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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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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.

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

Brittany Smith

How to create edgy, current, and beautiful looks anywhere

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.

5 Easy Family Photo Poses

Sean Lewis

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

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.

How to Use An ND Filter For Portraits

Pye

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

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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Beach Photography Tips From Professionals

Christopher

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

8 Maternity Photography Tips and Ideas (Updated)

Christopher

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

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.

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!

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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How to Take Sharp Photos in 12 Tips

Pye

In this article, I'm going to look at what contributes to a photo's sharpness, and what you can do to maximize the sharpness of your images.