Building an indoor studio allows you to create the exact portraits you want. Studios can be simple to make, but to get truly excellent portraits, you’ll need more than just a camera and some free space. Here are three tools you should get. 1. Portrait Backdrops A studio would be incomplete without several great backdrops. […]
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Visual Flow Presets Review | A Game Changer for Portrait Photography Editing
Finding an efficient editing process isn’t always a one-size-fits-all solution. Photographers have different methods of editing and shooting which makes it hard to find a preset system designed for a large majority. One thing that all photographers can agree on is that once a particular preset system works, the editing process becomes effortless. So the question […]
Best Wedding Directories for Photographers
You have a beautiful portfolio and some experience under your belt, but how do you get noticed by potential clients? One proven way of getting seen is listing in wedding directories. Wedding directories are websites that gather all of the basic information of wedding vendors for brides and grooms planning their wedding. They are an […]
Photo Print Storage and Organization Ideas
Staying organized as a photographer is a must. Even the casual hobby type can come back from a vacation with thousands of photos to sort through. That’s the beauty and the curse of digital photography. Whether you’re a professional who is putting together portfolios for clients or a mom who just loves taking pictures of […]
Photography Courses for Portrait Photographers | Updated
Previously, we put together a list of excellent photography courses for beginners, a solid resource for anyone just starting out. However, since many of our readers have a few years or decades of experience under their belts, we decided to put together another list of online courses for established photographers who want to hone their […]
Macro Photography Tutorial by Fstoppers Review
Macro Photography is an art form unlike any other type of photography. Instead of seeing the world as it is, a macro photographer sees an entirely different world. It’s a world that’s shrunk down, zoomed in, and focused on the details. With our naked eye, we don’t see the tiny hairs on an insect or […]
12 Extremely Helpful Photo Editing App Cheat Sheets
When working in any photo manipulation package, and especially when first starting out, it is very important to develop good habits. One habit you need to develop early is the use of shortcut keys instead of menu buttons. This will dramatically increase speed once you practice and get use to it. To help in your […]
11 Outstanding (Free) Alternatives to Photoshop
Photoshop has a reputation for being the best image editor out there, but unfortunately, you have to pay a premium for it. If your budget is limited or you’re not ready to commit to the cost of Photoshop, here are some other great options to consider. All come at the best price: free! Desktop Editors […]
10+ Free eBooks for Digital Photography
I am always on the hunt for great information on photography, especially if its free! Today we have gathered 10 FREE ebooks for you to download and enjoy! This collection covers the basics of digital photography, lighting setups, food photography, nature photography tips and more.
19 Free Resources for Photographers
Improving your photography takes a lot of time and dedication to continually learn how to use your equipment better, how to present the best compositions with each subject, and how to perfect your post-production workflow. Whether this process comes naturally or not to a photographer, everyone can benefit from conversations with other photographers, excellent software […]