Wedding photographers are visual storytellers, capturing the moments throughout a couple’s special day. We all take pictures of the bride and groom getting ready, as well as during the ceremony, family formals…
In this edition of Shutter Magazine, I discuss four ways to spark creativity in your work. This topic seems fitting for the anniversary edition—what better time to reenergize and get creative.
If you think the sole purpose of an engagement session is to get to know your clients, think again. If this is how you present it to your clients, stop.
Portrait Sales: Which Model Is Right for You? With Lori Nordstrom Just a couple of years ago, I would have fought for my stance that
For photographic artists, the importance of capturing and editing images can be a distant second to making a print. The nostalgic feeling of holding a print dates back to the time when photographs were considered precious objects.
Photography generally begins as a fun and carefree hobby that is manageable all by yourself. You photograph a subject and have what seems like infinite amounts of time to edit the images.
Not many photographers specialize in baby birthday sessions. This month we look at the five most important factors that go into shooting and editing a compelling birthday film.
The newborn stage is defined as the first 28 days of life, after which humans are referred to as infants for up to three months. In our studio, we consider newborns to be as old as six weeks, as most babies are born earlier than the 40-week cycle.
I can only imagine the amount of pain and emotional stress involved in giving birth. We should cater to new mothers any chance we can. It is a lot to ask of a woman who just gave birth to traipse around outdoors for a two-hour newborn session.
Photographing newborns in an ideal setting can be difficult when you are working on location. We rush to the window light and make due with the nursery (for character) or living room (for that wide-open spacing).
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