Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 23
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 23

Hacking The Algorithm with Facebook Groups. Episode 23: Show Notes. One of the things our guest today learned very early on was the power of social media and how it’s not just about uploading nice content and hoping people see it and engage with it. In fact, there is an actual strategy and specific steps…

How to Apply Sun Rays in Photoshop
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How to Apply Sun Rays in Photoshop

The sun’s rays are one of the most beautiful details about an early morning stroll or a beautiful sunset. Yet despite their beauty, light rays are often challenging to capture with a camera alone, which is why many photographers resort to adding in rays with Photoshop during their editing process.  Creating rays in Adobe Photoshop…

Luminar vs Lightroom: Which One Is Best for Photo Editing?
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Luminar vs Lightroom: Which One Is Best for Photo Editing?

Creating a beautiful picture requires more than framing the perfect shot. Photo editing allows you to take your craft to the next level, turning out flawless photos that genuinely captivate audiences. If you’re new to the game, you’re probably wondering, “Which photo editor is right for me?” There is no one right answer. The right…

The Difference Between Deep Focus vs. Shallow Focus

The Difference Between Deep Focus vs. Shallow Focus

As one of a photographer’s most important tools, focus has the power to change the entire emotional effect of an image and establish the story of a photo. Its formidable impact on photography means that photographers need to have a firm grasp of how to use it. Understanding focus begins with recognizing the difference between…

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…

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 to Make a Panorama in Photoshop
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How to Make a Panorama in Photoshop

Panoramic photos are a cool way to showcase seamless images of more expansive physical spaces. Traditional panoramic views are typically of landscapes and cityscapes, but you don’t have to limit your photos to just those.  Most photographers create these wider images by stitching together several photos horizontally or vertically from different angles using Adobe Photoshop…

How to Open Raw Files the Easy Way
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How to Open Raw Files the Easy Way

Since the early 2000s, the raw file format has produced some of the highest quality images possible. Digital cameras typically produce images in the JPEG or raw format. Many programs recognize JPEG, but to view raw files is a different story. A raw image is large and stores more information. Different camera brands produce varying…

Your Detailed Guide to Night Landscape Photography
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Your Detailed Guide to Night Landscape Photography

Once the sun sets, many photographers pack up their gear and retire for the evening. However, for the sky photographer, their job has just become far more interesting. Our eyes see many beautiful features in the night sky. Between the majesty of the Milky Way and the lone stars twinkling brightly, the dark provides a…

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,…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 22

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 22

Community Over Competition — Making Your Business Stronger Than Ever with Natalie Franke. Episode 22: Show Notes. With half of small businesses closing down within their first five years, the odds are stacked against us. But you have an unlikely ally — your competition. Today we speak with Natalie Franke, the HoneyBook Head of Community…

Photo Editing 101: High Contrast vs. Low Contrast
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Photo Editing 101: High Contrast vs. Low Contrast

Contrast is one of the most essential components of photography. When used effectively, it creates clarity, texture, shadow, tone, and light in an image. It can help you draw attention to particular elements of a photo or even emphasize your subject.  In this article, we’re going to concentrate on high contrast against low contrast photography….

How to Pitch Photography to Brands
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How to Pitch Photography to Brands

As a professional photographer, you aren’t just an artist. You’re also a business person. Sure, you want to create beautiful images, but you also want to get paid. Commercial photography is one of the more lucrative fields. In particular, brand photography is in high demand and can form a lucrative cornerstone for your photography business….

How Do You Set Exposure Compensation?

How Do You Set Exposure Compensation?

Have you ever admired a scene, then taken a photo of that scene, only to realize that the photo looks nothing like what’s in front of you? Maybe the image came out too dark or too bright, making it impossible for the image to reflect what your eyes are taking in.  This unfortunate phenomenon can…

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,…