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Lightroom Classic vs. Lightroom CC. What’s the difference and which one do I want for my photo editing needs? Learning photography can be confusing. So can learning editing. And now to further muddy the waters, Adobe offers two versions of its photo editing program, Lightroom. And in a fun twist, what used …

Lightroom Classic vs. Lightroom CC: Which version is your champion?

Battery grips. Filters. Memory cards. Sort out what’s necessary and what’s nice to have when it comes to camera accessories To be a professional photographer, you only really need a camera, lens and a memory card or some film. That’s it. The rest of the equipment out there simply makes life easier, …

Do I need a battery grip? And other questions on camera accessories

Fight the frizz with these ideas on how to edit flyaway hair in Photoshop One thing we don’t have a shortage of here in Wyoming is wind. We joke that our windsocks should be made out of tow chains so they’d last longer. We also have a pretty dry climate. So rowdy …

Edit Flyaway hair in Photoshop: 5 Methods to achieve sleek and smooth

Hand strap, cross-body strap or harness? Here’s what you need to know before choosing a camera strap! I never really gave much thought to my camera strap. I left the default yellow and black strap on my Nikon for years. But after really getting bit by the photography bug, I decided a …

Everything you needed to know about choosing a camera strap

So what in the world does trying new foods have to do with overcoming fear in photography? Bear with me and you’ll find out. I stood at my kitchen counter last night, eagerly slicing up mangos for my family’s dinner. Just the smell of them had my mouth watering. These mangos were …

How Overcoming Fear in Photography Is A Lot Like Trying New Foods.

Stop being a slave to your inbox! 7 Photographer E-mail Templates You Need in Your Workflow! We’ve all heard the expression work smarter, not harder. But how can you, as a photographer, do that, exactly? One practice to start implementing as soon as you hang your shingle as a professional photographer is …

7 Photographer E-mail Templates You Need to Save Time and Make Money!

Have you ever wondered how other photographers are able to capture so many candid moments in their portrait photography? We’re about to let you in on the secret world of photography prompts, and you’re never going to look back! Everyone has a style of portrait photography that appeals to them. The amazing …

How to use photography prompts to get the best natural photos

We’ve all seen it before, a close friend or family member asks you for free photos favor: “When you come over for Chelsea’s birthday party, can you please take a few shots of her? I’m going to be cooking on the BBQ and won’t have time to take any photos”. Free photos …

Free Photos Requests: Learning to say “No”

Self-portrait photography will challenge your technical skills and your creativity! The word selfie didn’t become part of our cultural lexicon until sometime in 2013. But self-portrait photography has been around almost as long as photography itself. Robert Cornelius used his camera in the back of his family’s store to take his own …

Self-portrait photography: 18+ Methods and Ideas to Spice Up Your Selife

Loop lighting is an easy lighting pattern to master and implement Off camera flash doesn’t have to be hard. Begin by understanding how to expose for your subject, then move on to mastering lighting patterns. Once you know the basic lighting patterns, like loop lighting, you can start to use your knowledge …

Loop Lighting: A lighting pattern every photographer should know

Have you ever been frustrated to find lens flares in your photo? Maybe it’s covering your subject’s face, or distracting from your image’s aesthetic. The good news is you can prevent this! You are in control of your camera, so you control if your image shows a lens flare. The lens flares …

To Flare or not to Flare: How to create or avoid sun flares

What would you do if a client asked you to capture some last photos of their dying family member? Perhaps you’ve thought about joining an organization that captures the last memories a parent has with their still born baby. We’ll share our tips for how to approach bereavement photography with empathy, respect, …

Bereavement Photography: how to photograph grief with respect

Help contribute to the industry and the environment and practice good photography ethics. How much is a social media like worth to you? Is it worth a trespass fine? The destruction of private property? The loss of someone else’s income? The life of an animal? The lives of your friends and neighbors …

Outdoor Photography Ethics: When getting likes causes harm

Crawl before you walk! We’re starting at the beginning of baby photography to start your growth spurt in this industry off right! Baby photography is not for the faint of heart. It requires patience, stamina, a gentle touch and a strong stomach. But if snuggling, shushing and swaddling make your heart clench …

The Ultimate Introduction to Baby Photography

Learn to take pictures of the carnival, fair or amusement park in all its whirly, night-time glory! You don’t have to be a kid to love the carnival. The lights, the food, the noises and colors…it’s a feast for the senses. It can also be a fantastic place to take a camera …

How to take pictures of the carnival at night

We have vision. But sometimes not the words. How to master the world of blogging for photographers. Does this sound like you? You pull up some images, open a text editor and wait for inspiration to strike. And wait. And wait. Argh!! It’s as if all your thoughts are wayward sheep and …

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