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8 Awesome Lighting Setups Using Gels For Creativity
Felix Barjou
I started playing the Rosco Photo Gel kit about a week ago, and after a few tests I can say I really love all those awesome colors....
Dear Groupon Man
Missy Mwac
Dear Groupon Man, I was surprised when you called this morning. And on my cell phone, no less. I was in the middle of a...
3 Essential Street Photography Lessons
Marius Vieth
First things first. My name is Marius Vieth and I’m a 26 year old fine art photographer from Amsterdam who loves nothing more than street...
Gender Based Photography Groups – WHY?
Kevin E. Newsome
The first one I ever saw was “Chicks Who Click.” It was years ago and the photography industry was predominately male. I didn’t think too...
Ten Things to Remember As You Begin Your Photography Odyssey
Don Giannatti
[Editor’s note: When I asked Don Giannatti of Lighting Essentials to be a guest blogger, I knew that the piece would be good and honest (he tells it straight). I did...
How To Make a DIY Handpainted Backdrop
Liat Aharoni
With winters lasting for 6 months in Toronto, I find that outdoor shoots are put on hold for pretty much the entire time. Because of...
Ten Beliefs That Suck the Life out of Photographers
Don Giannatti
What if I told you it was not the industry, the bad economy, where you live, what camera you shoot with, how many lights you...
How To Create The Tastiest Vintage Themed Coffee Ad
Lars Brandt Stisen
I recently did a vintage themed coffee ad and documented the process to show what goes into making stuff like this. While the ad is...
Building A Vintage Photo Booth WiFi
Harm Aldick
By routinely reading Photo-News and blogs from around the world, I came across homemade photo booths again and again. I saved images and ideas for...
A Photographer’s Guide to Surviving Fashion Week
Grant Friedman
Fashion Week is an international series of events where fashion designers can showcase their latest collections and connect with other members of the industry. Twice...