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How to Build a Simple DIY Focus Stacking System
Ted Kinsman
Each year my photographic instrumentation students build very simple focus stacking systems. After several years, I decided to construct a more advanced version that could...
Marketing for Photographers: Five Strategies that Work in 2025
Pye Jirsa
Even the most talented photographers often struggle to find clients. It’s not always about the quality of the work – sometimes, great photos simply never...
Wildlife Photography Tips for Meaningful Images with Melanie Randall
Ezequiel Fabian Sanapo
Curious how to capture soft, emotional wildlife photos without needing the most expensive gear or years of experience? You’re in the right place. We spoke...
The Difference Between the Canon R1, Canon R5 Mark II and the Older Canon R3
Jeff Cable
A fellow photographer friend recently sent me a message and asked me how much the Canon R1 differed from the Canon R3. He also wanted to know the...
Canon EOS R50V: Teardown, Disassembly, and Infrared Conversion
Phillip Andrew Iglesias
The Canon EOS R50V mirrorless camera is the company’s most recent camera release (as of its release in April 2025). It is a highly compact...
Camera Settings and Tips for Concert Photography Beginners
Matty Vogel
This guide is intended for concert photography beginners. If you have a DSLR camera and are interested in how to control your camera settings to...
7 Proven Tips for Perfect Bird-in-Flight Photography
Shreyas S. Yadav
Why is the bird out of focus in my images? Why are my birds in flight images are blurry? What’s wrong with the exposure? How...
Nah, You Don’t Need a Wedding Photographer (But Maybe You Do)
Tom Zelinsky
I realise my opinion is completely different from the mainstream. Most of these opinions come from wedding photographers themselves, who try to convince potential clients...
Client Retention for Photographers: Simple Strategies That Work
Michelle VanTine
Do you want to be the most re-booked, referred, and absolutely adored photographer in your space? Being a skilled photographer is just not enough in...
How to Take Wedding Photos That Shine on Invitations
DIYPhotography
Wedding photographers are used to delivering digital galleries, framed wall prints, and polished albums. But a growing number of couples now ask a new question:...