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Speed Posing Secrets for Photographing Couples

Speed Posing Secrets for Photographing Couples

Wedding photographers are invariably constrained to time. Having some sort of an idea in your head as to what exactly you need to do can help immensely. Photographer Vanessa Joy shares some invaluable tips on posing a couple to get the shots you need—in a hurry: Get the Traditional Shots First The traditional pose is […]

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New: The Ultimate Lightroom Workflow at 52% Off

New: The Ultimate Lightroom Workflow at 52% Off

If you are struggling with photo editing or Adobe Lightroom in any way, you should take a look at this! Professional Aussie photographer Johny Spencer has a photographer’s dream job; he’s a full-time professional photographer for the National Parks Service in Australia. This means he takes thousands of photos a month… and then edits them […]

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Wildlife Photographer Spends Three Years Photographing Swift Foxes

Wildlife Photographer Spends Three Years Photographing Swift Foxes

Known for their playfulness and crafty intelligence, foxes have long been personified as the pranksters of the animal kingdom. But what many of us don’t know—and what wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg has learned during his lengthy quest to photograph swift foxes—is that foxes are actually some of the most elusive mammals out there. For the past three years, Forsberg has […]

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How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse

How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, the United States will experience a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. For those who will be in the path of totality, a 70km wide stretch running from Oregon to South Carolina, this will be an event to remember. For photographers, this will also be the opportunity of a lifetime, […]

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5 Ways to Use a Color Meter in Photography Sessions

5 Ways to Use a Color Meter in Photography Sessions

Here’s an incredible piece of technology that can save you hours and hours of post processing time and speed up your whole workflow: a color meter. Shooting under lights—any lights—can be a problem. With artificial lights, especially in a multi light environment, you’ll have issues dealing with color casts. Even with natural light, the light […]

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How to Snipe Out Your Best Photographs Ever

How to Snipe Out Your Best Photographs Ever

You load ammo into your camera, aim at your subject, and fire. You are a shooter. Strangely, the way most photographers shoot is vastly different than the way a marksman – specifically, US Marine Corp Snipers – use their rifles. Is there a thing or two we can learn from these expert shooters? Can stealing […]

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Do’s and Don’t’s for Landscape Photographers

Do’s and Don’t’s for Landscape Photographers

While capturing landscapes may seem straightforward to the inexperienced eye, it often takes years of practice to truly perfect. Finding the gear and shooting techniques that produce the best results is a learning experience that never fully ends. Luckily for those just starting to develop an idea of what goes into a great landscape, Craig […]

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Topaz Impression: Convert Photography to Art with Real Brushstrokes

Topaz Impression: Convert Photography to Art with Real Brushstrokes

A photo shows how a camera sees reality… but a painting shows how the painter sees it. Art is personal expression, and TopazLabs has designed this program with the same philosophy. Impression turns photos into art the way a real artist would: by intelligently putting real brushstrokes on canvas. Found here: Topaz Impression For photographers, finding […]

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How to Use Colored Gels in the Background of Beauty Portraits

How to Use Colored Gels in the Background of Beauty Portraits

To some, studio photography is boring and dull. Others view the studio as a blank slate, capable of becoming anything an artist can imagine with the help of carefully placed props, lighting, and models. For photographer Daniel Norton, it doesn’t get much better then an empty room when it comes to crafting a creative campaign: Rather […]

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How to Use Natural Reflectors for Street Portraits

How to Use Natural Reflectors for Street Portraits

More often than not, photography is a game of chasing down light. It’s the single most crucial thing in making a great image; a beautiful model or scenic view won’t shine if the light is just a bit off. Many photographers invest hundreds or thousands of dollars into top of the line strobes, speedlites, and […]

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