Resources

Photography is a rapidly growing industry with many talented professionals offering their services to clients. To stay ahead of the competition and provide the best possible service, photographers need to have the right tools. Here are the essential business tools for photographers looking to start or elevate their business. A Professional Website For any photographer, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Because most photography gear is so expensive, it’s a relief when you can get nice stuff for free. One nice thing you can always get for free is knowledge. While you can certainly pay for a memorable photography workshop, there are plenty of tips and resources online for free. One great source for free knowledge […]