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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

March 10, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

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

March 8, 2026

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

March 7, 2026

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

March 6, 2026

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

Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

March 5, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

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

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

March 4, 2026

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

March 3, 2026

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)

March 3, 2026

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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Boudoir Photography Preparation and Tone Setting Tips

February 26, 2024

Michelle Ford

Boudoir Photography A good percentage of the women I shoot boudoir for have never met me in person before the ...

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Stop Motion Animations For Photographers

August 14, 2024

Justin Ho

Stop motion isn't just for Tim Burton films, they can be a great addition to your photography offerings! Wedding photographer Justin Ho shares how to make cinema-graphs in Photoshop and why he loves incorporating them into his client galleries.

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SWEAT—5 Tips for Keeping Your Tripod Perfectly Still During Photoshoots

February 20, 2024

Alice Houstons

Follow these 5 tips for keeping your tripod perfectly still during photoshoots

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The First Three Prime Lenses Beginners Should Buy For Nikon DSLR

April 8, 2020

David Crewe

Knowing where to start with photography can be a tricky thing. Thankfully we've got you covered with this guide on the first 3 prime lenses you should buy for your Nikon DSLR!

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How To Post To Instagram From Your Facebook Page – A Quick Guide For Social Media Management

August 29, 2019

Josh Line

Instagram Users Rejoice! You can now post, and schedule posts, to Instagram from your Desktop using your linked Facebook Page! Want to know how? We've got your quick start guide right here!

How To “Win?” At Instagram

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Notice a decline in your Instagram interactions? Some clever sleuthing by an Influencer "may" have found a secret hack to get your numbers back on the rise!

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3 Tips on How to Write a Resume for Photographers

February 20, 2024

Alice Houstons

A photographers resume should be creative and out-of-the-box, hinting at your style as a creator.

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Must-Know Apparel Photography Tips & Retouching Mistakes to Avoid

February 20, 2024

Alice Houstons

We've put together some helpful tips to help you avoid making some common mistakes in the field of clothing & garment photography.

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Lose the Glare! 3 Simple Steps to Cleaning Up Those Blinding Glares in Eyeglasses!

April 6, 2020

Dennis Dunbar

What do you do when the person you’re shooting is wearing glasses and you've caught some reflections and glare in the lens? Fortunately there is a relatively simple way to deal with this in Adobe Photoshop so your portrait can shine without that distracting glare.

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Photographing the Northern Lights: The Ultimate Background

December 5, 2025

Tony Prower

Photographing the Aurora Borealis can be pretty tricky. In this article we consider 2 techniques to make more of the foreground in your Northern Lights scene.