Photography

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next 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
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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more
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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
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Boudoir Photography Preparation and Tone Setting Tips

Michelle Ford

Boudoir Photography A good percentage of the women I shoot boudoir for have never met me in person before the ...

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Grand Prize Winner Announced for the Best Photo of the Year at the 2019 Agora Awards

David Crewe

The grand prize winner was announced for the Best Photo of the Year at the 2019 Agora Awards. Join us and have a look at the winning images from winner, Michael Aboya!

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Watch 8 Top Photographers Photograph One Model in this MagMod Creative Portrait Challenge

David Crewe

What do you get when you take 8 industry leading photographers and a pile of MagMod Gear and throw them into a series of photo challenges with very limited time? A whole lot of trash talk and some INCREDIBLY gorgeous images you need to see to believe!

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Leaked Google Pixel 4 Photos Show Massively Improved Portrait, Astrophotography, and Night Sight Modes

David Crewe

Leaked sample images from the upcoming Google Pixel 4 show an incredibly impressive camera system, giving Apple's iPhone 11 a run for its money!

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Photography News

Westcott Announces The FJ400 – Beating Godox At Their Own Game To Become The “Best Value Strobe”

David Crewe

Westcott may have just won the battery powered strobe war, taking the top notch away from Godox by beating them at their own game!

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Photography News

The Fine Art of Taking Photos of Strangers | Seoul, South Korea

Alice Houstons

Do you have the confidence it takes to ask total strangers to pose for a portrait with you in the street? Recently, photographers Cruz and Jessica Kobeissi were in Seoul, South Korea on a photography trip and they did just that! Check out their results here

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Profoto Is Teasing Something New. What Do You Think It Could Be?

David Crewe

Profoto just dropped a teaser video for an upcoming product that could "change photography forever" What do you think it could be?

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Photography News

Flickr Announces Professional-Grade Prints Directly To Your Door

Sean Lewis

Flickr just announced that its users can finally get professional-grade photo prints of their favorite images directly from the site to their door, using their phone or computer. It’s that simple and a convenience we’ve all been waiting for!

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TOP 5 Best Adobe Lightroom CC Alternatives and Why – Life After Adobe

Joseph Cristina

After over a month of testing, in today's VLOG Joseph Cristina shares with you his top 5 Adobe Lightroom CC replacements for 2019 and why I've selected them.

Photography News

Exclusive First Look at Adobe’s 2019 Rising Stars of Photography

David Crewe

In Adobe's 3rd year of the Rising Star program which celebrates up and coming creative artists, they've expanded the selections to include mobile / smartphone users. Have a peek at some of the fresh photography from all over the world in this years line up highlighting Adobe's love of visual storytellers.

Photography Tips

Camera Bits Company Feature | Meet The Makers of Photo Mechanic

Sean Lewis

If you’ve ever had to cull and organize a large number of digital images, then you understand the importance of ...

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The Paddling Tranquility Photo Project: Paddleboarding Through a Frozen Wonderland

Sean Lewis

Paddling Tranquility is one of the most gorgeous photography projects we’ve seen this year. Such stunning views of an environment that is slowly starting to disappear captured by Toby Harriman and Jussi Ruottinen.

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