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How to setup a simple home studio combining natural and continuous light

Apr 27, 2017 John Aldred

Setting up a home studio in a small space isn’t always easy. That’s especially true if you need to use it as a regular room,…



How I photographed Comic Con portraits using only one light source

Apr 18, 2017 Jon Erlien

Back in December my brother asked me if I would be interested in going to Comic Con in Indianapolis, IN, and I immediately said absolutely!…



These are three essential components for telling story in a single photo

Apr 5, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

You know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand words. But telling a story with a single image is not an easy task….



What does it really mean to be a professional photographer?

Apr 3, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

What does it mean to be a professional photographer, and what makes you a professional photographer? Is it about earning money and making a living…



How to shoot great casual portraits with just one light

Mar 27, 2017 John Aldred

Long before I decided to start shooting portraits, I was asked to photography people. Friends, family, their friends, and their friends. At the time, I…



How to take fitness shots for a magazine cover

Mar 13, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Do you know those classic fitness magazine cover shots? White background, clean and flattering lighting, recognizable poses and really fit and happy-looking subject? In this…



How to avoid glare when shooting portraits of people wearing glasses

Feb 27, 2017 John Aldred

Whenever I see people posting questions about how to photograph people wearing glasses, they usually receive the same response. “Don’t, have them take their glasses…



3 tools to help you get super sharp manual focus shots

Feb 1, 2017 Jake Hicks

Last week we covered three of the main tips to bear in mind when trying to get sharper manual focus images. Ambient lighting, contrasting elements…



How to convert a floor dolly into a DIY tripod track dolly

Jan 30, 2017 John Aldred

Floor dollies are fantastic tools for giving your camera some motion when shooting video. The problem with them, though, is that you need a perfectly…



Tips and tricks for choosing domain name and web hosting as a photographer

Jan 23, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

With all the social networks and plenty of ways to share your images online, the question is – do you really need a website? And…