Shooting Tips

Incorporate Headshots Into Any Photography Business: 5 Tips From New York’s Best Headshot Photographer

Jamie Davis Smith

There is one thing just about everyone needs: a headshot. Once used only by actors, headshots are now something everyone needs, whether it’s for their company’s website, a dating app, Facebook, or a LinkedIn profile.

How to Photograph Death Valley Flowers

Matthew Saville

After eleven long years of drought and/or sub-optimal conditions, a "super bloom" is happening in Death Valley again!

Wildlife Photography: High-Key Mountain Hare in the Snow [How I Shot It]

Snow makes it easy to try out a high-key style. Here's a look at how to create a high-key style in a wildlife photograph.

15 Posing Tips for Same-Sex Weddings

Jamie Davis Smith

Below are 15 posing tips from numerous photographers to help you pose same-sex couples with ease.

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Wildlife Photography: Drinking Red Squirrel [How I Shot It]

A look behind the scenes of a wildlife photographer. How was this shot of a reflected red squirrel taken?

How We Rock a Convex Lens For Flares, Haze, and as a Macro Substitute

Andy & Amii Kauth

If you've read some of our other articles, you'll know that we so heart getting ready shots. And this is partially why we initially fell in love with our double convex lens. It's a macro substitute and a little flare generating beast all in one.

Real Estate Photography: Using Photoshop To Take Out The Garbage [How I Shot It]

I was recently asked to photograph a property in one of the most competitive locations in Southwest London, and I was presented with a little challenge.

8 Must-Capture Images for Sikh Weddings

Alice Houstons

Over the years, I have come to recognize and appreciate, just how important it is to understand the history and traditions comprising Sikh weddings, as such awareness profoundly influences your ability as a photographer to capture impactful images.

How To Use Puppet Warp To Straighten A Panorama | How We Shot It

Matthew Saville

Have you ever captured a set of images to be composited into a panorama, only to find that the results are wobbly and distorted? In this video tutorial, we're going to demonstrate one simple way to correct distortion in a panorama.

How To Use Inexpensive String Lights To Make Foreground Bokeh

Andy & Amii Kauth

Using a string of lights at our last engagement session, we made some pretty awesome foreground bokeh. Here's how we did it.

Music Photography | How to Rock a Recording Studio Photo Session

Michael Henson

Today, we’re switching things up and are going to discuss what might be our first post on music photography - the ins and outs of capturing a recording session.

One Light, One Modifier | 5 Lighting Setups For Under $300

How many of you have either made the 'I want to make professional and captivating images, but I can't afford nice gear,' statement in your head, or thought something like it?