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5 Essential Portrait Lighting Setups

5 Essential Portrait Lighting Setups

Most people would be surprised to see how far a single key light and a fill card can take a photographer. Although light is an absolute necessity for image makers of all disciplines, a little bit can go a long way. Jay P. Morgan explains just how this is possible by demonstrating five lighting setups every photographer […]

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Lightroom Tricks to Improve Your Workflow

Lightroom Tricks to Improve Your Workflow

Lightroom undoubtedly is one of the most popular software used to catalog and edit photographs. It has endless possibilities and so some users find it difficult to get the most out of it. However, by learning simple tips and tricks, you can greatly reduce the time you spend with each photo in Lightroom and be […]

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Bridesmaid Photography Tips at a Wedding

Bridesmaid Photography Tips at a Wedding

Bridesmaids are undoubtedly an important part of a wedding and this holds equally true for a wedding photographer. Bridesmaids are important for a photographer from two perspectives. One, they are close friends of the bride, so it would be a very bad idea to miss them out. Second, they add certain charm to the ceremony […]

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How to Create a Strip Light Modifier for Speedlights

How to Create a Strip Light Modifier for Speedlights

Light saber style strip lights are not new. There are some good choices available on the market right now. But none of these are quite that effective when it comes to absolute shooting convenience. Joe Edelman decides to build one himself: The main issue with many strip lights, aside from cost, is that they don’t […]

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Street Photography: 7 Steps to Success

Street Photography: 7 Steps to Success

Have you ever tried taking a picture of a friend and told her to “just act natural?” While attempting to take the second shot, did your friend look right into the camera? Have you ever wondered how street photographers manage to capture candid shots of their subjects? Most of the people in street photos seem […]

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Quick Corporate Headshot Photography Tips & Techniques

Quick Corporate Headshot Photography Tips & Techniques

If you’re looking to break into shooting corporate headshots, speed and accuracy are essential ingredients for success. Jay P. Morgan shows how you can take three different styles of professional corporate headshots in just 30–45 minutes: You may be wondering why you need three different styles. Shooting three looks gives more choice for the final image, and […]

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Photography Challenge at the Airport in 10 Minutes

Photography Challenge at the Airport in 10 Minutes

Miami-Dade Airport may not immediately come to mind as a photographer’s paradise. Because it’s filled with crowds of people in transit, taking a picture at this hub is often the last thing on any visitor’s mind. But as this short proves that when an experienced photographer and the right model pair up, it’s possible to […]

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Camera Lenses For Indoor Event Photography: Fast Glass

Camera Lenses For Indoor Event Photography: Fast Glass

There are five lenses I believe every indoor photographer must have in their kit. It doesn’t matter whether you shoot Canon or Nikon, or whether you shoot crop or full frame. These five are must haves for capturing emotion and action in low light. If you’re still using a variable speed, package zoom lens then […]

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Flat Lighting Tips for Perfect Portraits

Flat Lighting Tips for Perfect Portraits

Ready to bring your portraits to the next level? As it turns out, transforming a photograph into something incredible can be as simple as an adjustment to the light being used. The folks at SLR Lounge demonstrate exactly how flat lighting is done and how it can impact a scene: The term “flat light” refers to fact […]

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The Quickest Way to Sharpen Images in Photoshop

The Quickest Way to Sharpen Images in Photoshop

What’s the fastest way to sharpen an image in Adobe Photoshop? Chelsea Northrup has the solution—and it doesn’t involve the “Sharpen” tool:  The trick is to create a duplicate layer, then scroll down the Filter menu and choose High Pass. This will create a gray overlay of your image. Increase the radius until you can just […]

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