Shooting Tips

Drone Image Prep & Processing | A Guideline For Getting The Drone Shots You Really Want

Ryan Longnecker

How to prep, think about, and execute the drone images you want to make.

Guide To Tethered Shooting Using Capture One Pro

Max Bridge

Tethered shooting allows you to connect your camera to your computer, the benefits of which are not to be underestimated. ...

Editorial Bridal Party Portraits With The Profoto OCF Beauty Dish

Hanssie

Here are three reasons why we love group portraiture, and seven tips to take your editorial bridal party portraits from ordinary to extraordinary.

3 Tips for Creating Lens Flares (with a Metal Tube)

Andy & Amii Kauth

Our take and adaptation of Sam Hurd's lens flare technique with metal piping.

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The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon: How We Shot It | Why We Love It

Andy & Amii Kauth

The Sigma 85 1.4 has been around for no short period, but as we found out, its relevance may never have been higher than now.

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Max Factor Commercial Product Photography | How I Shot It

Max Bridge

With 15 images prepped for this article, I have a feeling it could turn into something massive. That’s no surprise ...

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Product Photography Tips For Simple & Unique Imagery (How I Shot It)

Max Bridge

Product photography doesn't have to be complex, but it does require attention to detail. Take a look at how I shot this Jasper Conran bag for a striking, minimalist look.

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The Four Factors that Affect Depth of Field

Tanya Goodall Smith

Four factors affect depth of field. Do you know what they are? Not even sure what depth of field means or how it affects your composition? Check out this article for all you need to know.

Wedding Photographer Tips: 8 Healthy Snacks To Pack For Long Shooting Days

Hanssie

Some people can go the entire length of the wedding day without eating; others must eat every few hours. These are some of my go-to snacks that I pack to help me get through a long shooting day.

Use DIY Gobos to Create Interesting Shadows In Your Portraits

Hanssie

A gobo (or "go between") is basically anything that goes between your light and your subject. It can be anything from a standard reflector to block direct light from hitting your subject to a prism to get creative effects in your images.

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!