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How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

Brittany Smith

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and equipped with a full team. In fact, when first approaching a modeling agency to test …

Dynamic 3-Light Sports Portrait Setup

Sean Lewis

When it comes to taking sports photography portraits, capturing dynamic energy is the name of the game. Sports portraits often convey a sense of action and energy with dramatic poses and lighting, the latter of …

How To Get Sharp Portraits: Perfect Your Photography Skills

Alice Houstons

When it comes to portraits, there’s one crucial aspect that can truly make or break a shot: sharpness. Being able to capture crisp, clear images, regardless of the conditions, can set professional photographers apart from …

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Review | Portrait Perfection?

Matthew Saville

A 135mm lens is an ultimate portrait lens, and the Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is an ultimate 135mm prime lens! Perfectly balancing performance, portability, and value, this Nikkor is, if I am not …

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Shivani Reddy

Here are three ways to change the way you photography family formals.
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Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

Pye

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the …

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