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Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing in photography is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points and different expressions to create a unique editorial look that you might see in a magazine.   Editorial posing is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where all subjects in the photo are placed in a straight line with symmetry on both ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more
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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

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
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

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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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

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

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

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

Chromatic Aberration Be Damned | Easy Fix For Stubborn CA

Kishore Sawh

This is probably the easiest way I've seen for removing stubborn CA , and there are many times those Lightroom sliders do more harm than good.

Nikon 200mm f/2 vs. the 70-200mm f/2.8 | Matt Granger

Kishore Sawh

It's certainly lust-worthy, but you decide if it's worth the price.

Nikon D500 | Nikon Announces The New Flagship DX DSLR

Kishore Sawh

It's a big week for Nikon. Today they've announced the new flagship DX DSLR, the D500, and finally, this looks more and more like a true D300s successor, and borrows heartily from the D5

Couple Turns to Craigslist to Find ‘Sponsors’ For Wedding

Hanssie

One couple is looking for wedding 'sponsors' to cover their entire wedding and honeymoon. One photographer responds to the 'cheapa** couple.'

How To Pose Others & Yourself To Look Your Best

Kishore Sawh

Lexia Frank uses her experience as a professional luxury wedding photographer, and dancer, to help guide you through posing yourself and subjects so you always get the best look.

Finally! License Popular Music for $25 With SongFreedom!

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If you shoot a lot of weddings or have a need for music for your photography business, Song Freedom now allows you to license a song for $25/song per project!

Photographer Who Supports Gay Marriage Gives Masterclass In Response To Angered Client

Kishore Sawh

Dealing with a disgruntled client is when you need to have grace under pressure, and this is a shining example, so take notes.

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The Knot Releases Wedding Statistics | Average Spent On Photographers Hits 5 Year High

Kishore Sawh

The numbers are out. See how wedding spending is growing and where couples are spending the most.

Moving Photographs | Wedding Cinemagraphs By Lindsay Adler

Hanssie

Partnering with Flixel, a company that has software which creates moving images simply and quickly, Lindsay created three photographs which come to life through movement.

WedPics | The Wedding App For Sharing Photos

Kishore Sawh

WedPics is a great photo addition to any wedding, letting all attendees upload and share the wedding photos to one spot. But how do they wedding photographers feel about it?

Little Mermaid Inspired Wedding Shoot Will Make Your Fairy Tale Dreams Come True

Hanssie

Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. Add to that some Disney magic and you have the recipe for a dream fairy tale wedding.

Why Some Photographers Refuse To Give Up Shooting Film

Kishore Sawh

Whether it's been a day since you've shot film, or a lifetime, this short video will present some interesting views on the differences between film and digital, and may have you longing for the familiar scent of a darkroom.