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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Fall Leaves Photography Tips and Ideas

Michelle Bird

That cozy time of the year is right around the corner, hot drinks, trees reaching a peak of bright colors, baked goods, fireplaces keeping you warm, everyone bundled up in their favorite sweater...honestly, I can keep going about fall. Here are some tips to photograph fall foliage.

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Learn How to Photograph Lightning with These 7 Essential Tips

Dawn Gilfillan

Trying to photograph lightning can be a challenge, but the images you get will be very rewarding. No two lightning ...

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3 Visual Storytelling Techniques You Can Use to Create More Impactful Portraits | Meg Loeks

Meg Loeks

Lighting and composition play key roles in capturing great portraits, but creating a powerful story will stir an emotional response. In this article, Meg Loeks shares 3 techniques to help enhance storytelling within YOUR work.

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Backyard Macro Photography Made Me Fall In Love With The Art | My COVID-19 StayHome Story

Matthew Saville

I was always anti-social as a natural habit. Actually, it was backyard macro photograph that gave me a creative passion, and helped me interact more with other people!

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How to Take Moody Photos – A Guide By Mango Street

Alice Houstons

Popular YouTube photography enthusiasts, Mango Street are back! And today, they’re here to show you how to take perfect moody photos the right way using natural light and exposure.

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Myspace Tom Teaches Photography on Instagram

Shivani Reddy

You remember Myspace right? The Facebook before Facebook? Maybe you haven’t heard of it but does this picture ring a ...

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Jerry Ghionis Interview

Hanssie

When one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the world reflects and imparts advice, you would do well to listen. Here's Jerry Ghionis for SLR Lounge.

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Photography Tips | One Thing I Wish I Knew When I Started Photography: Clay Cook

Hanssie

Commercial and editorial photographer Clay Cook shares with us the one thing he wish he knew when he started photography.

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Learn How To Analyze Photos With These 5 Easy Photography Tips

Max Bridge

Here are a few simple techniques to assist you in doing something immeasurably valuable, analyzing a photo.

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Become a More Creative Photographer | 8 Tech Tricks to Experiment With in 2016

Lauchlan Toal

As 2015 comes to a close, we're all thinking about our plans and goals for 2016. Many of these goals are big picture things - get more clients, improve your website, make more time for photos with family. It’s great to have these overarching, guiding goals in mind. It’s also worth thinking about smaller things, fun things.

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Using Film to Help You Master Digital Photography

Ryan Filgas

The purpose of this article is to provide some helpful exercises and get photographers back in touch with their film roots while shooting digital.