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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

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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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
Which Is Better? Strobes Vs Speedlights For Product Photography
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Best Lighting for Product Photography

Max Bridge

Choosing the correct light is essential for a product photographer. In this article, I discuss whether one can use the far far cheaper speedlight or if we must be stuck using only the most expensive strobes.

Profoto B10 AirX Mobile App Launched SLR Lounge
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Profoto Launches AirX Allowing Professional Strobes To Be Used With Mobile Devices

David Crewe

Smartphone photographers can now add a professional flash to their gear – an innovation that rewrites the rules of photography.  And professional photographers, for the first time in history, to use the full power of their flashes no matter what the device!

Lens Rentals Profoto Light Comparison by Zach Sutton
Camera Reviews and News

What’s the Big Difference Between the Profoto B1X, B10, and B10 Plus?

David Crewe

People asked Zach Sutton to put together a comparison of the Profoto B1X, Profoto B10, and Profoto B10+, and it's safe to say he went a bit overboard with this behemoth of an article. Please give it a read.

Photography Tips

Interfit’s New Honey Badger Strobe Looks Familiar, May Interest DigiBee Coveters Abroad

Holly Roa

In the photographic world, it seems that no on bats an eye when a company blatantly clones something made by ...

Flash Photography

How a Strobe Can Enhance Soft Pastel Portraits

Hanssie

In this video, we will show you how a high-powered strobe can be a beneficial tool in any photographer's kit - even for someone that shoots primarily natural light.

Photography Tips

New Elinchrom Skyport | 20 Channels, 1/8000 Sync, Easy Controls

Kishore Sawh

This speed sync is no longer the reserve of small strobes, or really really expensive ones. This looks like a winner.

Camera Reviews and News Sony Cameras and Lenses

4 Off-Camera Flash Options For Sony Mirrorless System At Every Budget

Kishore Sawh

Looking to buy a Sony mirrorless system, but swayed by the options for off-camera flash? Don't be as there are options to go 'round.

Flash Photography Photographer Features

Creating Hard, Punchy, And Dramatic Light With Profoto & Andrea Belluso (BTS)

Kishore Sawh

Creating hard, punchy light creates great drama, and is done well and with ease, as shown in the BTS with Profoto and Andrea Belluso.