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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... 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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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next shoot.

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
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Street Photography With A Fuji X100 & Mobile Workflow

Wendell Weithers

Street photographers hoping to capitalize on the exposure that social media can offer are faced with a frustrating balancing act. ...

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VSCO Academy’s Smartphone Street Photography Tips

Shivani Reddy

VSCO Academy gives us a succinct lesson on street photography through the lens of a smartphone.

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Sony RX1R Full Review | Sony’s Skunk Works Dark Horse

Kishore Sawh

You have to have a thick wallet and a thick skin to own one, but what you'll own is something greater than the sum of its parts

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Seeing Street Photography Through The Iconic Hasselblad 500

Kishore Sawh

Iconic cameras are the ones we dream about, and usually they are film. Here's what it's like to shoot the Hasselblad 500CM as you look through the viewfinder.

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5 New Photography Documentaries That Will Surely Inspire You

Michelle Bird

It happens to the best of us, sometimes our inspiration runs dry-- kind of like the current drought out here in California. One way to start pumping some hope back into that lens is by re-visiting the works of prominent photographers; documentaries

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Review | Fuji’s XF 23mm f/1.4. With A 35mm Full Frame FOV, Is It A Rival For The X100S?

Kishore Sawh

In their hearty stable of primes, the Fujinon Xf 23mm f/1.4 stands as the 35mm equivalent on full frame. Is it an X100s beater?

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How You Shot It: Tips on Street Photography in Kenya

Alice Houstons

The series is all about street photography in one of the most ancient cities of Kenya, Lamu.

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Fuji X-E2 | First Days & Initial Thoughts

Kishore Sawh

We've got our hands on a Fuji X-E2. Here's what we think so far, and what's coming.

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‘New York UP & Down’ – Raw street Photography Of NY In The 80s.

Kishore Sawh

Frank Horvat began shooting fashion in New York in the late 50s, but his affection for the city allowed for this project that shows New York from street level in possibly it's most defining period yet.

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Shutter Drag & Off Camera Flash Create Magical Wintry Street Portraits by Satoki Nagata

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Chicago photographer, Satoki Nagata has braved the elements for the past 2.5 years to photograph strangers in his "Lights in Chicago" series.

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