houstons

Recently a photographer was shot nine times at a local park in Phoenix by the very kids who asked him to take their photos.

Camera Reviews and News Camera Bags

ThinkTank Signature 10 and Signature 13 Camera Bags | Hands-On Review

Josh Chun

With the Signature ThinkTank shoulder bag series, photographers can look good while they make other people look good.

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Photographer Helps Save Unwanted Dogs With Portrait Series

Hanssie

It’s one of those issues that makes us uncomfortable to think about so we put it out of our minds ...

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Traveling with Cameras and Electronics Under A Travel Ban | A Photographer’s Recount

Kate Hailey

On March 21, 2017, the United States implemented a ban on bringing certain electronic items in your carry-on luggage from ...

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Instagram For The Working Photographer | Clients Can Soon Book You In-App

Kishore Sawh

Instagram has been taking large strides in the past year, making advertising easier to do, giving users more sharing options, ...

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Photographers Struck, One Killed, on Railroad Tracks Saturday

Tanya Goodall Smith

A woman was killed after being struck by a train on railroad tracks near Santa Barbara, California. Three others were involved in the accident.

Photographer Features

Aspiring Photographer Challenges the ‘Terrorist’ Stereotype in Exhibition

Ryan Filgas

A Doctor with Purpose Dr. Umair Wadood, a medical doctor and lecturer in Peshawar, of the KPK province in Pakistan, ...

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A Professional Photographer’s Guide to Being a “Friend-ographer”

Adam Kuzik

The duties and responsibilities of a "Friend-ographer."