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How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more
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De-Glossing Digital – Creating ‘Analog’ Looks With Modern Cameras

Oli Sanson

In the last few years, we’ve enjoyed the fruits of key roadmap points for several camera manufacturers. For anyone using ...

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Work Faster with This Photo Mechanic Lightroom Workflow

Alice Houstons

Shooting a wedding or long portrait session inevitably means that you go home with a massive number of images. Thanks ...

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Monopod Vs. Tripod | When to Use Each

Sean Lewis

What's the difference between a tripod and monopod (besides the number of legs), and when should you use each? Find out here.

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Macro Photography Refined – 6 Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before

David Crewe

The COOPH photographers revisited our first video on macro photography and challenged themselves to come up with even more amazing ...

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Tips For Editing Your Astrophotography Images With Adobe Lightroom

Alice Houstons

As Matthew explained in his post on Friday, this week is the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower – ...

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Build A Portrait Studio for $1,000

David Crewe

In this write up we’ll go over how you can create amazing portraits anywhere with a lighting kit that can fit into a suitcase, and costs just around $1000

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The Top 5 Spots in the World to Take Photographs

Alice Houstons

Landscape photography pushes me to explore and go the extra mile while traveling to the most exciting locations on earth. ...

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Lightroom Dodge and Burn Preset for Dramatic Natural Light Portraits

Pye

We'll show you how to efficiently dodge & burn directly inside of Lightroom for dramatic natural light portraits.

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PhotoWorks – A Simple Way To Advanced Image Enhancement

David Crewe

PhotoWorks photo editing software for the PC is a simple & effective photo editing software that has everything you need to make things easy to use but still allow you to create great-looking images

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Professional Models Teach You How To Pose for Better Self-Portraits

David Crewe

Given that we’re all under a lockdown currently, it’s likely most of us “don’t have any models laying around the ...

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My 5 Biggest Mistakes in Automotive Photography & How To Avoid Them

Jim Donnelly

With any craft, it's important to continually learn from situations and errors we make. I thought I would share some of my personal stumbling blocks to help others along the way as they try their hand with automotive photography.

A Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Navigating the Covid 19 World SLR Lounge
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A Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Navigating the Covid-19 World

David Crewe

Times have changed and we need to change with them. We need to be nimble in our processes and flexible in the way we deal with the next months and years, so that we can survive the now and thrive when things get better.

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