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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
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... 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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20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir 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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Photography AI Luminar Photo Editing

How to Retouch Hundreds of Portraits in Minutes Using AI!

Pye

Learn how to streamline your portrait session & editing & retouching workflow to make it seamless and efficient.

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Photography Tips Flash Photography

Our 3 Favorite Gels for Ambient Light Manipulation

Pye

Gels are a super fun tool that can be used to color correct scenes or to creatively alter the image.

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Photography Tips

When SHOULD You Blow Out the Highlights?

Pye

In this article/video, we'll show you how and when to use natural light for high key portraits that balance imperfect lighting with a refined, authentic look.

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Fujifilm X100V Real-World Camera Review | Head to Head Series

Pye

Our new Head to Head Series is here to offer HONEST, objective gear reviews and share what it's like to actually live with the products and use them in real-world situations.

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Photography Tips Poses

Creating Couples Portraits in a Parking Lot

Pye

Watch & learn as we work through our process for framing, lighting, and posing to create amazing portraits, despite the fact that we're shooting in a parking lot.

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Lightroom Dodge and Burn Preset for Dramatic Natural Light Portraits

Pye

We'll show you how to efficiently dodge & burn directly inside of Lightroom for dramatic natural light portraits.

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Recreating a Cinematic Tech Commercial Like Apple

David Crewe

Over the last few years, the technology used in video and animation has improved by leaps and bounds making it ...

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Photography Tips Portrait Photography

Simulate Window Light Photography with Off-Camera Flash

Pye

We're going to show you how to spice up an ordinary portrait using off-camera flash to simulate window light photography.

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Luminar Photo Editing

Twice-Baked Editing with Luminar 4 for Unreal Results

Pye

In this video, we're going to walk you step-by-step through on of our signature, "twice-baked" environmental portrait edits using Luminar 4 to achieve amazing results.

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Photography Tips Portrait Photography

5 Things to Look for When Shooting Natural Light Portraits in Urban Locations

Pye

Here are five things to look for during your next urban, natural light portrait session.

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Photography News Camera Flash

Godox AD300 Pro Review : A Powerful and Compact Flash

Robert Hall

Many will question the need for this light, considering it falls directly between the already popular AD200 and AD400 Pro. However, the AD300 Pro is a departure from Godox's usual offerings, in that its design is geared towards maximum portability.

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