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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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Camera Reviews and News Canon Cameras

Canon 1DX Mark III Review | Living with a $6,500 Camera

Pye

Pye is here to share his real-world experience of living with this flagship camera and test out both photo and video to see if it's worth the plunge.

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Photography Tips Flash Photography

Building The Shot: Ring Flare & Lens Special FX

Pye

We’ve teamed up with Adorama to bring you a new series of photography tutorials called “Master Your Craft” to be featured on their YouTube ...

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Photography Tips Photographer Features

Go Behind the Scenes On A FaceTime Photoshoot with Anita Sadowska

David Crewe

In this BTS video, Anita decided to have some fun while staying at home and did a FaceTime Photoshoot! There were many challenges and the image quality is more than questionable but we had so much fun!

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Photographer Features

Photographer Ted Chin Kick’s off Adorama’s Through The Lens Series in Season 7

David Crewe

AdoramaTV has just launched Season 7 of their “Through the Lens” YouTube series.  This season of Through The Lens highlights the evolving landscape of photography as seen through the lens of this generation’s creators.

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Photo Editing Lightroom

How to Dodge and Burn in Lightroom via the Dark Mode Editing Technique

Pye

If you've ever wondered how to get that dodge and burn look without spending an excessive amount of time in Photoshop, here's your solution.

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SEO & Web Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

How to Build a Business in the Middle of a Recession

Pye

Here are some actionable steps to build your photography business and ensure that you land on your feet financially, regardless of the state of the industry.

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Photography Tips Photography Basics

Professional Models Teach You How To Pose for Better Self-Portraits

David Crewe

Given that we’re all under a lockdown currently, it’s likely most of us “don’t have any models laying around the ...

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