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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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12 Must-Capture Wedding Detail Shots

Pye

Here's a handy list of our 8 Must-Capture Wedding Detail Shots and some tips on how to take your wedding detail shots to the next level.

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Tips for Corporate Headshots and Portraits

Patrick Nugent

In this post, we'll go over some tips & tricks to help you get through a long day of corporate headshots.

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Photography Basics

Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority vs. Manual Mode | Which is Best?

Michael Henson

We're going to take a closer look at the four main modes available on most cameras and discuss scenarios where each mode makes the most sense. Ready? Let's dive in!

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How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Hanssie

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

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How to use a light meter for film

Christina Blanarovich

Metering film is the most common cause of frustration amongst new film shooters.

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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Shivani Reddy

Here are three ways to change the way you photography family formals.

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5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

Pye

Learn To Conceal Distracting and Dull Backgrounds With These Six Creative Accessories!

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10 Christmas Photography Ideas and Tips (Updated)

Christopher

Photography and Christmas seem to go hand in hand. With all of your family and friends together, you have a ...

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10 Winter Landscape Photography Tips for Better Photos

Dawn Gilfillan

Would you like to learn how to take great winter landscape photos? Well, we’ve put together a number of the ...

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Cold Weather Photography Tips | How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera

Matthew Saville

In this first video tutorial, we're going to talk about what to do when you get frost on your camera when you shoot at night in extremely cold weather.

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Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Shivani Reddy

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Which Is Better? Strobes Vs Speedlights For Product Photography
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Best Lighting for Product Photography

Max Bridge

Choosing the correct light is essential for a product photographer. In this article, I discuss whether one can use the far far cheaper speedlight or if we must be stuck using only the most expensive strobes.

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