Volume Sports Photography: Solutions for Online Print Sales
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Volume Sports Photography: Solutions for Online Print Sales

For years, printed forms and checks were the standard for volume photography ordering.  And while those options are still relevant and useful in many situations, more photographers are taking their ordering online.  There are several different ways to facilitate online ordering, from the simple and free to the specialized and complex.  In this article, we’ll…

18 Maternity Photography Tips for Impressing the Mom-to-Be
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18 Maternity Photography Tips for Impressing the Mom-to-Be

Getting ready to jump head first into maternity photography?! Read on for our 18 tips to success! Maternity photography is such a beautiful opportunity to capture the glowing pregnant woman right before the arrival of her new baby! You have the opportunity to make her feel like a million bucks, but you also need to…

See Our Pick for the Best Lens for Food Photography
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See Our Pick for the Best Lens for Food Photography

Food photography has become a staple of social media. Whether you want to document your adventures as a foodie or get started as a professional food photographer, it’s important to invest in the right gear to bring your favorite dishes to life. One of the things you will need is a lens for food photography….

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 28
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 28

Make More, Shoot Less: Successfully Switching to In-Person Sales with Chris Scott [fusebox_full_player style=”dark” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] Episode 28: Show Notes. Today we are talking to Chris Scott from Swift Galleries and The Print Maker System, both of which help photographers run a successful IPS or in-person sales business. Chris started out…

Yoga Photography That Aims to Inspire
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Yoga Photography That Aims to Inspire

Beautiful scenery, unique angles, and attractive people make yoga photography a popular subgenre of sports photography. The best professional yoga photographer shows not just the athleticism of the practice, but the meditative, peacefulness of it, too.  If you want to improve your yoga photography skills, these ten tips will help you get beautiful, iconic photos…

How to Take Prom Pictures That Are Jaw-Dropping
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How to Take Prom Pictures That Are Jaw-Dropping

As a photographer, specific points of the year are sure to bring in work. Prom is one of them. Snapping pictures of teenagers in formalwear might sound straightforward enough, but it requires careful planning and attention. This guide explains how to take pictures of prom that will preserve the memories of this special occasion. How…

How Much to Charge for Maternity Photos
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How Much to Charge for Maternity Photos

Maternity photography is a unique genre of the photography world known for creating memorable, lasting moments for new mothers and their families.  Most expectant mothers will want to document their pregnancy in a way that they feel reflects who they are as a person and who they will be as a mother. As a photographer,…

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,…

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…

17 Simple Senior Picture Ideas for Guys
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17 Simple Senior Picture Ideas for Guys

Senior pictures provide a lifelong keepsake for an important milestone in life. Unfortunately, capturing the perfect pictures is no easy task – especially when taking pictures for senior guys. Many senior guys end up acting reserved around the photographer’s camera. With so many options and ideas for your pictures, how do you know which picture…

Our Top Tips for Senior Picture Ideas for Girls
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Our Top Tips for Senior Picture Ideas for Girls

When the senior year of high school rolls around, there’s plenty of memories to make. Senior pictures are part of that memory building process, and they can serve as a way for students and their classmates to look back on a significant turning point in their lives. Deciding what to do with your pictures, though,…

How to Take Amazing Senior Pictures That Everyone Loves
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How to Take Amazing Senior Pictures That Everyone Loves

Senior pictures are like a rite of passage for high school students. These pictures capture the seniors’ style and personality. While anyone can snap a few senior portraits with a smartphone, not everyone can showcase the student in a stylized and professional way. If you have wondered how to take senior pictures, this guide will…

22 Go-To Senior Picture Poses and Ideas that Impress
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22 Go-To Senior Picture Poses and Ideas that Impress

Taking senior photos before a young person graduates is a common tradition, and the price of a photoshoot will range widely based on your geographic area and the experience of the photographer. Tipping is not necessary but can be an optional gift since lots of work goes into a senior photo shoot, which explains why…

25 Simple Senior Picture Tips for Better Portraits
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25 Simple Senior Picture Tips for Better Portraits

Senior pictures are one of the few times that kids get to show off their creativity, originality, and personality to their high school classmates. If you’re a photographer who wants to help a client make their senior pictures stand out, this collection of senior pic tips will help everyone involved leave a great impression. Photo…