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How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom
Pye
Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, …
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Portraits on Railroad Tracks
Tanya Goodall Smith
Photographers are notorious for taking safety risks and ignoring laws in order to get the perfect shot. Trespassing onto railroad property to photograph people on tracks seems to be a common action taken by photographers …
Snapshot 2025 Shows Photographers Reclaimed 12 Work Weeks Each in 2025 — Here’s How
Sean Lewis
If 2025 felt heavier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Bigger galleries became the norm. Burst shooting became standard practice. Clients expected faster turnaround times, even as image counts continued to climb. Fortunately, key AI …
Documentary Photography for Professionals | Telling Compelling Visual Stories
Sean Lewis
Let’s face it. We’re oversaturated with visuals that are all style and no substance. In the era of ever-increasing visual content, capturing images that not only look pretty but also convey profound narratives is essential. …
When To Do Newborn Photography
Alice Houstons
Newborn photography is a unique genre that requires a specific skill set outside of creativity and technical proficiency. In particular, one of the most important skills a newborn photographer can have is the ability to …
Engagement Photography Tips for Incredible Photos
Christopher
Engagement photography is a huge part of being a wedding photographer. See these engagement photography tips from our friends at Fstoppers
How To Become A Wedding Photographer … In One Year (Updated)
Christopher
Have you ever considered jumping into wedding photography but weren’t sure where to start? Follow this guide to get your wedding photography career up and going within one year.
Food Photography Backdrops – Which One Is Best For Your Shoot?
Dawn Gilfillan
In this post we’re going to look at the best types of food photography backdrops, what backdrops to avoid, and also DIY options for creating your own affordable backdrops in our handy guide.
The Best Music Licensing Sites (Updated)
David Crewe
The right song can make or break your video project and be the difference between impactful and forgettable. The challenge is finding the perfect track that doesn’t drain your entire budget. Thankfully, there are many …
Bounce Flash Tutorials For Beautiful Light Anywhere
Pye
We’re going to cover the difference between direct flash vs. bounce flash and give you an easy secret to creating soft, flattering light anywhere you go.
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What Tripod Head is Right For Me?
Max Bridge
Best Memory Cards for Photographers
Matthew Saville
8 Affordable White Backdrop and Background Options
Tanya Goodall Smith
Zeniko ZA12 Review | Vintage Style Meets Modern Simplicity
Matthew Saville