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picture perfect critique march
I have always been an advocate for the invaluable educational opportunity that image critique can bring. I think it’s one of the very best ways to understand your work.
boudoir spokesmodels
Boudoir photography can be tricky to market. We need content, but we may not always feel comfortable using client images for promotional purposes.
5 steps to better client meetings
I remember listening in to my first client consultation. I was in the backroom of the basement studio of the photographer I was working for at the time.
top 10 most influential photographers
he results are in! You, the reader, voted. What a year it has been. The changes in who holds the most influence over our hard-working readers was a surprise…
themed baby photography
There are two schools of thought regarding mini sessions and events by high-end portrait studios. One is that they devalue the brand we are trying to create.
The inverse square law of lighting
Many considerations come into play with group portraits: posing, wardrobe and the right camera angle among them. But lighting adds an additional layer of…
Photoshop How To Apply Makeup
Let me begin by saying I’m not a makeup artist (MUA)! But I have studied how artists apply makeup through simple Internet searches.
Tamron announces new All-In-One zoom lens
Tamron, a leading manufacturer of precision optics, has announced the development of an advanced new All-In-One™ zoom lens, designed exclusively for DSLRs with APS-C size
Phase One IQ250 Review
Phase One IQ250 Review What a day it was… we were one of the first studios in the United States to get our hands on
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Photography training and education for the modern photographer
In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.
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