Pye Jirsa

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

February 5, 2026

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

February 5, 2026

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

February 4, 2026

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more

Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

February 4, 2026

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

February 4, 2026

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.

Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

February 3, 2026

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more

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

February 3, 2026

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

5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

February 2, 2026

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

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

February 1, 2026

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

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

January 31, 2026

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

Photo Editing Lightroom

Fixing Harsh Lighting in Lightroom Where Light Modifiers Aren’t An Option

November 27, 2025

Shivani Reddy

We are breaking down how to post-produce images taken in harsh lighting conditions to balance out the overall tone of the image, for those time light modifiers can't be used.

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Photographer Features

PhotoBizX The Ultimate Portrait and Wedding Photography Business Podcast

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

In this interview, Pye shares his views and ideas on creativity, business, TikTok, and education while surviving and prospering during a crazy year of COVID.

Pye Gets A KPOP Makeover with David Suh SLR Lounge

Photography Tips

Photographer David Suh Gives Pye Jirsa A Transformative Experience With a KPOP Makeover & Photoshoot

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

In this video from Photographer David Suh, Pye gets the makeover of a lifetime! That’s right, Pye gets in front ...

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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, ...

Photography Tips

3 Things Most Photographers Get Wrong About Flash

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

Photography is a beautiful art that allows us to capture moments and memories that we can treasure forever. One of ...

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Is Photography As We Know It Dying? Pye & Patrick Discuss How You Can Stay Relevant

May 5, 2020

David Crewe

In this recent Fstoppers video, Patrick Hall & our own Pye Jirsa get to the heart of what's arguably been a constant argument from Photographers since the beginning of the craft; Is Photography dying? Join us, for this discussion and let us know your thoughts on the topic.

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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!