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Photographer smiling while holding a camera.

June 29, 2020 By David Em

Editorial vs. commercial photography

Editorial and commercial photography are two common types of photography. Learn the differences between the two, and why you should do one over the other.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm lens.

June 22, 2020 By David Em

Best portrait lenses for Nikon cameras

The right lens for your Nikon camera can improve your portraits. From focal length to aperture, you’ll learn what the best Nikon portrait lenses are.

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Silhouette of a person sitting.

June 15, 2020 By David Em

How to shoot golden hour portrait photography

Golden hour is a period that begins shortly after sunrise and before sunset. Portrait photographers love these times of the day because of the light.

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Selective focus on a person's hand holding a mirrorless camera.

June 8, 2020 By David Em

What’s a mirrorless camera?

As the name suggests, mirrorless cameras don’t have mirrors. This makes them lighter and faster. Is mirrorless the way of the future?

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Black Leica camera with a black background.

June 1, 2020 By David Em

Why are Leica cameras so expensive?

Leica is a German company that was founded in 1914 by Ernst Leitz. Photographers love the Leica because it’s small, fast, and takes incredibly sharp images.

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Close-up of a camera lens showing the aperture.

May 25, 2020 By David Em

Understanding aperture in photography

Aperture is the opening in a lens, which light passes through to enter the camera. It’s communicated in f-stops, such as f/1.4, f/4, f/16, and so on.

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Photographer lying on the ground while taking a photo.

May 11, 2020 By David Em

Understanding white balance

White balance is the process of adjusting the colors in an image to match how it’s perceived by your eyes. It’s also known as grey or neutral balance.

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Canon EOS M50 camera.

May 4, 2020 By David Em

Canon EOS M50 review

The Canon EOS M50 is a compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that captures high-quality photos and can shoot high-resolution videos in 4K.

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Woman wearing a collared shirt and laughing.

April 27, 2020 By David Em

5 posing tips for authentic photos

An authentic photo is a result of capturing a genuine moment. As a photographer, learning posing tips to help you document authentic images is essential.

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Flatlay of a photographers equipment and laptop.

April 15, 2020 By David Em

How to develop an efficient photography workflow

Creating a photography workflow will keep you consistent and efficient. You’ll know the steps you need to take before, during, and after the photoshoot.

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