Shooting Tips

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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Family Lifestyle Photography vs Traditional Photography

Family photography is an art form that captures precious memories of the people we hold dear. With the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, taking photos of our loved ones has never been easier. However, when it comes to professional family photography, two styles have emerged: lifestyle family photography and traditional family photography. While both ... Read more

Lifestyle Photography Tips For Capturing Authentic Images

There's more to producing great lifestyle content than knowing how to work your camera. Here are some thing to keep in mind to keep your Instagram consistent and authentic.
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5 Off-Camera Flash Photography Tips for Beginners

Getting started with flash photography can quickly feel overwhelming. There’s plenty to learn, and shooting with natural light alone can prove stressful enough, particularly for beginners. In reality, however, mastering the basics of off-camera flash photography isn’t all that complex, especially if you have a bit of guidance and user-friendly gear. The creative freedom that ... Read more

Luminar Neo 2026 Review

Luminar Neo is now entering its fourth year as a comprehensive photo editing and workflow tool. With major upgrades and new features recently released, we thought we would give this imaging software a fresh review! If you are new to Luminar Neo, you’re going to want to check out their 4th anniversary sale, which offers ... Read more
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How to Capture Natural Light Portraits with Flash

Almost everyone who starts out in photography does so relying upon ambient light. As you grow in the field and start to develop a body of work, you begin to look for ways to obtain more control over your images and the first step is artificial lighting.  At first, this can be daunting because you ... Read more

How To Master Bride Prep Photos

Alice Houstons

This week, we present our Bride and Bridal Party Guide, an overview of how to best capture the bride and her party on the wedding day.

6 Night Photography Ideas & Tips You Need to Try

Christopher

Golden hour has just come to an end and the sky is slowly fading from a rich cyan to black, ...

8 Rainy Day Wedding Photography Tips You Need to Know

Shivani Reddy

Whenever we are faced with a wedding that has even the slightest chance of rain, we are reminded of a ...

4 Creative Ways to Photograph The Wedding Veil

Shivani Reddy

An easy & a-veil-able accessory that will yield stunning bridal portraits.

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Real Lens Flare – Done The Right Way

J. Cassario

For those who know me or follow my work, you know this article is one that has been a long time coming. If you don't know, I'll just tell you. A good artistic sun flare is my jam.

Beauty & Fashion Photography | The Specifics That Divide The Great From The Mediocre

Julia Kuzmenko

These are the kind of specific pieces of information and advice you typically aren't taught by anything but experience.

How to critique a photograph

Alice Houstons

The desire to share our photos is an innate piece of being a photographer. However, in a social media driven industry, we must remember to put our best work forward at all times. Here are a few quick reminders for you to think about before sharing your latest shots with the world!

Guide to first look wedding photos

Alice Houstons

Welcome to part four of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography.

How To Master Group Portraits | Wedding Photography Guide, Pt. 7

Alice Houstons

Welcome to part seven of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals ...

Creating Artistic Portraits Using A Tilt-Shift Lens

J. Cassario

Simply put, a tilt-shift lens is a lens that tilts and shifts, and throws the focus plane off. Sounds interesting, but what is the purpose, and how, or why would you use a lens like that?

Photo Poses for Men | The Ultimate Guide

Pye

What are your posing goals for men? Are you aiming to depict strength and masculinity, authenticity, beauty, fun and excitement? ...

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What is “Exposing to the Left” and Should You Do It?

Pye

You'll be amazed at how much time you can save if you combine this exposure tip with those we shared in Part One, and it works regardless of the camera you use. Check out Part Two (of Two) in our exposure series.