It’s one of my favorite oxymorons: Technology is full of ways to make our lives better, but somehow it’s ended up making them more complex. If the tech revolution was supposed to help us out by automating tasks and doing what we couldn’t before, then why are so many of us more time-deprived than ever?
When it comes to learning about light—how to control it and how to see it—nothing beats constant light sources. That’s why strobes have modeling lights. I’m a big strobe guy, so that’s become my comfort zone.
As a photographer and editor, it is always good to try out new plugin software to integrate into your workflow. I have been using the Nik software for what seems like forever. Silver Efex Pro has been my go-to effects plugin.
Have you ever had a wedding that totally didn’t go according to plan? If you haven’t, you will. We do everything in our power to set and manage expectations, create and stick to a timeline, and make it through the day with as few hiccups as possible.
Over the past few years, the senior market has become one of the most competitive in professional photography. It also might well be the most fun, but only if you’re doing it right.
Most photographers (and other small business owners) spend a lot of time stressing about marketing. But more important than any marketing campaign, mailing, blog, advertising or even networking you can do is the message you are communicating through those forms of marketing.
How to create long exposure light trails with Payton Hediger. This image in particular was created by Evolve Edits as a Signature Edit for Rafael
#InstagramMarketing by Catherine Guidry A few days ago, I was deep in a conversation about business. My friend “Susan” discussed her frustration with social media
30 Best Cities for Photographers Ever wonder what the best cities are to be a photographer? You know, those pesky little things like number of
Four tips to building a stronger network with Skip Cohen “Networking” is one of the most abused words in business today. Everybody talks about
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