• Why Using the Golden Ratio in Your Photos Might Not Be a Good Idea After All

    Why Using the Golden Ratio in Your Photos Might Not Be a Good Idea After All
    A while ago, someone commented on an article that composition is meaningless and people drawing wiggly lines on a photo were pulling the wool over people’s eyes. Initially, I dismissed that as being a naïve comment. Then, I did a little research and found something surprising.[ Read More ]
  • 3 Common Posing Mistakes and How to Fix Them

    3 Common Posing Mistakes and How to Fix Them
    The nice thing about topics like camera settings and lighting is that they are easily quantifiable, which makes learning them easier in some cases. Posing can be a bit trickier and is often one of the last things portrait photographers really master. If you are growing as a portrait photographer and want some useful advice to add to your bag of tools, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced creative sharing three common posing mistakes and how to fix them.[ Read More ]
  • 5 Common Printing Mistakes Photographers Make

    5 Common Printing Mistakes Photographers Make
    As much as we view photos on screens nowadays, there really is no replacement for seeing and holding a physical representation of your work. However, printing your photos is a rather delicate process, and mistakes that cause ruined prints can be rather costly. To ensure you get things right the first time, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced landscape photographer discussing five common photo-printing mistakes and what you can do to fix them.[ Read More ]
  • A Photographer's Guide to Protecting Your Business and Client Relationships

    A Photographer's Guide to Protecting Your Business and Client Relationships
    Running a photography business is not as easy as you would like to think it is. A very common misconception starting in this industry would be thinking that you will be successful if you are good at taking photographs. While it was probably true decades ago, the steep competition and the change of industry landscape these days pushes the difficulty to the next level. In this article, we will be discussing an ongoing issue about client ghosting that has become increasingly common and continues to
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  • Hard Truths About Photography in 2023

    Hard Truths About Photography in 2023
    Photography is a very popular business to get into, but a very difficult one in which to make a stable, successful living. Why is that? What does it take to be a successful professional? This insightful video essay features a seasoned pro discussing what it takes to find success in 2023.[ Read More ]
  • A Review of the Incredible Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens

    A Review of the Incredible Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens
    The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens offers the promise of being the ultimate portrait lens for Z mount shooters by offering a combination of an extremely wide maximum aperture, top-level image quality, and smooth and buttery bokeh. Can it actually provide those in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect from the lens in real-world usage.[ Read More ]
  • Thoughts on Awakening Creativity

    Thoughts on Awakening Creativity
    Being stuck in a creative rut can be one of the most frustrating things a photographer can experience, and paradoxically, trying to force your way through it can often only make it worse. This fantastic video essay features a photographer sharing his experience with a creative lull, what worked, what did not, and the most important lessons he took away from the experience.[ Read More ]
  • Adobe Plans to Make You Pay for Photoshop's AI Features, Even if You Have a Subscription

    Adobe Plans to Make You Pay for Photoshop's AI Features, Even if You Have a Subscription
    Photoshop's Generative Fill is possibly the single most talked about addition in the history of the program. This AI-powered feature allows users to add elements to a photograph not present in the original capture. Many creators love the feature. But that may be about to change due to a recently announced change in Adobe's pricing structure.[ Read More ]
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