I am a portrait and commercial photographer, and while I do photograph several weddings a year, I am very selective. I need to be excited about the wedding experience, and generate revenue without having to invest an entire day photographing a wedding.
The destination wedding is one of the most sought-after gigs in our industry. Why do we love them so much? Is it for the free vacation? Is it the opportunity to photograph new, exotic, exciting locations? Maybe you want them for the notoriety and ability to showcase the images in your portfolio.
Most photographers, even wedding photographers, end up wanting to photograph portrait sessions. Weddings are essentially a series of portraits. But the wedding day comes with a lot more pressure than a traditional portrait session.
Whether you cut your teeth in the analog film days or started with a DSLR, you have probably heard the term dodge and burn. I know what you are thinking: This is a dated technique, and Photoshop is way more capable of filling shadows and reducing highlights.
Accent Lighting Tips for Amazing Portraits Oftentimes a wedding day is hectic. There are many things going on, and as professionals, we are required
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Vendor Networking for Photographers Keep it Real! Over the years, I’ve met some pretty amazing artists while working in a booth at a convention. At
Traveling to Cuba has been on my bucket list for years. Many of us in the United States hope to walk the streets of Havana before McDonald’s appears on every street corner. Luckily, I got a chance last December and would like to share a few basic travel tips I picked up on my journey.
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