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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

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
Marlies Hartmann

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir 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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
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Photography Careers and Business

How to Scale a Photography Business | Key Concepts to Consider

Christopher

Getting started in photography is “easy.” Staying, thriving and growing a business in photography is the hard part. The barriers ...

Photography Tips

4 Hard Truths I Wish I Had Known When I Started My Photography Business

Brittany Smith

Be all that you can be is a slogan that far extends past the US Army recruiters and into the ...

Photography Careers and Business

Maternity Photography Pricing Advice to Maximize Revenue

Sean Lewis

Pricing is always a tricky topic in photography with no one-size-fits-all approach. However, follow these tips on maternity photography pricing to get a better idea where to start!

Aspiring Photographers Listen Up - Career Advice From A Commercial Photographer
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Career Advice From A Commercial Photographer | How To Survive

Max Bridge

The advice contained in this article is the single most important thing for anyone wishing to start a career as a commercial photographer. So many photographers ignore this point and it's a massive mistake.

Marketing for Photographers Photography Careers and Business

When Your Business Card Needs an Upgrade: 3 Tips for Creating a Better “Business Brochure”

Andy & Amii Kauth

Ask around. Photographers are always talking about how professional photography is more business than photography: maybe 80 to 90 percent ...

Photography Careers and Business

5 Things Every Bride & Groom Needs To Know About Preferred Vendors and Vendor Lists

Alice Houstons

The term 'Preferred Vendor' garners trust that the title was earned, but it's often not the case, and negatively affects you, the client.

SEO & Web Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

Social Media Marketing For Photographers: Use Periscope To Leverage Your Business

Hanssie

How can you leverage Periscope for your photography business and is it even worth your time and effort?

Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

The Best Advice From Photographers Succeeding in Smaller Cities

Lauchlan Toal

Often the advice you hear online is great if you're in a market filled with millions of potential clients, but in your city, you might not have that luxury. Luckily, there actually are photographers out there who are dominating their field while still enjoying small town life, and they've agreed to share their advice with you.