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Take Your Family Photos to the Next Level This Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially here, which means family portraits galore. Many people seek out a professional photographer around the holidays to get images for Christmas cards.
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How to Capture Better Macro Wildlife Photographs
Macro Photographer Ben Salb is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for photography lies in the small details of the natural world. The Maryland-based photographer specializes in high magnification insect and spider photography, often finding his subjects close to home in the lush woods of the United States’ eastern coast. [Read More]
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The Most Important Tip on Photographing Halloween You’ll Read Today
It's Halloween today! And all across the world, people are dressing up in costumes and enjoying the festivities that come with the fun today. If you're a passionate photographer, then you're probably going to bring your camera with you.
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How to Find and Capture Epic Landscape Photos Above the Clouds
In order to capture moments above clouds or fog, you have to find them first. In some places, this can be an easy task, while in others it can be a rare occurrence. [Read More]
02:00
The Best Sitting Poses for the New Portrait Photographer
Fact: if you care about shooting portraits, most of the tips that you see online have to do with having your subjects stand. But sometimes, that doesn't always mesh with the vibe of the shoot. So what about sitting poses? And how are they different for those who identify as men vs.
20:48
Is it More Important to be a Good Photographer or Businessperson?
One vital data point that you may not have considered when you started off on your photography journey is that success might not come down to how good of a photographer you are.
13:00
How Your Flash Works: An Important Cheat Sheet for Photographers
You already know that apertures change the depth of field. Of course, they also affect light gathering. But when using a flash, the game changes entirely. Lots of photographers have no idea how your flash works.
19:56
Dance Photography: A Complete Guide
Shooting dancers can be one of the most daunting photographic subjects but also one of the most rewarding in terms of the final images captured. Dance can be an unforgiving subject, and unless one delves deeper and tries to understand the movement, the choreography, the piece, and how to capture the light hitting the dancers, it will prove tough to achieve award-winning imagery. [Read More]
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How Nat Geo Photographer Mark Seymour Gets Beautiful Street Photographs
I thought we'd have a bit of fun when we were out shooting the street and started naming our street compositions according to winning hands when playing cards. So from a truly exceptional hand to the simplest card, read on to discover how to score the winning hands! Mind you, to be a Royal Flush, the photograph has to be pretty special!
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Bought Your First Camera? The Best Tips in a 3 Minute Read
If you're buying your first camera, then congratulations! It's time to look at some of the essential things you need. And we'll do that as quickly as possible in this short blog post for you. Take a look!
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4 Photography Cheat Sheets on Rembrandt Lighting and More
If there is one method that photographers love to light with, it's Rembrandt lighting. Lots of folks think they know what it is, but they don't actually get it right. In this roundup of photography cheat sheets, we're putting the spotlight on Rembrandt Lighting.
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How to Shoot Spring Photos if You Have Allergies
It's spring! That means *ACHOO* that it's time for you to get out and *ACHOO* shoot spring photos! Photographers everywhere love this time of *ACHOO* year because of the natural beauty of the world.
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Love Street Photography? Here Are 4 Photography Cheat Sheets for You!
For some of us, street photography is a way to meditate. We're in love with the thrill of capturing moments as they happen. It requires you to be truly in tune with everything that's happening around you.
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How to Leverage a Clear, Cloudless Sky in Your Landscape Photos
If the weather forecast shows clear skies and bright sunlight, it doesn't mean photographers should abandon their plans for a landscape shoot. Photographer Michael Shainblum has shared tips on how he leverages these weather conditions to come home with a successful set of photos. [Read More]
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New to Film? 3 Great 35mm Film Emulsions for the Beginner
35mm film is wonderful! At its best, it delivers a look that can't be had digitally without a lot of work while letting you be in the moment. So we recommend always combining it with the best film camera that you can get your hands on.
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4 Fantastic Cameras for Black and White Photography Purists
The best thing to do is realize that you really love black and white photography. And with today's cameras, you really don't need to do it in post-production. Lots of cameras let you apply the settings to the RAW file.
13:00
How to Use the Leica SL2-S for Photojournalism: A Guide
The Leica SL2s has quickly become one of my favorite cameras. It's got character. It feels great. And more importantly, it's far different than all the other cameras on the market. If a lot of cameras on the market are boring you, then the Leica SL2s is probably what you want and need.
20:08
How to Prepare for a Professional Photo Shoot
Back when I was taking pictures just for the fun of it, I never once thought to optimize my preparation. There was no preparation — no shot list, no scouting, no mood board. That all changed when making pictures became my job and my livelihood.
01:00
20 Terrible Tips for Better Photography You Need in Your Life
There are lots of great tutorials out there to teach you all about how to take better photos. Some are better than others. But there's a major lack of photography content out there teaching you awful tips.
19:00
How to Save Your Camera’s Battery Life. 5 Tips You Didn’t Know
The battery life on your camera can be a big issue. The joke used to be that you bought a camera body, a lens, and five batteries for Sony cameras. Luckily, the camera's battery life has much improved over the years.
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Vivid Dream: Blue Hour Photography Is Best with These Wonderful Lenses
The Blue Hour doesn't get as much play as the Golden Hour. But nonetheless, it's a lovely time to photograph. If you're using a flash, it's a nice time to shoot portraits. If you're walking around, it's the best time to shoot cityscapes.
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The Best 85mm Lenses Under $700. We’ve Reviewed Each of These Too!
There aren't many lenses that can be versatile, like an 85mm lens. We learned a while back that it's a great choice for basketball. And we've known for a while that it's great for portrait photography.
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Action Packed: Photographing Mountain Bikers with the EOS R5
For most photographers, it’s been an interesting past year and my experience is no exception. My regular work shooting for commercial clients and agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area was upended by the Coronavirus pandemic, and keeping busy has meant constantly shifting gears to keep the calendar full. The pandemic has also meant a […]
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How to Fake a Drone Shot in a ‘No Drone Zone’
There are many places where drones are banned and many laws restricting how, when, and where you can fly, but what if you absolutely must capture some drone shots in one of these off-limits locations? Well, you can just fake it! San Francisco-based viral video wiz Karen X. Cheng has put together some fun ideas […]
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How to Easily (and Safely) Make a 35mm Daguerreotype at Home
If you’re looking for a fun project to try at home, the George Eastman Museum just published this short 5-minute video that explains how to safely make a 35mm Daguerreotype without dangerous chemicals or expensive equipment.
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Great Bokeh! 5 Lenses That Render Your Photos Like a Beautiful Dream
Lots of photographers want better bokeh. But to get something truly unique, you sometimes need a special lens. What helps define bokeh are the lens coatings and the aperture blades. Generally speaking, the more aperture blades there are, the smoother the bokeh can be.
21:51
Five Techniques for Communication and Effortless Photoshoots
This video is for all of you professional and aspiring professional photographers who want to communicate more effectively with your clients as well as feel like you’re having more effortless photo shoots.
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Is Your Camera Overheating? Chill Out! Try Some of These!
It's a fairly common problem with all sorts of cameras. You're out shooting, and you suddenly feel the camera get pretty hot. We've had it happen with a lot of different ones that we test, and we always try different approaches.
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10 Things To Do When Stuck at Home as a Photographer
Now that most of us are stuck at home with possibly no income, times are tough. But we can use these times to our ‘advantage’ and do things we normally wouldn’t do or don’t have time for. Some of us can’t even go out anymore to take pictures in nature because we’re grounded. I live […]
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No One-Click Edits: Why Presets Don’t Work for Landscape Photography
No presets. No one-click edits. While presets may be a welcome time-saver for wedding, portrait and travel photographers (often offering a solid base to then apply custom adjustments), editing a landscape photo is different.
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Is Back-Button Focus Becoming an Outdated Photography Technique?
As camera technology continues to progress, the way in which we operate them is changing as well. Photographers should always use the most familiar and effective technique to get the shot, and to that end I want to be clear about the purpose of this article: I’m not trying to convince anyone to blindly stop […]
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The Truth About Lens Design: Trying to Separate Fact from Opinion
Photographer and YouTuber Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography just released an interesting video in which he tries to make some sense out of the world of optics. His goal is to try to separate fact from opinion, and give photographers a framework that might help them select the right lens instead of throwing […]
21:51
Life-Saving Safety Tips and Equipment for Wildlife and Nature Photographers
Most outdoor photography tutorials are focused on getting the shot: what equipment to use, how to set up your camera, and how to edit your shots. But in his latest video, Danish photographer and former special forces soldier Morten Hilmer takes some time to address an even more important topic: how to stay alive. If […]
19:03
Using an iPhone 11 Pro to Capture the Northern Lights
The latest crop of smartphones all feature incredible low-light photography modes that can capture things that were unthinkable just one year ago. Case in point: Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large of The Points Guy, recently captured the Northern Lights in Coldfoot, AK using just an iPhone 11 Pro Max… handheld! Honig shared his experience on his popular […]
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You Can’t Fight as a Photographer Without an ‘F-You Fund’
When it comes to negotiations, as a photographer (or any freelance artist, for that matter) you’ve got to master the art of not being emotionally invested in the outcome — something that is nearly impossible to do.
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The Hustle: How to Break into Concert Photography (Legitimately)
I’m not going to beat around the bush, not everyone is going to want to hustle and work for free to get these shots. But getting out there,working on your portfolio constantly and thinking outside of the box will most certainly create those opportunities.
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5 Macro Photo Ideas to Shoot at Home
Want to get creative without leaving the comfort of your own home? Here’s a 5-minute video by COOPH that contains 5 ideas for macro photographs you can do with a small budget, simple gear, and everyday items.
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How to Place a Softbox to Finesse the Look You Want
Today we are going to talk about placing a softbox — not the positions that you would use, like a Rembrandt, a butterfly, or a loop, but how to place it once it’s in position. Let’s talk about how to finesse the look that you want to achieve while using a softbox. We have our […]
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What a Longer Focal Length Can Offer Your Street Photography
I started photography on perhaps the most popular focal length, 35mm, in the form of my RX1R, which I shot through my time at university. From there I moved to 50mm, which was a revolution to me in the way I saw and thought about my images. I now shoot the majority of my favorite […]
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Useful Photography Top #192: The Essential Tip For Shooting Street Photography With a Mirrorless Camera
Want more Useful Photography Tips? Click Here. When shooting street photography, mirrorless cameras have always had one major default disadvantage. You're shooting with the camera and by default there is an eye-sensor.
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Capturing the Spirit of Fall Through Creative Photography
For many photographers in the northern hemisphere, the Fall is a favorite time of year to go out and create some photographs. Leaving the sweltering summer heat in the rear view mirror, it's much more comfortable for photographers to be out and about with their gear during the Autumn months without having to worry about sweating through their clothes every five minutes.
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5 Signs You’re Progressing in Photography
Recognizing personal progression and improvement is a wildly beneficial yet often overlooked exercise for our confidence. It’s human nature to want to be “better” at things. We don’t have to be the best right now, but we all want the affirmation that we’re improving and moving in the right direction. Photography is no different and […]
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Tips from a Makeup Artist to a Photographer About Collaborating
For all us Makeup Artists out there, we can probably think of many things we’d like to say to all the photographers we’ve worked with. I’m sure all you photographers have a thing or two you’d like to say to us as well.
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Landscape Fundamentals: 10 Tips for Better Landscape Composition
Landscape photography is simultaneously one of the easier photography niches to get into, while at the same time being one of the harder disciplines to really master and be known for. But assuming your goal is simply to take better landscape photography images, there are some things that you should really have in mind while you are out in nature looking to capture the beauty of the world around you.
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The Problem of Color Contamination in Photography
Whether you’re aware of the correct terminology or not, you have likely experienced color contamination happening in your photographs already. Put simply, color contamination is when one color is affected by the presence of another color in close proximity.
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This Quick Tip Will Give You Finer Control Over Slider Adjustments In Lightroom
I think we have all been there at one point or another in Lightroom, when you are working with one of the sliders and you keep moving it to the left and to the right in order try and narrow down to the point you like best.
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This Quick Tip Will Give You Finer Control Over Slider Adjustments in Lightroom
I think we have all been there at one point or another in Lightroom, when you are working with one of the sliders and you keep moving it to the left and to the right in order try and narrow down to the point you like best.
08:00
Please Don’t Be a Reckless, Stupid Photographer
This post isn't necessarily meant to talk down to photographers; specifically the ones who have only joined in the past few years, but more about giving a little bit of sage advice from a calm standpoint.
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Quick Tips on Getting The Most Out Of Your 85mm Lens While Shooting Portraits
85mm, THE classic portrait focal length. If you are just getting into shooting portraits, or maybe have been shooting on the wider end with a 35mm or 50mm lens, then shooting with an 85mm lens could be something that you are looking for tips on.
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Tips For Experimenting on Personal Shoots the Right Way (NSFW)
I am a firm believer that personal creative shoots are key to photographers growing and pushing themselves forward with their skills. The key to getting better isn’t buying more expensive equipment or binge watching online tutorials.
