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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

December 15, 2025

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of Judaism. Furthermore, some Jewish weddings only incorporate one or two traditions out of respect to the families, while others observe several. With such an array of nuances and elements, it is important that photographers know ... Read more

6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

December 14, 2025

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.

10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

December 14, 2025

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

December 13, 2025

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

December 12, 2025

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

December 11, 2025

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

December 10, 2025

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

December 9, 2025

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

December 8, 2025

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

The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

December 7, 2025

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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Your Shot by NatGeo is being Discontinued! Disney is Shutting Down the Website in Favor of Instagram

October 14, 2024

Sean Lewis

The beloved National Geographic Your Shot website and community is about to come to an end, moving it's new content over to Instagram instead.

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How To Post To Instagram From Your Facebook Page – A Quick Guide For Social Media Management

August 29, 2019

Josh Line

Instagram Users Rejoice! You can now post, and schedule posts, to Instagram from your Desktop using your linked Facebook Page! Want to know how? We've got your quick start guide right here!

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HOAX ALERT: Viral New Instagram Content “Rule”

February 20, 2024

Sean Lewis

Don't believe everything you read online! Even if someone "famous" happened to share it.

How To “Win?” At Instagram

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Notice a decline in your Instagram interactions? Some clever sleuthing by an Influencer "may" have found a secret hack to get your numbers back on the rise!