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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

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

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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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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Wedding Photojournalism Tips for Impactful Storytelling Photography

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Before photojournalism became an established style of wedding photography, the industry seemed firmly entrenched in a standardized set of perfect cliché-looking shots and effects. Wedding photojournalism transformed the industry. Instead

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Teen Vogue Teaches You How To Safely & Ethically Capture Police Misconduct

David Crewe

In a post published just yesterday, Palika Makam, and author / senior coordinator for Witness, has detailed a powerful write-up ...

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Photojournalist Avi Adelman to Recieve Settlement of $345,000 After Unlawful Arrest “For Taking Pictures” in Dallas, TX

Alice Houstons

More than three years after the initial arrest, Photojournalist Avi Adelman is finally receiving a long-awaited settlement on his case of a wrongful arrest while doing his job. This is a big win for photographers who advocate for the right to photograph in public places, regardless of law enforcement in the area.

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Why Printing in Photography is So Important with Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor

Alice Houstons

Printing might not be significantly important to the online photo world, but, in the actual professional photography industry, print photography is KING.

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Sea Captain Captures Nat Geo Worthy Travel and Landscape Portraits | Featured Artist Interview with Zay Yar Lin

Sean Lewis

Award-winning photographer? Yes. Professional Sea Captain? Also, yes. Zay Yar Lin shares the story behind some of his favorite images and offers insight into his photographic process.

Police Officer Aims Gun at Photographer Because He “Doesn’t Know” What a GoPro Is

David Crewe

San Diego Police Officer allegedly violates a photographer’s First Amendment right to film police officers performing official duties in public places and holds him at gunpoint because he "didn't know" what a GoPro was

48 Incredible Photos That Capture The Beauty of Weddings

Alice Houstons

Our November Awards submission period closed at the end of last month and we faced some difficult decisions in choosing our group ...

3 Tips for Capturing Natural Moments with Sabina Mladin | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

"I love life, people, emotions, and true feelings, but what I love most is that I can capture all of this with my camera."

NPPA’s Research On The Value Of Professional Photojournalism | But How Is That Measured?

Kishore Sawh

We all know the value of a great photo and a great photojournalist. But does that mean they should be kept on staff payroll? Are they indicative of the times for the rest of us?

Tips on Successful Documentary Wedding Photography From Adam Riley

Alice Houstons

Documentary wedding photography is a term too often attached to the work of any photographer who has an informal approach to shooting the big day. One particular wedding photographer who's doing this very successfully at the moment is Adam Riley.

Book Review: Digital Photography School’s Natural Lighting

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Digital Photography School’s new e-book called Natural Light: Mastering a Photographer’s Most Powerful Tool, written by freelance travel and documentary photographer Mitchell Kanashkevich, breaks down the lighting into something more tangible makes it easier to understand how to harness natural light as a creative tool. This book’s practical approach of understanding and harnessing natural light as a creative tool makes it a great read for new and seasoned photographers.