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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

January 14, 2026

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more

Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

January 13, 2026

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

January 12, 2026

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

January 11, 2026

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.

How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

January 10, 2026

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

January 9, 2026

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more

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Photographer Insurance Guide

January 8, 2026

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

January 7, 2026

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!

Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility

January 7, 2026

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more

How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

January 6, 2026

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more

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How To Tilt Shift in Lightroom Quickly and Easily

June 14, 2023

Pye

New tutorial! Learn how to quickly & easily create a convincing tilt-shift effect in Adobe Lightroom!

5 Reasons Why Your Couples Portraits May Look Awkward SLR Lounge 2000x1333

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

August 14, 2024

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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Plagued by Hotspots? Frequency Separation to the Rescue!

August 14, 2024

Dennis Dunbar

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

Photoshop on the iPad. Compositing features at a glance.

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Take a Tour of Adobe Photoshop on the iPad

February 20, 2024

Alice Houstons

It’s happened, folks. Something a lot of us have been waiting for. Photoshop is now available on the iPad! And recently, ...

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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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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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Replacing Skies In Your Photos Has Never Been Easier

May 5, 2020

David Crewe

Replacing skies doesn’t have to be complicated, and it doesn’t need to be time-consuming. Mike Kelley's Ultimate Sky Library from Fstoppers offers over 200 RAW images of skies (in almost every weather condition and time of day) to give you more control over your photos. Check it out!

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Learn The Basics of Adobe Lightroom Classic | A Mango Street Tutorial

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

If you're a photographer who is just getting started with Adobe Lightroom, The team at Mango Street have a free tutorial to teach you the basics of Lightroom in less than thirty minutes.