Michelle Ford

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Prime Lenses vs. Zoom Lenses: Which is Better?

Michelle Ford

All lenses can be put into one of two categories, prime and zoom. I'm going to explain the strengths and limitations of both prime and zoom lenses in the video and article.

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10 Tips For Wedding Reception Lighting

Michelle Ford

Here are 10 lighting tips to get you through some tricky wedding reception lighting issues.

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

Michelle Ford

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

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7 Must-Have Shots When Shooting Wedding Reception Details

Michelle Ford

If you only had 15 minutes to shoot the reception room for detail shots and a lot of pressure on your hands, make sure you get the necessary 'safe' shots first. Watch the video and see what's on our 7 must have reception detail shot list.

What To Expect When You're an Expecting Photographer

Tips for the Pregnant Photographer

Michelle Ford

So, you're an expecting photographer. Here are 7 things to consider from Pregnancy through Delivery in our "What to Expect When You're An Expectant Photographer - The Ultimate Guide Part 1."

Boudoir Photography Preparation and Tone Setting Tips

Michelle Ford

Boudoir Photography A good percentage of the women I shoot boudoir for have never met me in person before the ...

How To Rock Your Family Wedding Photos

Michelle Ford

Check out my 6 tips on how to get the best family photos in this article and video!

Quitting The Wedding Photography Business Isn’t Easy

Michelle Ford

Quitting the wedding photography business isn't as easy as a two week notice.

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Muslin Backdrops for Artistic Portraiture: Silverlake Backdrop Review

Michelle Ford

I've got a few backdrop ideas to cycle through which I'll be sharing here as I try them out, but the first one in the experiment was the painted muslin backdrop.

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Queen of Glamour Portraiture Sue Bryce Recreates Iconic Hollywood Images

Michelle Ford

Natural light photographer, Sue Bryce recreates iconic Hollywood images using famous female photographers to learn about studio lighting.

Review: Why Every Photographer Should Use Contracts | The Law Tog Portrait Bundle

Michelle Ford

Making everyone sign a contract was a lesson I learned the hard way. Every photographer should use contracts. In this article, we review the Portrait Contracts Bundle from The Law Tog to help protect you and your business!

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A Different Approach to the Rolling Camera Bag: Think Tank Airport Navigator Review

Michelle Ford

A rolling camera bag with a different approach - my thoughts on the Think Tank Airport Navigator.

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