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10 Ways to be a Better Wedding Guest (and make a photographer happy)
Mezame Shashin-ka
I was scrolling through my Facebook feeds and came across an article featuring a wedding photographer’s rant on disruptive guests who get in the way...
How To Build A Super Sturdy Tripod for 30 Pounds
Pat Casey
Many years ago as a newly qualified civil engineer I went to my first proper site knowing everything!! My new boss was much cleverer. I...
On Jealousy and Street Photography
Eric Kim
The other night before I went to sleep, I was reading a book on my iPad and then wanted to post an inspirational quote onto...
Three Actionable Things You Can Do Today to Find Commercial Photography Clients
Donald Giannatti
I teach and write about commercial photography. Not babies and weddings and senior photography – that is consumer focus and I happily admit I am...
Super Fast And Ultra-Wide: First Look At The Sigma 20mm F/1.4 Art Lens
TJ Hansen
I have written before on the highly respected Sigma Art Series lenses (here and here) and I haven’t been let down yet. Sigma is now set to...
8 Tips For Starting a Photography Business
Missy Mwac
I am often asked for advice by those starting out in the photography industry. And if there’s one thing I have no shortage of, it’s advice. So with...
Is Photoshop a Villain? Thoughts from a Photographer
Missy Mwac
Look how purple and shiny I am SOOL: straight out of laptop. I am at my cabin sitting at my laptop. I just showered,...
How Not to Be an Ass: Music & Concert Photography Etiquette
Billy Bones
Concert photography is a community within itself, where you often end up seeing some of the same photographers at many events. Though most photographers may...
Belt and Braces – or How to Sleep Well the Night Before and After Photographing a Wedding
Andrew Hind
I have a dear and very cheerful friend who always assumes that the worst is going to happen. It very rarely does and so, when...
CosySpeed Streetomatic Review: A bag that helps you use your camera more
Simon Ellingworth
This is a hands-on review of a bag that solves the age old problem of never having your camera with you. Many photographers bought a...