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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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8 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Try Impossible Things AI Culling Inside Lightroom Classic

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) culling thousands of wedding, portrait, or event images, you know the pain. And while plenty of tools promise faster culling, most miss the mark, sacrificing emotion for efficiency or forcing you to switch apps and break your workflow. Impossible Things is aiming to change that with a culling ... Read more
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Photography Challenge: Portraits in a Car

Scrolling through Instagram you’ll come across some creative and unique shoot concepts and locations, but if there is anything 2020 taught us… we’ve got to work with what we’ve got. Instead of heading out to a fancy location to film our YouTube video this week, we opted for something more convenient. This week, we’re going ... Read more

Imagen Video Brings AI-Powered Color Grading to Premiere Pro with New LUT-Driven Workflow

Imagen has launched Imagen Video, a new AI-powered color-grading tool designed for high-volume wedding and event videographers. It is now available in Beta and completely free to use. Videographers can start a new project immediately, with no credit card or subscription required. Via this platform, Imagen Video aims to remove one of the most time-consuming ... Read more

Filmora V15’s AI Extend: A New Tool for Smoothing Clips and Stretching Moments

What happens when a moment ends too soon on camera? For editors, that often means jumping through hoops—reshooting, looping footage, or faking slow motion—to create a smoother transition or preserve the emotional beat. Wondershare introduced AI Extend inside Filmora V15, using AI frame generation to extend clips by up to eight seconds without traditional interpolation ... Read more
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7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples

If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, think again. Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll face as a photographer, whether you’re interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits. In this article, we’ll cover a variety of tips, ideas, and ... Read more
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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.

Photography Tips

Using Artificial Light To Mimic The Sun | How I Shot It

Brittany Smith

How to create edgy, current, and beautiful looks anywhere

Wedding Photography Tips and Tutorials

How to Take Wedding Sparkler Photos

Sean Lewis

Although it's the subjects in the photo who bask in the light during sparkler entrances or exits, these pictures truly give photographers a chance to shine.

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5 Easy Family Photo Poses

Sean Lewis

Learn these 5 easy poses to help you on every family portrait session!

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How to Add a Sunflare in Lightroom

Pye

No sun? No problem! Find out what tool we use to create a natural sun flare in Lightroom.

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How to Use An ND Filter For Portraits

Pye

Who says you can't use ND filters for portraiture?

Wedding Photography Tips and Tutorials

10 Bridal Poses for Wedding Photographers

Christopher

Everyone needs inspiration at some point throughout their career, whether it be from reading, watching, or observing. We’ve gathered a ...

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Photography Tips

Beach Photography Tips From Professionals

Christopher

Stuck shooting the portrait sessions at the beach? Here are some tips to get your creativity flowing again!

Photography Tips Photography Basics

8 Maternity Photography Tips and Ideas (Updated)

Christopher

Here are a few tips to help you get through your first maternity session.

Photography Tips

How to Capture Stunning Fireworks Portraits

Pye

I recently shot a wedding with a firework show and I wanted to show you how I captured the best firework image with a simple composite trick.

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How To Photograph Fireworks | Tutorials and Tips (Updated)

Joe Marshall

Whether you've never tried photographing fireworks or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find interesting, inspiring, and useful information in this roundup!

Photography Tips

Better To Shoot in B&W Or Convert in Post?

Kishore Sawh

Shooting B&W in-camera has some massive benefits, and digital just makes it great training. Here's how easy it is to set-up and why you should

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