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Photo Poses for Men | The Ultimate Guide

What are your posing goals for men? Are you aiming to depict strength and masculinity, authenticity, beauty, fun and excitement? Regardless of the vibe or the desired end goal, having an arsenal of mens poses and a sound understanding of posing nuances for men will help you create more impactful imagery. Whether you are shooting ... Read more

How to Create a Photo Book That Tells a Story

Watch someone open an album you designed and count the seconds between page turns. Around the fourth or fifth spread, most people speed up. They stop reading and start flipping. The photos didn’t get worse. The story did. Learning how to create a photo book is mostly a sequencing problem, not a photography problem, and ... Read more

How to Take Good Selfies | A Pro Photographer’s Perspective

Taking good selfies has become important in recent times due to the increased usage of social media platforms, smartphone photography, and influencer marketing. On these platforms, people often share their selfies as a way of self-expression, communication, and building a personal brand. Good selfies can help individuals present themselves in the best light, increase their ... Read more

Landscape Composition Tips and Ideas for Photographers

Travel and landscape photography presents a number of unique challenges, but having the privilege to interact with our environment and share its beauty in unexpected ways makes the effort all worth it. Like most photographers, the best travel and landscape photographers rely on (and sometimes break) general rules of composition to enhance their photography. In ... Read more

Wedding Poses | 10 Basic Poses for Wedding Photographers

Running out of poses in the middle of a session is something I’m sure many of us have stressed about. Whether you’re shooting an engagement session or doing a couple session at a wedding, keeping your poses fresh and fun on the spot can be tough to do. So, here are our favorite techniques to ... Read more

Diffraction, Aperture, and Starburst Effects

Starburst effects can add an interesting element to a photograph. In a dark scene, it can add a dreamy, peaceful twinkle to the lights. In a daytime scene, a starburst sun can add drama and interest to the skies.

Ring Light VS Softbox | Which One Is Right For You?

For everything from makeup tutorials on Youtube to high-fashion portraiture, you should understand the differences, the advantages, and disadvantages of a ring light vs a softbox!

What is “Exposing to the Left” and Should You Do It?

You'll be amazed at how much time you can save if you combine this exposure tip with those we shared in Part One, and it works regardless of the camera you use. Check out Part Two (of Two) in our exposure series.