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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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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
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Phlearn Pro ‘Epic Burger’ Food Photography Tutorial Review

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's review of Phlearn's 'Epic Burger' food photography tutorial.

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The Most Versatile Camera Bag I’ve Found Yet: Aide De Camp Valencia Camera Bag Review

Tanya Goodall Smith

Aide de Camp designs bags to assist and empower women. Check out my full review of the ADC Valencia Travel Tote, the most versatile camera bag I've found yet.

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Standardizing Skin Tone: Angelica Dass Mapping the World’s Human Colors

Tanya Goodall Smith

Angelica Dass is mapping the world's skin tones, one Pantone color at a time, showing that labels such as red, white, brown and yellow are pretty inaccurate ways to define human skin.

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8 Fashionable Camera Accessories You Can Make Yourself (or Buy, If You’re Not Crafty)

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's 8 Favorite Fashionable Camera Accessories You Can Make Yourself (or Buy, If You're Not Crafty)

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No Studio? No Problem! Part 4: Photography Lighting Tips for Shooting in Tight Spaces

Tanya Goodall Smith

Photography lighting tips for shooting in tight spaces. Don't be at the mercy of bad lighting just because you can't fit your giant soft box in the space.

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10 Camera Tricks You Didn’t Know About

Tanya Goodall Smith

Zach Sutton's list of 10 Tricks You Didn't Know Your Camera Could Do, with links to favorite tutorials explaining how to make them happen...

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Changed by a Hurricane: An Interview with Photographer Irene Liebler

Tanya Goodall Smith

As a freelance graphic designer for over 20 years, Irene Liebler didn't consider herself to be an artist. All that changed during a power outage brought on by aptly named hurricane Irene. Be inspired by her journey to fine art photography in our interview.

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Create a Mobile Photography Studio

Tanya Goodall Smith

Creative set ups for taking portraits without a dedicated studio space, using natural and artificial light. In part 1, I simply show you what I have in my mobile photography kit and why I chose it.

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