Wide-Angle vs Normal Lens vs Telephoto Lens: A Quick Lesson
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Wide-Angle vs Normal Lens vs Telephoto Lens: A Quick Lesson

As a beginner photographer, you might be wondering what the difference is between a wide-angle lens and a normal lens. Both of these types of lenses have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you take better photos. Introduction: Understanding the Basics Let’s start with some basics. A lens is an…

How to Get Started in Freelance Photography
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How to Get Started in Freelance Photography

Many steps must be taken when turning your passion for photography into a career. It might seem overwhelming for newly independent contractors at first, but freelance photography jobs are attainable through research, passion, and a clear business plan. How to Get Started As a Freelance Photographer One of the first things you need to do…

How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success
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How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success

Gone are the days where you can take a beautiful picture and instantly stand out from the crowd. It seems like every photographer has access to the same preset or editing style, and you’re quickly learning that it’s time to do something different to stand out. So stay tuned, and we’ll talk through how to…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42

Let’s Get Organized! Managing Content Calendars, Social Media Scheduling, and More! With Mandy Liz Marketing ourselves on social media can feel overwhelming with many asking themselves — “where should I start, what should I post, and how can I drive engagement with my audience?” In today’s episode, we chat to photographer and personal brand expert…

Lens Review: Nikon 50mm 1.8 D vs 1.8 G
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Lens Review: Nikon 50mm 1.8 D vs 1.8 G

Nikon is a popular camera that’s compatible with multiple lenses. A standard DSLR lens is the 50mm Nikon 1.8. There are two variations of these lenses: the D or the G. The f 1.8 D is the older edition of the 50mm 1.8 Nikon lens, while the G is a newer, more updated version. There…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39

Mentors and Masterminds in Photography with Jenni Maroney. Episode 39: Show Notes. Pivoting into education is not always the right move for everyone, and it is by no means a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be passionate about helping others do the things that you have managed to do successfully in your business. Our guest…

Client Experience Workflows – Create Relationships that Last
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Client Experience Workflows – Create Relationships that Last

Giving clients a great experience doesn’t have to mean lavishing them with expensive gifts or spending oodles of money.  But with some planning, time, and effort, you can craft a client experience workflow to create an overall customer experience that wows! Learn: What a relational client experience looks like and how it benefits your business….

What are the Best Nikon Lenses for Portraits?
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What are the Best Nikon Lenses for Portraits?

Who doesn’t love a classic portrait? When you want to snap the ideal shot, you definitely need the right portrait lenses for your camera. For those of you shooting on Nikons, finding the best Nikon lens for portraits could feel like a challenge, but there are plenty of choices to land you that dream portrait….

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 29
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 29

Cracking the Copywriting Code: How to Connect with Clients on Your Website with Rachel Greiman Episode 29: Show Notes. Grabbing website copy builds trust, proves your value, and can help fill your calendar with bookings. Today, we speak with photographer and copywriter, Rachel Greiman, about how you can write copy that hooks clients. We open…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 27
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 27

Being Authentically YOU: 6 Steps for Establishing Your Brand Identity with Abby Grace Episode 27: Show Notes. In order to market anything – your product, your company, or your ideas – you first need to define your unique brand. Your brand is not just the visuals, like your logo and your website, it also encompasses…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 24
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 24

Getting Your Life Back – Simple Systems to Save You Time in Your Business with Dahlia Orth, System Strategy Academy. Episode 24: Show Notes. Stress is one of those things that can take the joy out of your photography career, but implementing good systems can help reduce it. Nobody understands systems as well as Dahlia…

Best Lens for Landscape Photography – A Buyer’s Guide for Beginners
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Best Lens for Landscape Photography – A Buyer’s Guide for Beginners

Almost every photographer I know, even those specializing in portraits or action photography, has a soft spot for landscapes.  There’s just something about nature and sunsets and vistas that captures our imagination and prompts creativity.  Even if you just dabble in landscape images, you’ll want a lens to help translate that vision before you into…

11 Types of Lenses Explained!
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11 Types of Lenses Explained!

Ever get confused when it comes to the many types of lenses? Let’s make it simple! Even if you’ve been in the photography world for years, you may not be experienced with many types of camera lenses. The truth is, many lenses are expensive, so we often choose a type of photography and then pick…

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…