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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

Wedding Ring Photography Tips and Inspiration For You To Try

Shivani Reddy

Here are 10 creative shots to help you think outside the ring box!

6 Must-Have Lenses For Wedding Photography

Pye

In order to deliver a complete wedding photography product, you're going to need lenses that allow you to capture each of these aspects with artistry and creativity.

5 Tips For Shooting Wedding Portraits in Winter

Jason Henington

When shooting in the cold, there are so many challenges to consider, but there are also many opportunities you don't have at other times of the year. Here are 5 tips for taking great couples portraits in cold climates.

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Five Must-Have Wedding Photos with the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Matthew Saville

A wedding photographer’s job can often be summed up very simply: be ready for anything! Actually, we could even say, ...

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Freelensing Tips and Inspiration with a Broken Nifty 50mm Lens

Justin Ho

Sometimes, in order to push the boundaries of what is possible with your gear, you have to be willing to break it a little. Or in my case, a lot.

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Best Camera For Wedding Photography In 2023

Matthew Saville

If you’re looking for the best camera for wedding photography, this complete guide has you covered. There are lots of ...

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3 Must-Have Tamron E-mount Lenses for Wedding Photography

Matthew Saville

Wedding photography is one of the most diverse and challenging genres that a photographer can take on! One minute you’re ...

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Wedding Photojournalism Tips for Impactful Storytelling Photography

Pye

Before photojournalism became an established style of wedding photography, the industry seemed firmly entrenched in a standardized set of perfect cliché-looking shots and effects. Wedding photojournalism transformed the industry. Instead

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Zoner Photo Studio X | A Professional, Affordable Solution For A Complete Wedding Photography Workflow

Matthew Saville

Wedding photographers need a streamlined, fast post-production workflow. In this step-by-step guide to a complete wedding workflow, we will demonstrate how it is possible to accomplish everything start-to-finish in a single program, Zoner Photo Studio X.

Bridesmaid Poses – Ideas and Cues for Stunning Photos

Lindsey Chu

Take a look at our list of favorite bridesmaid poses to get some great ideas on how to get some fun and memorable images.

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Best Wedding Videography Gear | Must Have Cameras, Lenses and More

Dalton Young

For many, wedding videography can seem like a mystical art. If other video productions require elaborate sets and days of ...

How To Master Couples Portraits | Wedding Photography Guide, Pt. 5 (Updated)

Alice Houstons

Welcome to another installment of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of ...