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Lighting setup: Simple long exposure LED portraits

Apr 28, 2023 Jake Hicks

Long-exposure photography has been around as long as photography itself, but it’s had a tentative relationship with its audience over the years. 20+ years ago…



Which social media platform will grow your photography business quickest?

Apr 27, 2023 Alex Baker

Which social media platform do you use to build your photography or video business? You are using at least one right? Done correctly, it can…



18 Ways to Stand Out in the Crowded Field of Professional Photography

Apr 25, 2023 Don Giannatti

There are more photographers than ever before. And while I don’t believe that’s necessarily bad, it does create a lot of marketing “noise.” Our mission…



How to make your digital photos look like film

Apr 19, 2023 Simon Dewey

I don’t enjoy my Zenit camera (it keeps chewing up film) but the lens that comes with it (the Helios 44/2) is legendary for it’s…



All photographers need to know about wealth management and financial literacy

Apr 19, 2023 Bill Cramer

Photographers think a lot about how to make money, but saving it (or wealth management) is a different matter altogether. It’s something that presents a unique…



How to create intelligent presets to add a realistic background light in Lightroom

Apr 5, 2023 Alex Baker

There’s no denying just how incredibly powerful Adobe Lightroom has become in the last year. Lightroom’s AI tools and clever single-click masking can take your…



Make any ordinary location look cinematic with these tips

Apr 5, 2023 Alex Baker

It’s great to be able to work in epic locations and make your photographs or videos look cinematic. For most of us, however, the reality…



A comprehensive guide to photo contests and grants

Mar 31, 2023 Sonia Klug

Winning an award in international photo contests is the dream of many photographers and often the pinnacle of their careers. Beyond that, there is no…



How to light and photograph Lego building interiors

Mar 29, 2023 Anna Bitanga

Shooting the interior of a brick-built scene can be very challenging for a LEGO photographer because most models restrict camera angles and limit lighting opportunities….



Lighting Setup: How to light your portraits with £50 LED tubes

Mar 29, 2023 Jake Hicks

In the last year or so, I’ve experimented with and tested a huge range of LED lights. From the $15,000 Panalux film production monsters to…