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Documentary Photography for Professionals | Telling Compelling Visual Stories

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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. Documentary photography serves as an exceptional medium of storytelling that goes beyond the constraints of mere image capturing. Furthermore, this … Read more

Portrait Photography Composition:  Tips & Ideas for Framing Your Subject

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Perhaps surprisingly, mastering the art of portrait photography has very little to do with the equipment. In fact, aside from lighting, capturing great portraits really has more to do with how we frame and compose our shots. It is the reason we always begin with composition when moving through the C.A.M.P. Framework. Good composition is … Read more

What Is the Best Profile Picture?

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Asking what makes the best profile picture is a bit like asking which is the best carpentry hammer. Some jobs require a tack hammer, others a framing hammer, still others a joiner mallet. There are different styles of profile pictures and, like the different kinds of hammers, each is best for slightly different use. Making … Read more

Hugging Poses Guide in Couples Photography

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Couples photography is all about capturing the love, fun and intimacy between two people. And what better way to convey that emotion than through a hug? Whether you’re photographing an engagement session or a wedding, mastering a variety of hugging poses can give you the tools you need to tell the couples’ story. In this … Read more

Photography Mini Sessions | 10 Tips for Success

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Mini Sessions are short family photography sessions scheduled in 20 to 30 minute time slots, with multiple sessions occurring in a single day.  Most commonly used for holiday family portraits, these sessions are a great way to get new clients in the door and earn some supplemental income to your core photography business. In this … Read more

8 Essential Couples Photography Tips to Inspire Your Shoot

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Couples photography gives photographers a unique opportunity to capture memorable moments for their clients and create compelling images for their portfolio. These sessions often happen on-location in beautiful settings that lend themselves well to incredible portraits. Mastering the art of photographing couples, however, goes beyond booking great locations or using specific photography techniques. If you’re … Read more

Why Won’t My Camera Focus? 15 Possible Reasons

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Having trouble focusing your camera? We’re often too “in the zone” or in a hurry to figure out how to focus a camera on the spot if we’re having difficulty focusing. If this happens to you, don’t panic! We’ve put together 15 possible troubleshooting ideas for when you’re having trouble focusing your camera and lenses.  … Read more

Master the Perfect Headshot Setup

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Headshot photography seems a simple enough genre to quickly master at first glance, but there’s more to it than meets the untrained eye. Despite only having to photograph the subject’s head, at least for the most part, there are still plenty of factors to consider when capturing headshots, including lighting, posing, and more. Fortunately, with … Read more