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Clients Asking for RAW Files? Here’s What to Do

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from photographers in our Photography Mastermind Group, and even via DMs goes like this: “My clients want my RAW files. What should I do?” This topic has sparked a lot of debate in the photography community, and unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of poor advice circulating. ... Read more

Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

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

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... 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.
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

Matthew Saville

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not ...

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Why the Tamron 17-70mm Is the Best Everyday Lens

Matthew Saville

Do you want professional results from entry-level camera gear? Read this article! When we hear the term “everyday lens,” we ...

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Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Review | A Professional Lens For Every Photographer!

Matthew Saville

The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is effectively two lenses in one! It's the best entry-level kit lens that money can buy, and it's also a miniature, professional flagship optic.

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Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Review | The Most Anticipated Lens Of 2020?

Matthew Saville

Completing Nikon's f/2.8 zoom holy trinity, this is one of the best 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms we have ever seen.

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Canon Announces 4 New Full-Frame Mirrorless Lenses, One Printer

Matthew Saville

Today Canon is also introducing four new RF lenses and two RF lens teleconverters: The Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS ...

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Tamron Launches The Worlds First All-In-One Zoom Lens For Sony E-Mount – The 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD

David Crewe

Tamron has just announced the launch of the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), an all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is scheduled to be available on June 25 at $729(USD). Due to the spread of COVID-19, the release date or the product supply schedule could be delayed.

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Tamron Officially Announces the Launch of the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)

David Crewe

Tamron announces the launch date of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056), a large aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras that is the lightest and most compact in its class. The lens will be available in the U.S. on May 14th at $1199. However, due to the spread of COVID-19, the release date or the product supply schedule could be delayed.

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5 Lenses You Probably Don’t Need to Buy

Shivani Reddy

How many lenses should a photographer have? Hopefully this helps narrow down your list before making your next big purchase.

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Fujifilm Announces New 45-100mm GFX Lens and GF Lens Roadmap

David Crewe

FUJIFILM Launches a new GFX lens, and announces the latest developments for G-Mount Interchangeable Lenses with a 2020 Roadmap - Exclusive 13-lens lineup, including 2 newly-announced lenses, provides comprehensive shooting coverage

Canon Designs a 50-80mm f/1.1 Lens for the RF System!

David Crewe

A recent patent filing shows Canon is working on some potentially crazy new lenses, presumably for the RF mount systems. Including a new 50-80mm f/1.1 Zoom!

Sony Releases RX100 VI premium compact & VCT-SGR1 Grip

Brittany Smith

Sony’s innovation has been a hot topic of conversation within the professional photography community as of late and it appears ...

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