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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

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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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

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

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.
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Sigma Drops Some Huge News With The Announcement of the ‘fp’: The World’s Smallest Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

David Crewe

Sigma is shaking things up with it's announcement of 3 new lenses and the 'fp' camera; the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera.

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Just A Few Days Left To Save $250 On One Of Our Favorite Lenses: The Sigma 35mm F/1.4 Art

David Crewe

One of our favorite lenses, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is on sale for an amazing price of just $649 with the instant rebate of $250 until July 8th, 2019

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Why You Need A 24-70mm Lens & What’s Available For Each Budget

Holly Roa

If you ask an experienced photographer what they would keep if they had to work with only one lens forever, ...

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Sigma Shows Off Its New Cine Lens Lineup At Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood

David Crewe

Sigma's all set to show off its new Sigma Cine Lens lineup at the Cine Gear Expo 2019 in Hollywood next week!

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Sports Review | Is Sigma Outclassing The Name Brands?

Matthew Saville

Sigma's holy trinity is complete, and this lens is a Global Vision milestone!

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Sigma 40mm 1.4 Art | Hands-on Review

Jason Henington

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test the Sigma 40mm 1.4 Art lens. After capturing ...

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Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art Lens | Hands-On Review

Jason Henington

The Sigma 28 f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is a new and unique addition to the already impressive lineup of lenses that Sigma has given us over the last few years.

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Sigma SD Quattro Review | Highest Resolution & Most Unique Mirrorless System yet?

Alice Houstons

Sigma announced a couple of new mirrorless cameras this morning. The SD Quattro and SD Quattro H are a pair ...

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art Review | Can The Bokeh Master’s Performance Match Its Size?

Holly Roa

Note: We have an updated review of the Sigma 105 1.4 here. Sigma’s Art series lenses hold the allure of ...

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Sigma 16mm 1.4 | Sigma’s Next Lens Heralds Reinvigorated Push Into Mirrorless Market

Wendell Weithers

Sigma has announced the development of their 16mm 1.4 DC DN|Contemporary prime lens leading into PPE 2017. It was early ...

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24-70mm vs 24-105mm | Which One Do You Choose?

Holly Roa

With our recent review of Canon’s updated 24-105mm f/4L IS USM II lens, inquiries via social media made it apparent ...

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Sigma Releases Lens Bug Advisory | Noted Issues With Some Canon Bodies In Live View

Holly Roa

Something to consider if you're looking to purchase third party lenses.

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