Cole’s Classroom Picks: The Best Camera for Product Photography
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Cole’s Classroom Picks: The Best Camera for Product Photography

Many people use cameras to take pictures of products, whether for a profession or a hobby. Regardless of why you photograph products, you want to use a camera that takes high image quality pictures.  The best camera for product photography will have high megapixels, a quick processor, and autofocus features. Popular brands that make the…

Real Estate Photography Tips for Every Photographer
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Real Estate Photography Tips for Every Photographer

Real estate photos are the first things buyers see when searching for a home online. High-quality images even help people envision themselves living in the house. Well-done real estate photography captures a property at its best angle, showcases its unique features, and hopefully helps it sell for top dollar.  But as with any photography niche,…

Nikon 24-120 mm f/4 lens review: Love it or Leave it?
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Nikon 24-120 mm f/4 lens review: Love it or Leave it?

Full-frame glorified kit lens or budget-friendly professional choice?  I weigh in on whether to love or leave the Nikon 24 120mm f/4G ED VR. When I upgraded to a full frame camera, I had the option for purchasing the Nikon 24 120mm f/4G ED at a deep discount if I bundled the Nikon 24 120mm…

How to Make Money With Photography
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How to Make Money With Photography

You picked up a camera and within a few clicks, you fell in love.  People, flowers, wildlife, weddings… no matter the genre, you are LOVING photographing it.  But now you wonder…Can photography make me money?  The answer is yes, you can make money from photography.  The question then is how can you make money?  In…

The Nikon 200-500 mm f/5.6 lens: A budget wildlife/sports lens?
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The Nikon 200-500 mm f/5.6 lens: A budget wildlife/sports lens?

Thinking about a mega zoom?  Here’s a Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6e lens review If you’re a wildlife photographer, nature photographer, or sports photographer, sometimes you want to fill the frame with your subject.  Problem is, you can’t always get closer to your subject. That’s where super-telephoto lenses or a mega zoom like the Nikon 20- 500mm…

How To Become a Photojournalist
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How To Become a Photojournalist

Do you have a passion for photography and storytelling?  Want to use a camera to share news and emotion with the world?  You might just love a job in photojournalism. In this article, we’ll learn how to become a photojournalist, including how to get your images noticed, the kinds of jobs available and where to…

Learn About the Best Lens For Product Photography
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Learn About the Best Lens For Product Photography

There are countless lens options out there, but only a few qualify as one of the best lenses for product photography. Here are our top recommendations for lenses, and some additional information for businesses about understanding and buying lenses for cameras. Keep in mind that most lenses do not fit all cameras. Regardless of its…

Introducing the Best Wide-Angle Lens for Nikon
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Introducing the Best Wide-Angle Lens for Nikon

Finding the best wide-angle lens for Nikon cameras can feel like a tedious, time-consuming journey. However, if you’re armed with the right information from the start, you’re more likely to enjoy the shopping experience and come away with a high image quality lens that fits your camera and your life perfectly. Prime Lens Options Sigma…

Crop Sensor vs Full Frame – Which Camera Do You Really Need?
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Crop Sensor vs Full Frame – Which Camera Do You Really Need?

The million dollar question! Do I need a full frame camera? Whether you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first DSLR, or a advanced photographer considering if you need to upgrade your camera, at some point you may find yourself scratching your head and wondering: crop vs full frame, which camera do I…

How to Copyright an Image or Photograph [Beginners Guide]
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How to Copyright an Image or Photograph [Beginners Guide]

Knowing how to copyright a photo can save you a bit of time and money, but you must understand the process and the full implications. Not all images need copyright protection in the United States, but you’ll want to make sure you have legal recourse should someone use your images without permission. Copyright and Applications…

How To Clean A Camera Lens Safely and Correctly
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How To Clean A Camera Lens Safely and Correctly

All manner of debris can make its way onto your camera lens, from finger smudges to dust and oil. Regular camera lens cleaning helps you get a more precise, sharper shot with crisper details. But too much cleaning may lead to scratches on your lens. Keep reading for simple tips that will show you how…

Complete Wedding Photography Checklist for Your Business
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Complete Wedding Photography Checklist for Your Business

Want to be sure you can capture the best wedding photo on that special wedding day? This wedding photography checklist will help you through getting ready and ensure each photo shot is as good as the bride and groom want. Photos to Take Before the Big Day Getting ready before the wedding is the most…

What Lens Should You Buy Next?  Building A Lens Kit
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What Lens Should You Buy Next? Building A Lens Kit

What lens should you buy next? It all depends on your needs, budget, and style! Read any photography forum and you’ll find the same questions get brought up over and over again.  One of those is “what lens should you buy next?”  Lenses are expensive.  No one wants to make a bad investment into a…

Lens Calibration 101: The Why and How of tweaking your lens
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Lens Calibration 101: The Why and How of tweaking your lens

Check out our Lens Calibration 101 guide on why and how to adjust your lenses! There are a lot of different reasons your images might not be as sharp as you want. Dirty equipment, the wrong camera settings or even your shooting stance can affect the sharpness of your images. But if you find that…

How to deal with difficult guests as a photographer
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How to deal with difficult guests as a photographer

Stay Calm. Be Confident. And Learn How to Deal with Difficult Guests as a Photographer If you photograph weddings or even private portrait sessions, you’ll eventually wind up encountering one…a client or guest who wants to be the official photographer, boss you around or tell you how to do your job. It’s frustrating. It’s maddening….