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Understanding the basics of copyright

Guess what? If you’ve ever taken a photo, you’re a copyright owner! Yes, if you shoot a photo personally or professionally, you achieve an automatic copyright. If you’re like most creatives, you probably don’t enjoy the legal aspects of the business. However, knowledge of copyrights is something you should be

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SlickPic Photography Challenge: Shadows and Highlights

Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle over the weekend. For the 41st week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to get creative with Shadows and Highlights to create dramatic photos. If you’re ready, it’s time to refill your creative juices and put

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How I got the photo: Spring Harvest

I was recently given a Godox AD200Pro II speedlight and the Godox X3 trigger to play with, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. I have been recovering from surgery, so I had to keep things small and quick and easy. So, I went with what

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Creating portraits on location using portable backdrops

If you do a lot on location portraits, one of the most useful tools you should have are portable backdrops. They will help add variety to your projects and allow you to work practically everywhere. In other words, it’s like having your studio ready wherever you need it! New to

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Max out your trade-in savings for a new Nikon Z9!

Got some old cameras lying around? Whether you’re in need of an upgrade or simply want to make good use of your old gear, B&H has an ongoing Nikon Autumn Camera Trade-In for you to take advantage of. Here’s your chance to get your hands on Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera

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Godox AD200 Pro II: Twice as nice

I switched over to Godox a couple of years ago for my studio flash lighting needs. They have made my life simple and easy in and out of the studio. So when I heard that Godox were bringing out a new AD200Pro II I couldn’t wait to get my hands

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Horror photography inspiration beyond trick or treat

While the appreciation for all things creepy and spooky peaks today, horror photography doesn’t have to be exclusive to Halloween. In today’s photography inspiration, MPB brings in Kelly Jean, who shares useful insights for creating eerie imagery beyond the Halloween celebrations. In the video above, Jean first gave her introduction

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Capturing dreamy portraits with the Tamron 70-180mm

Spring is here or perhaps it’s fall where you are? That means it’s time to get outside and start shooting portraits. If you’re looking for a lens that will help you capture dreamy, ethereal images, the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is a great option. I wrote a full

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Fall color photography and infrared

If color hasn’t already started to change where you are, it won’t be long now. Here’s an idea that can make your scouting times more productive. Add infrared captures. Many times, you need to scout areas for color and that happens in the middle of the day. With an IR

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Six creative Halloween portrait ideas to try

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time once again for us to give spooky portraits a shot. As always, we want to be as creative with it as possible, so we need all the ideas and inspiration we can get. Today, let’s revisit six cool ideas from a creative

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