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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

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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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

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir 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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more
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Five Ways to Batch Process Your Images In Lightroom

Shivani Reddy

If you find yourself spending hours in front of your screen, fine-tuning each image, wondering how the time passes you ...

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How to Light & Shoot a Dramatic Portrait by Yourself

Pye

In this video, we'll show you how to set up your flash and shoot portraits all by yourself! This is a great technique to learn when you are solo-shooting or don't have an assistant to help you out. A big thank you to Profoto for sponsoring this video!

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5 Reasons Your Couples Portraits May Look Awkward (And How To Prevent It)

Pye

So you’ve just finished your first couples portrait session and once you’ve gotten home and started looking through the images, ...

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Tips for Photographing Your Own Children

André Audet

I thought I would share some of the most common tips that I give to my students when they ask me for advice on photographing their own children. By the way, these tips apply to all types of cameras, so no need for a fancy expensive camera to apply these guiding principles!

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Lightroom Luminar Workflow | How to Use Lightroom and Luminar Together

David Crewe

Skylum Software launched the much-anticipated update for their flagship software, Luminar 4. Why was this so buzzed about? It’s largely ...

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Plagued by Hotspots? Frequency Separation to the Rescue!

Dennis Dunbar

Glaring hot spots can be like the plague when it comes to shooting portraits. All too often the circumstances of ...

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Photography Tips Astro Photography

How To Shoot an Astrophotography Panorama

David Crewe

With Christmas just around the corner and the year drawing to a close, the team at Syrp wanted to release ...

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Photography Tips

Quickly Fix Skin Tones In Your Images With ColourmapX

David Crewe

A headache I’ve heard a lot about from retouchers out there when doing portrait work is dealing with skin tones. ...

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The 5 Dollar Studio – How To Create Great Portraits Anywhere

Gary Friedman

Capturing an incredible portrait doesn't always mean you have to have thousands of dollars worth of gear in order to "Get it right" for your clients. Follow along as Gary Friedman shows how you can create a properly lit portrait with just a "5 Dollar Studio" that fits in your backpack.

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5 Tips For Taking Great in Home Family Photos

Louise Downham

A family portrait session at home can be an exciting but also a daunting proposition, but with a bit of thought and preparation, you can learn to make the most of any home environment.

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Developing Your Eye As A Photographer

Tony Prower

How Can I Develop My Vision? In one way your lens is your third eye that can share what you see with the rest of the world.  But how do you learn to see better and translate your visual skills to your camera?

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Photography Careers and Business

10 Top Professional Photographers Give Their Best Networking Tips

Andy & Amii Kauth

Need to up your networking game? Here are some solid networking tips for photographers, by 10 professional photographers.

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