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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

7 Funky Photoshoot Tips To Make Your Next Shoot More Fun

Hanssie

In the newest video from our friends at COOPH (The Cooperative of Photography), photographers, Anastasia Ehlakova & Julia Gebhardt show us seven creative and fun things you can do at your next shoot.

You Can Greatly Speed Up Photoshop With A Click Of A Button, But Consider This…

Kishore Sawh

'No such thing as a free lunch' is what comes to mind because to benefit from the speed boost you'll pay in other ways.

8 Must-Capture Images for Sikh Weddings

Alice Houstons

Over the years, I have come to recognize and appreciate, just how important it is to understand the history and traditions comprising Sikh weddings, as such awareness profoundly influences your ability as a photographer to capture impactful images.

Instagram Tip: Use Schedugram to Schedule All Your Posts for the Week

Trevor Dayley

My favorite tool to use when managing my Instagram account is a program called Schedugram.

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Wildlife Photography Safety Tips – How To Be A Sneaky Ninja | Deer Hunter Series

Max Bridge

This article will give you some advice on how to approach Deer as well as some safety tips to consider while you do so.

3 Keys To Achieve Consistency In Your Images

Anthony Thurston

Achieving consistency in your work, which is an important piece to finding your style, all starts with the basics.

Solar Photography | 5 Tips for Better Results

Justin Heyes

Get your cameras ready; the final eclipse of 2014 occurs tomorrow, Thursday October 23rd. Here are 5 tips to safely capture this rare event.

How To Black Out Eyes In Photoshop | A Phlearn Halloween Special

Kishore Sawh

Aaron Nace and Phlearn kick off the Halloween season with an easy way to make your eerie Halloween images, that much more sinister.

Photographer Attacked, Beaten, and Robbed During Wedding | 5 Tips To Stay Safe

Hanssie

A Baltimore photographer was robbed and beaten at a wedding this past weekend. Also, 5 safety tips for photographers.

7 Simple & Creative Tips and Tricks For Your Smartphone Photography

Hanssie

Here are 7 fun and creative tricks to take your smartphone photography to the next level.

5 Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners

Will Nicholls

This tutorial will run you through my top 5 tips as a professional wildlife photographer for anyone thinking of, or starting out in, this field.

How To Replicate The Color Palette From Any Photo Or Famous Painting In Seconds In Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

Take some old pictures you love, and mix it with other art you love. Learn how to quickly take the color casts from any image and make it part of yours