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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

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
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Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Starting Out in Wedding Photography | John Solano Interview Part 2

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In this interview, we're asking John Solano how he got his start in the wedding photography business. Check it out!

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Why I Choose the Leica M9 Over the Nikon D4S – My Leica Experience

J. Cassario

My experience as a wedding photographer with the Leica M9 and explain a little about why I ultimately chose to not send the rental back.

Photography Tips

Tips on Successful Documentary Wedding Photography From Adam Riley

Alice Houstons

Documentary wedding photography is a term too often attached to the work of any photographer who has an informal approach to shooting the big day. One particular wedding photographer who's doing this very successfully at the moment is Adam Riley.

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Storytelling With One of Wedding Photography’s Rising Stars – Caroline Tran

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Named one of the 30 Rising Stars in Wedding Photography by Rangefinder Magazine in 2012, Los Angeles based photographer Caroline Tran gives us a glimpse into her career and life in this interview.

Camera Reviews and News

Canon vs. Nikon Showdown: Battle Of The Top 85mm Lenses

J. Cassario

Deciding between two of the best 85mm lenses in the game isn’t easy, and trying to compare them head to head wasn’t any easier.

Wedding Photography Tips and Tutorials

Quitting The Wedding Photography Business Isn’t Easy

Michelle Ford

Quitting the wedding photography business isn't as easy as a two week notice.

Photographer Features

International Man of Mystery: Balancing Wedding, Celebrity and Sports Photography with Kevin Jairaj

Hanssie

Just home from covering the Sochi Olympics, Kevin Jairaj, an award winning wedding and portrait photographer, traded in his winter snow jacket for Vegas party clothes at WPPI. With a background in fashion photography and a sports photographer with USA Today, Kevin's work and experience is well rounded and well sought after.

Photography Tips

Don’t Sell, Solve – Working With Potential Wedding Photography Clients

Adam Kuzik

I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s been a rough month of time sucking, drive-by wedding photography price inquiries. Wedding ...

Photographer Features

How A Studio Can Help Your Wedding Photography Business

J. Cassario

One of the luxuries of being a full time wedding photographer is being able to work in the comfort of your own home. Washington DC wedding photographer Sam Hurd recently decided to give that luxury up. In a bold move to not only impress potential clients but create a distraction free work environment, Sam leased a 1500 square foot building 2 miles from home and turned it into a studio.

Camera Reviews and News

Review: FStopper’s How To Become A Professional Commercial Wedding Photographer DVD

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FStopper's How To Become A Professional Commercial Wedding Photographer DVD tutorial is arguably the most comprehensive DVD workshop on how to start and succeed in the wedding photography business. Take a look at what makes this DVD tutorial an essential collection for wedding photographers.

Photography Tips

A Day in the Life of a Wedding Photographer

Pye

When I was choosing my career path, I always found it useful reading blogs and websites that had articles talking ...

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