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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
Lens Comparisons

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens | 15 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Christopher

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.

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Softbox vs Umbrella | Comparing Two Common Lighting Modifiers

Matthew Saville

What is the difference between these two very important lighting modifiers? Every portrait photographer should know how to use both of them correctly...

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Photography Basics

6 Techniques to Create Great Images Anywhere

Pye

We're going to show you 6 techniques for creating better images, regardless of the camera you're using or the scene in which you're working.

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How Photographers Should Answer the Question “Can I Get A Discount?”

Matthew Saville

Over the 15 years that I've been a wedding photographer, I've been asked some interesting questions by potential clients when it comes to negotiations about PRICE...

Photography Tips

5 Go-To Portrait Lighting Patterns for Photographers

Sean Lewis

Mastering lighting patterns is essential for portrait photographers. This mastery empowers them to effectively shape the mood with light and ...

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Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

Alice Houstons

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows ...

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Photography Tips

How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Murtaza Siraj

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!

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30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Sean Lewis

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

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Photography Tips

Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

Pye

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.

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5 Tips For Shooting Wedding Portraits in Winter

Jason Henington

When shooting in the cold, there are so many challenges to consider, but there are also many opportunities you don't have at other times of the year. Here are 5 tips for taking great couples portraits in cold climates.

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Photography Tips

Affordable Top Cameras for Portrait Photography

Sean Lewis

You’ve no doubt heard the adage, “the best camera is the one that’s with you,” made famous by creative entrepreneur ...

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Photography Tips

How to Boost Your Creativity and Business with the Unscripted App for Photographers

Sean Lewis

Ever run out of posing ideas in the middle of a shoot? We found a solution. This surprisingly powerful tool that comes wrapped in the convenience of a user-friendly app that you can keep on you at all times. Check it out!

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