Wide-Angle vs Normal Lens vs Telephoto Lens: A Quick Lesson
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Wide-Angle vs Normal Lens vs Telephoto Lens: A Quick Lesson

As a beginner photographer, you might be wondering what the difference is between a wide-angle lens and a normal lens. Both of these types of lenses have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you take better photos. Introduction: Understanding the Basics Let’s start with some basics. A lens is an…

How to Calculate Crop Factor

How to Calculate Crop Factor

As a new photographer, you may have heard the term “crop factor” thrown around when discussing different camera bodies and lenses. But what exactly is crop factor, and how can you calculate it? In this blog post, we will go over everything you need to know about crop factor in photography and how to calculate…

Learning All the Basics of Studio Lighting in Photography

Learning All the Basics of Studio Lighting in Photography

Have you ever struggled with bad lights, leading to dark and grainy photos? You’re not the first person to grapple with this and you won’t be the last. Luckily there are a few ways you can improve. Which Type Of Light Is Used In Photography? There are two main types of lights in photography: natural…

How to Use a Ring Light: Everything You Need To Know

How to Use a Ring Light: Everything You Need To Know

Have You Ever Been Interested In Using A Ring Light? Every day you come across professional charismatic photographs. Do you ever wonder what techniques are used in taking such amazing, jaw-dropping pictures? Many fashion photographers use a ring light and even if you have never seen one, you have definitely seen a photograph taken by…

Why Are My Photos Always Grainy + How to Fix [Updated 2023]

Why Are My Photos Always Grainy + How to Fix [Updated 2023]

Have you ever noticed that your photos seem to look grainy, noisy, or pixelated?! Today, we’re breaking down the reasons why! I totally get it, I’ve been there, and it’s frustrating! You see all these pretty photos everywhere and they look so nice!  The colors pop and they are simply beautiful and “clean” looking.  But…

Brighten Up With Our 8 Tips for Mastering Cloudy Day Photography

Brighten Up With Our 8 Tips for Mastering Cloudy Day Photography

Worried about those clouds rolling in on a session? Don’t stress! Here’s how to use those clouds to your advantage! There appear to be rumors going around that clouds during a photo session are a terrible thing! Sure, you won’t often get that spectacular glow or that amazingly killer sunburst on these days, but we’re…

Pictures That Tell Stories: Photo Essay Examples

Pictures That Tell Stories: Photo Essay Examples

Like any other type of artist, a photographer’s job is to tell a story through their pictures. While some of the most creative among us can invoke emotion or convey a thought with one single photo, the rest of us will rely on a photo essay. In the following article, we’ll go into detail about…

Your Comprehensive Guide to Pricing Mini Sessions

Your Comprehensive Guide to Pricing Mini Sessions

For family photographers, mini sessions can be a super fun time. What’s not so fun? Figuring out your mini session photography pricing. There are so many factors that go into packaging a mini session offering, from the time spent to prints and files. Let’s take a look at what goes into the cost of shooting…

5 Steps to Strong Storytelling Portraits
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5 Steps to Strong Storytelling Portraits

You’re just 5 steps away from learning how to create strong storytelling portraits that are sure to inspire. Read along and learn how! I’m sure you’ve encountered it before. That one photograph so visually striking that it stopped you in your tracks. Maybe it was a bold use of color or the powerful emotions it…

Indoor Photography Locations: Where to Go
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Indoor Photography Locations: Where to Go

Many of us dream of owning a photography studio…a brick and mortar location where we can serve clients.  But a physical location might not be in the cards for your right now.  So how and where can you serve clients indoors instead?  We’ve got ideas on how and where to find great indoor photography locations…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 43-47
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 43-47

Mini-session Challenge Day 1: Choosing a Theme and Dates Episode 43: Show Notes. Welcome to the five-day mini-session challenge! This challenge is designed to help you plan your mini-sessions for the year. By the end of the week, you will have gained a bunch of useful knowledge that’ll assist you in knowing what to charge,…

How to Make Mini Session Templates
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How to Make Mini Session Templates

Have a mini-session coming up and plan to advertise them?  Need to know how to make mini session templates?  Today we’ll talk: Why make a visual ad for your sessions Static image or video? Important Items to include in your template Where to find templates or inspiration Why Make a Mini Session Template? As photographers,…

How Free Mini Sessions Helped Grow My Business
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How Free Mini Sessions Helped Grow My Business

Yes, I offer free mini sessions in my photography business.   No, I’m not crazy.  At least not for that reason.   Today, I’ll share with you how I structure my mini-sessions, why I occasionally offer them for free and how that has helped grow my business. The Origin of the Free Mini Session I struggled with…

What is Dynamic Range and How it Affects Light
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What is Dynamic Range and How it Affects Light

If you recently shopped for a digital camera, you probably heard or read something about HDR photography or dynamic range. Unless you know something about modern photography, you may be wondering what is dynamic range, and why does it matter?  What Is Dynamic Range in Photography? In photography, the term dynamic range refers to your…