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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
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8 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Try Impossible Things AI Culling Inside Lightroom Classic

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) culling thousands of wedding, portrait, or event images, you know the pain. And while plenty of tools promise faster culling, most miss the mark, sacrificing emotion for efficiency or forcing you to switch apps and break your workflow. Impossible Things is aiming to change that with a culling ... Read more
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Photography Challenge: Portraits in a Car

Scrolling through Instagram you’ll come across some creative and unique shoot concepts and locations, but if there is anything 2020 taught us… we’ve got to work with what we’ve got. Instead of heading out to a fancy location to film our YouTube video this week, we opted for something more convenient. This week, we’re going ... Read more

Imagen Video Brings AI-Powered Color Grading to Premiere Pro with New LUT-Driven Workflow

Imagen has launched Imagen Video, a new AI-powered color-grading tool designed for high-volume wedding and event videographers. It is now available in Beta and completely free to use. Videographers can start a new project immediately, with no credit card or subscription required. Via this platform, Imagen Video aims to remove one of the most time-consuming ... Read more

Filmora V15’s AI Extend: A New Tool for Smoothing Clips and Stretching Moments

What happens when a moment ends too soon on camera? For editors, that often means jumping through hoops—reshooting, looping footage, or faking slow motion—to create a smoother transition or preserve the emotional beat. Wondershare introduced AI Extend inside Filmora V15, using AI frame generation to extend clips by up to eight seconds without traditional interpolation ... Read more
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7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples

If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, think again. Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll face as a photographer, whether you’re interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits. In this article, we’ll cover a variety of tips, ideas, and ... Read more
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How to Take Professional Baby Portraits at Home With the Lollipop Props Little Studio System

Tanya Goodall Smith

Let's take a closer look at how you could take professional style portraits of your baby at home with the Lollipop Props Little Studio system... It's versatile, affordable, lightweight and portable.

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How to Create Dynamic Aerial Photos with the Camera Toss|Matt Shumate

Tanya Goodall Smith

Matt Shumate demonstrates how he creates stunning and seemingly dangerous images, on the edge of cliffs and over bodies of water, using the Camera Toss Technique.

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How to Add A Vintage Look to Photos in Four Clicks or Less

Tanya Goodall Smith

Want to add that trendy vintage look to your photos without spending a ton of time? Tanya shows you how to do it in four clicks or less with our Lightroom Preset System (plus link to free tutorial videos).

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Tips for Making a Family History Video from Every Story Media

Tanya Goodall Smith

Lyn Jackson, owner of Every Story Media, shares tips for making a DIY family history video and reasons why you should do it sooner rather than later.

Photography Tips

She’s on a Mission to Preserve Your Family Photos | Rachel LaCour Niesen

Tanya Goodall Smith

Do you have old photos of family members lying around? Rachel LaCour Niesen, founder of Preserve Family Photos is on a mission to preserve the world's family photos and post them on Instagram.

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A Trip to the Space Needle with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and sample pics from her trip to Seattle. Is this the perfect point-and-shoot for busy moms?

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Interview with Alicia Gould, Newborn Photographer & Clickin Moms Mentor

Tanya Goodall Smith

Clickin Moms Mentor Alicia Gould talks about her trial-and-error journey to becoming a successful newborn photographer in our interview.

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Top 10 Real Estate Photography Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for Beginners

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's Top 10 Real Estate Photography Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for Beginners. Will you be shooting any Real Estate this summer? Let us know how it goes.

Photography Tips

5 Tips for Taking Natural Light Portraits at High Noon

Tanya Goodall Smith

Need to make your photo shoot work in bright noon day sun? Tanya's 5 Tips for Taking Natural Light Portraits at Noon can help...

Photography Tips

More Than Hair & Make-up: The True Value of a Glamour Portrait – Interview with Sue Bryce

Tanya Goodall Smith

Modern Glamour Portrait Photographer Sue Bryce spills all about her struggles to overcome self doubt, and her secret to success in business, in our candid interview.

Photography Tips

Keeping it Simple: Interview with High School Senior Photographer Michelle Moore

Tanya Goodall Smith

Natural light photographer Michelle Moore shares some of her secrets and reasons for keeping her camera bag light while shooting high school senior portraits.

Photography Tips

Rocking Her Niche: An Interview with Meg Borders

Tanya Goodall Smith

Meg Borders focuses on photographing only high school senior girls. Find out why she chose this niche and how she totally rocks it!

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