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There’s an old saying in the entertainment business: “Never work with children or animals.” But someone’s got to do it, right? You can capture amazing animal shots with a bit of know-how from The Slanted Lens. Jay P Morgan has worked with all kinds of animals, from dangerous predators to dogs, cats, and even a […]
No two photographers see things exactly the same. Some people choose to capture what’s going on around them. Others bring their ideas alive in front of the camera. But all of that aside, there are a few points that virtually all professionals in the field can agree on. For instance, across the board, you’ll find […]
For quite some time, photographers and models have enjoyed a mutually beneficial, codependent relationship. Image makers will always need subjects, and models will always need someone there to capture them at their best. In order for either party to find work, a solid portfolio is a must. Therefore, any aspiring model’s first step toward building […]
Have you ever been frustrated by not understanding all your camera settings? If so you might be interested in this deal we were able to negotiate for our subscribers to kick off the new year. Extremely Essential Camera Skills is a popular in-depth multi-media tutorial designed to help photographers gain full control over their camera settings […]
One of the biggest misconceptions in studio photography is that you need the biggest, baddest external lights you can get in order to produce great work. Things can’t be any further from the truth. Daniel DeArco explains: You’re probably already familiar with the term exposure triangle—the usual combination of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO […]
Needless to say, studio lighting can be very expensive. Budding product photographers often find it beyond their means to afford the kind of professional lighting setup that’s necessary for producing great images. But what if you could get a professional quality setup for under 50 bucks? DSLR Video Shooter shares this amazing tip: For […]
When you use a DSLR camera for the first time, it’s natural to be intimated by the sheer number of buttons and options. The manual might seem too thick to read and you’re likely to flick to auto mode. It might take you some time to make the most out of your DSLR, but you […]
LEDs aren’t the most perfect lighting tools for studio portraits. But they do offers some advantages when shooting portraits in a studio environment. Jay P. Morgan demonstrates this by using LED lights to recreate the magic of the 1920s: Advantages of Using LEDs With an LED light, you get to see exactly what you’re going […]
How do you create a perfectly white wall in your photos? Easy, just pull a few sliders in Photoshop. Now, here’s the challenge. How do you create a perfectly white wall without Photoshop? Beyond Photography shows you how: Using Studio Strobes You’ll need two studio strobes for this technique. Set the power to slightly higher […]
Many of us have dreamed of having our photography exhibited, but getting into shows takes more than just a lucky break. New York photographer Jordan Matter tells us the ins and outs of getting our work out and about: While much of Matter’s advice runs along the lines of “inundate the world with your imagery […]
