Photography

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Best Lightroom Presets for Incredible Results

Who among us hasn’t heard of Lightroom? Professional photographers and enthusiasts around the world use this popular (and powerful) photo editing software. Because of its popularity, several companies have designed Lightroom-compatible presets to further simplify the editing process. With presets, photographers can apply pre-made adjustments to photos and get to a final image more quickly, ... Read more

What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes

As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.
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How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide

If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, then you should check out this year's Perseid Meteor Shower! One of the strongest, most impressive meteor showers every year, the Perseids always deliver at least a handful of truly stunning, giant meteors streaking across the sky.

DxO PhotoLab 9 Review | Precision RAW Editing, Refined by AI

DxO PhotoLab has always occupied a slightly different lane than Lightroom or Capture One. Instead of focusing first on catalog management or creative presets, DxO’s reputation has been built on something more fundamental: getting the best possible image quality out of every camera and lens you own. Specifically, noise reduction, demosaicing, and lens correction have ... Read more

Impossible Things Now Learns Your Editing Style | Here’s How It Works

If you’ve ever wished your AI editing tool could just get your style without endless tweaking, Impossible Things’ latest update might be worth checking out. The Lightroom plugin, from the same team behind DVLOP, just added a feature called “Learn From My Edits” (currently in beta), which you can find and test here. The concept ... Read more

Photography Studio Management Software Guide (Updated)

Finding the right Studio Management Software is critical for photography and videography businesses of all sizes and genres. The right software will help you do the following: Keep your leads organized Automate critical tasks, reminders and emails Avoid double bookings Provide payment options Generate invoices and useful reports for performance tracking and taxes Much more ... Read more

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more
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High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more
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Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures

Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!
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Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more
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Aerial Photographer Creates A Unique Minimalist Photo Series Of Swimming Pools From Above

David Crewe

Walls’ series chooses to keenly focus on pools’ elements of composition from a bird’s eye view. “I fell in love with the lines, curves and negative space of the pools, which - without alternate perspective from a drone - would have been lost.”

Dry Dog, Wet Dog | Before & After Bathtime Shows Off Dog Personalities

Hanssie

This fun series of images show the different personalities of the same dog before and after bathtime.

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Bloom.io Review – Could This Be the CRM We’ve All Been Waiting For?

David Crewe

The great thing about Bloom.io from my research in the CRM world, is it's easy to get rolling if you're just a beginner starting on your own, and it's an incredible asset to automate your existing business if you're an established professional.

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Valentine’s Day Photoshoot Ideas, Tips and Examples

Tanya Goodall Smith

5 quick, affordable and easy photo valentines you can make with your kids. No complicated backdrops or expensive craft supplies needed.

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Best Trail Cameras for Awesome Photography

David Crewe

Trail cameras have become a staple for outdoor enthusiasts looking to track wildlife or monitor their property. These cameras can ...

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Self Portrait Ideas To Do At Home

David Crewe

In this video Daniel Horvath quickly shows 10 (+1) Creative Ideas for Selfies at home while using just normal everyday items.

Boudoir Photoshoot Tips for Capturing Beauty and Confidence

Pye

These five different posing ideas for boudoir photography will help you recognize the small details that make a huge difference.

Sunset Photography Tips and Inspiration

Shivani Reddy

You don't want run-of-the-mill sunset photos, you want great ones. These tips on color,exposure, and composition will help you achieve that.

The Ultimate List of Photo Storage Options (updated)

David Crewe

As a photographer in today's digital age, protecting your data is one of the most important things you can do for your business (or hobby).

NYC Ballet Photographer Luis Pons | Photography As Tool To Heal

Hanssie

Art is a powerful medium; one that allows us to express the creativity, emotion and passion inside us.

Children’s Photography With Shannon Sewell | Advice & Tips

Brandon Perron

Child photographer, Shannon Sewell, gives some valuable insight in how she has been able to transition from shooting her own children into commercial and editorial work.

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See The Finalists of the Bird Photographer Of The Year 2021 Contest

David Crewe

Wildlife photography can be one of the most difficult, and most rewarding genres for photographers.  Spending hours, days, sometimes even ...