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How to make a DIY posing table for newborn photography
Melissa Jenkins
I’ve become obsessed with this dog bed stand, and have taken it to a new level. Here is my updated tutorial to build your own...
Rediscover your photographic self through these three creative techniques
Elora Viano
This period isn’t easy for anyone. Professional photographers are struggling with the implications of being on lockdown and suddenly having to stop all work from...
11 essential tips to master night photography like a pro
Charles Wade
Astrophotography allows you to capture some spectacular images of the night sky, from milky way images, star trail images, and all the way up to...
There are lessons that photographers can learn from a sushi chef’s devotion to his craft
Benjamin Stevens
If you’ve seen the fascinating documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, you will have noticed the fanatical devotion that restaurant owner Jiro Ono applies to his...
DIY Backdrops for Home Shoots and Lighting Setup
Jake Hicks
Bored of being stuck indoors yet? Shooting against the same white background all the time can get tiresome, so why not switch it up with...
How I captured both the crescent moon and “Earthshine” in one photograph
Christopher Sherman
This is something I’ve been wanting to attempt for a while but the skies have not be clear enough to do so. Iowa skies in...
Five techniques to calculate long exposure times with a 10-stop ND filter
Kah-Wai Lin
Have you ever seen the long exposure image using 10-stops ND filters? They are visually energetic and dynamic, due to the motion blur caused by...
I shot a full portrait session with a Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Sweet 80 Optic. Here’s how it went
Haleana Knights
I shot a full portrait session using a Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Sweet 80 Optic. Here’s how it went… Helpful hearsay For years I...
I photographed the same model with every Sony lens
Ed Gregory
This video was absolutely EPIC to make and a lot of fun. Thank you to all the creators who joined in so that you didn’t...
How to take better photos of your kids
Haleana Knights
If you are a parent with a passion for taking good photos of your kids, this guide will walk you through it and help to...