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30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. Also, it’s worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more
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Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

6 Ways to Start Your Career as a Photographer

Alice Houstons

Do you dream of becoming a professional photographer? You might wonder how to get started, whether or not you need ...

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Photography Careers and Business

Photography Business Names | How to Choose Yours

Christopher

Here's the process of choosing your photography business names and share with you all of the factors you should take into consideration.

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Create Fake Flares with Flash (And No Sun)

J. Cassario

Wondering how to re-create lens flare with off-camera flash? These tips will help you achieve that look!

HDR Photography

Single Shot HDR Photography Done Right!

Alice Houstons

HDR images are often associated with terrible images, and the great ones tend not to let on that they are HDR shots. Here's how you can make good ones with a single RAW file.

Photographer Features

Through The Lens with Me, Alex Strohl | My Purpose, Gear, & How I Do What I do

Alex Strohl

Alex dishes on why he does what he does, what he uses to do it, and more.

Photography Tips

Adorama INSPIRE | A Week Of Hands-On Creative Events Unlike Anything You’ve Been To

Kishore Sawh

An event that takes 'hands on' gear and experience extremely literally.

Photography Tips

Review: Breed Portfolio Building Day | What It’s Like & What You’ll Get

Brittany Smith

Transitioning into full blown fashion photography is not for the faint of heart. The amount of work that goes into ...

Photography Tips

Mastering Portrait Lighting | An Evening With Tony Corbell & Profoto

Kishore Sawh

Profoto and Tony Corbell are touring 12 cities with a workshop breaking down the intricacies of portrait lighting in a way only Tony knows how.

Camera Reviews and News

Review | Julia Kuzmenko’s Go Pro: Studio Beauty

Kishore Sawh

A complete how-to and guide to the creative process from planning, to team creation, lighting, shot execution, and getting work.

Camera Reviews and News

SLR Lounge Reviews: Fstoppers’ Where Art Meets Architecture

Anthony Thurston

I am always looking for ways to branch out and make more money as a photographer in my small community. So, when I saw that Fstoppers had teamed up with Mike Kelley to produce an 8 hour workshop on the topic of shooting Real Estate, Architecture, and Interiors, I was psyched to get a chance to check it out.