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Portrait Posing Ideas for Female Subjects in 14 Photos

Portrait Posing Ideas for Female Subjects in 14 Photos

People’s definition of a beautiful woman changes based on geographic location and time period. It’s interesting to study the way photographers and fashion brands choose to pose them: After all these beautiful portraits, it’s time to take your camera and seize the day! Tons of photos are waiting to be taken–for your mother, sister, girlfriend. International […]

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A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Photographer

A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Photographer

Scenic fly fishing, misty mountain panoramas, wild bears trekking the riverside–this is the life of professional wildlife photographer Charles Glatzer, who gave up his job as a successful commercial photographer to found Shoot the Light by teaching and shooting nature exclusively. See it here: “You’re just sitting out there by yourself, listening to the sounds, […]

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30 Tips & Techniques for Portrait Photography

30 Tips & Techniques for Portrait Photography

Photographing people requires tremendous attention to detail. Not only do you need to get your camera settings right, but you need to work effectively with your subject at the same time. This eBook was designed to help readers gain confidence and avoid common pitfalls in portrait photography. Found here: 30 Tips & Techniques for Portrait […]

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How to Use Lightroom and Photoshop Together in Harmony

How to Use Lightroom and Photoshop Together in Harmony

There is sometimes a great division between Photoshop users and Lightroom users, as most photographers have a preference for one and generally stick to it. But, in this two hour seminar with post production wizard, Tim Grey, viewers get a walkthrough of his process, which perfectly blends the use of the two pieces of editing […]

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5 Secrets for Successful Family Photo Shoots

5 Secrets for Successful Family Photo Shoots

Bring out the best in your subjects and take memorable family portraits with these tips from author and professional photographer Kirk Tuck! Learn even more essential skills for capturing beautiful family portraits in his online Craftsy class, Professional Family Portraits. 1. Set Up a Studio in Your Home In a few simple steps you can […]

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Stories & Advice From a Famous Rock Photographer

Stories & Advice From a Famous Rock Photographer

Rock music is a defining part of American culture, and rock musicians are some of our most beloved idols. Since few people ever get to meet these stars and experience their personalities firsthand, it’s up to photographers to shape their image–to provide a window into their lives and souls. Lynn Goldsmith is just such a […]

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How to Create Broad Portrait Lighting in Your Home

How to Create Broad Portrait Lighting in Your Home

Family portrait photographers know too well how tricky it can be to create an effective lighting rig at home. Kids move, furniture is everywhere, windows vary in size. This video, hosted by portrait photographer Tamara Lackey, gives a solid overview of what might come up when working from home, and why a broad, basic lighting […]

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How (and Why) to Use Back Button Auto-Focus

How (and Why) to Use Back Button Auto-Focus

Most photographers auto-focus the traditional way: press the shutter down halfway, then compose your shot and pray your subject doesn’t move around. Or press down halfway and quickly take the photo in the same second. This video is demonstrating a different method–one that claims to make auto-focus much easier to manage: The Three Auto-Focus Settings Your […]

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How to Make a DIY Reflector Board

How to Make a DIY Reflector Board

For the do-it-yourselfers out there, Tyson Waggener has created a video tutorial to outline the process of making your own 4-in-1 light reflector–for under $20–using items that can easily be found in most hardware stores. The procedure is simple and can be completed in a less than hour: Materials Needed 2 pieces of white foamcore […]

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Behind the Scenes of a Model Shoot, Starring… Barbie?

Behind the Scenes of a Model Shoot, Starring… Barbie?

In some ways, she’s the ideal fashion model: she doesn’t blink, she takes direction, she doesn’t have an ego. How could she? She’s plastic. (It’s fantastic!) The men behind the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition went all-out with this recent parody photo shoot. Watch the brisk two-minute satire here: The shoot was helmed by iconic […]

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