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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

March 5, 2026

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

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

March 5, 2026

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

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

March 4, 2026

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

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

March 3, 2026

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

March 3, 2026

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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

March 2, 2026

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

March 1, 2026

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

February 28, 2026

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more

Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

February 27, 2026

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

February 27, 2026

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more

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Five Cloudy and Rainy Day Photography Techniques

August 14, 2020

Pye

The next time you find yourself scheduled to shoot in foul weather, use these five cloudy and rainy day photography techniques.

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Love Transported – A New “Social-Distancing” Photo Project by Jeremy Cowart

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

Jeremy Cowart has a new photography project that's letting him still keep working during the pandemic lockdown. His #LoveTransported Portraits were inspired by a few other "social-distance" based photo projects, only it has Jeremy's special Creative Twist to make it all the more intriguing!

5 Reasons Why Your Couples Portraits May Look Awkward SLR Lounge 2000x1333

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5 Reasons Your Couples Portraits May Look Awkward (And How To Prevent It)

August 14, 2024

Pye

So you’ve just finished your first couples portrait session and once you’ve gotten home and started looking through the images, ...

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

August 14, 2024

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!

Car Crash survivors bear their seatbelt scars in ad campaign

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Graphic Portrait Series of Crash Survivors Highlights the Importance of Wearing Seatbelts

August 14, 2024

Sean Lewis

The "Belted Survivor" portrait series will definitely make you want to put on your seatbelt the next time you step into your car. Here's hoping you never need it.

Brothers sit with jar of illuminated butterflies

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Portrait Series Inspired by the Traveling Dress Project Brings Attention to Baby Loss Awareness Week

August 14, 2024

Joanne Lewis

After having been invited to participate in the Traveling Dress Project, photographer Joanne Lewis knew she wanted to create a portrait series to help others.

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Photographer Recreates Indigenous Aztec Myths Through Cinematic Portraits

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

Looking for some inspiration to get your week started right? Join us as we get a detailed look at JP Stones latest project bringing Aztec myths to life through his cinematic portraiture.