How Many Wedding Photos Is Too Many?
Determining the right number of images to deliver for a wedding isn't just about hitting an arbitrary number. It’s about understanding what's truly valuable from the client's perspective and tailoring your gallery accordingly.
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Master Lightroom Masking for Better Landscape Photos
Editing flat images in Lightroom can seem tricky, but mastering masking tools can dramatically improve your final photos. Understanding masking allows you to add depth and dimension, turning good shots into visually impactful ones.
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Why the Size of Your Prints Changes Everything
Photograph size shapes how your images are experienced and understood. It's not just about dimensions; it's about how people connect emotionally and physically with your work.
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Maono Wave T5 Lavelier Mic: A Sound Investment
If you’ve ever watched a YouTube video or taken part in a Zoom meeting, you will know that sound quality is usually more important than any other factor. With this in mind, I put the new Maono Wave T5 wireless lavalier mics through their paces.
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Why Your Photos Look Amateur and How to Fix Them
Many amateur photographers keep repeating the same mistakes, often without realizing it. Fixing these simple but fundamental errors can dramatically change your photography and move you beyond that amateur status.
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DSLR Cameras Are Back—Here’s Why You Should Care
In 2025, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are regaining popularity despite nearly a decade in the shadow of mirrorless technology. For anyone serious about improving their photography skills, this comeback matters because working with a DSLR pushes you to master essential techniques rather than relying on technology alone—plus they're cheap!
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Creating Dramatic Black and White Photos in Monochrome Mode
I’m obsessed with color. Like, deeply. Bold tones, dreamy palettes, warm hues—color is one of the main reasons I fell in love with photography. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the raw emotion and timeless feel of a strong black and white photo.
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How to Deal With Public Land Photo Permits
Photo permitting on public lands directly affects whether you can build a portfolio in iconic locations. Skipping the permit process can cost you time and money.
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A Way to Refocus Your Photography
Camping can transform the way you approach photography. Instead of gear becoming your main focus, experiences and surroundings come to the forefront.
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Overcoming Creative Resistance: Why You're Not Lazy
Creative resistance isn’t laziness; it's a hidden barrier photographers face every day. It's that invisible wall making you endlessly research gear or tweak your website instead of actually shooting.
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Tiny but Capable: How the Canon RF 50mm Fills the Gap in My Photography Kit
If you want a small and lightweight Canon lens to fill the gap between wide angle and telephoto, the lens we review in this article is a great choice.
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Joe Rosenthal: The Man Behind the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Photograph
On February 23, 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six men—five U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy corpsman—raised an American flag atop Mount Suribachi. Joe Rosenthal, a photographer with the Associated Press, happened to put himself in the right place at the right time. With one click of the shutter, he captured a fleeting moment of unity and grit that would echo far beyond the war: the raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima.
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Essential Wedding Day Camera Settings
Getting your camera settings right can be the difference between capturing unforgettable moments or losing them entirely. Whether it’s the first kiss or the dance floor, wedding days offer little room for mistakes.
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How to Compose Unique Waterfall Photos
Finding hidden waterfalls or capturing streams that few have seen can set your photos apart and add depth to your work. Beyond beautiful landscapes, it's about challenging yourself and staying creatively sharp as you encounter new scenes.
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Essential Photography Lessons to Learn Early
Understanding how composition and light truly impact your photography is often more critical than any gear you own. Many beginners assume expensive cameras automatically improve their images, but that's rarely the case.
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A Sony User's Look at the Canon PowerShot V1
As a longtime Canon user, it was a somewhat painful switch to buy a Sony ZV-1 as my point-and-shoot camera. Not because the Sony ZV-1 was a bad camera, but more so because the way that brand's cameras work is so different from what I'm used to. So what's it like the other way around with the Canon PowerShot V10?
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Documenting Solitude: A Residency Amid Wyoming’s Wilderness
Several years ago, I got a call one morning from the head ranger at Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. He was inquiring if I would be interested in participating in Bighorn National Forest’s initial Artist in Residence program. That was during the COVID shutdown, and my state was really locked down—we couldn't even go camping in a state park! So, yes, absolutely yes.
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What the F Again? Dive Deeper Into Your Camera's Aperture.
In my previous article, I wrote about the basics of aperture. Once you have got to grips with that, there is more information that's really useful to know.
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We Review DXO PureRAW 5
We spent some time on the new DxO PureRAW 5 when it was announced in February, but now it's out and I've had a chance to give it a run.
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Six Psychological Techniques to Improve Your Real Estate Photos
When selling real estate, photos significantly influence a buyer's decision. Understanding the psychology behind engaging imagery helps you take better images that attract more potential buyers.
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