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What lights are great for night photographers?

What lights are great for night photographers? What’s useful? What’s great for light painting? How about for illuminating? LED Panels The best LED panels I know of are made by Luxli Lights. These amazing lights are extremely color-accurate and absurdly bright, if that’s what you really want. No night photographer

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How to edit high key images in Photoshop and DxO Film Pack 7

Unlock the secrets to high-key portrait editing in Lightroom Classic and transform your images from flat to flawless! In this tutorial, I’ll break down the best Lightroom adjustments, exposure tweaks, and color grading techniques to achieve that clean, bright, and polished high-key look. Whether you’re editing fashion, beauty, product photography,

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How to get good at street photography

New to street photography and want to know how to get better at it? As with any genre, it requires you to invest a lot of time, practice and effort. Today, we share 10 tips that UK street photographer Roman Fox wished he knew when he first started shooting. From

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Godox AD200ProII - Ugraded Flash Head

The mysterious case of the missing flash

Or when your Godox trigger and speedlights won’t connect. There’s nothing quite as frustrating as setting up your gear, getting your subject in place, pressing the shutter, and… nothing. No flash, no pop, no glorious burst of light to shape your scene—just a sinking feeling in your gut. If you’ve

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How to boost your portfolio and build credibility

One of the predicaments many new photographers find themselves in is quite painful — they don’t have a robust portfolio of images to get new clients. Yet, they need new clients in order to fill their portfolio. It’s kind of a chicken and the egg type of situation, isn’t it?

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Uninspired street photographer, you need to hear this

The start of the year is always seen as a fresh start for everyone. For photographers, it’s the perfect time to start (or restart) projects, try something new or explore a new place to shoot. But it’s not the same for everyone, and even the most prolific creatives feel unmotivated

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What export settings do I use in Lightroom for social media?

When sharing your images on social media, the right export settings in Adobe Lightroom can make a significant difference in quality, sharpness, and load times. Whether you’re posting on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, using the correct settings ensures that your photos look their best. Here’s my step-by-step guide to exporting

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Is great light painting mostly trial and error?

Great light painting is largely trial and error. Or is it? Can you produce consistent results with light painting? Let’s explore this! Experimentation Light painting does have an element of trial and error, experimentation, and adjustments. But how much of it is, well, shooting in the dark? Blasting away vs.

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How to shoot high key portraits in the studio

Learn how to shoot stunning high-key portraits in the studio with this step-by-step photography tutorial! In this video, I’ll guide you through the best lighting setups, camera settings, and techniques to achieve that bright, glowing look using a Neewer 65cm softbox and a white backdrop. Whether you’re a beginner photographer

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Navigating the unpredictable world of natural light photography

Photography is an art form that constantly evolves. One of the most fundamental aspects is the use of light. While artificial lighting offers control and precision, natural light remains a beloved yet often unpredictable element for photographers.  Let’s look at some of the challenges when capturing moments in natural light

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