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December 12, 2019 By David Em

9 effective photography marketing ideas

If you want to build a thriving and sustainable business, marketing is a key aspect. Here are effective photography marketing ideas to grow your business.

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December 11, 2019 By David Em

Professional headshot background guide

When it comes to a professional headshot background, there are two types that you can use. The first is a natural background and the other is a solid color.

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Portrait of a person smiling.

December 9, 2019 By David Em

The ultimate guide to catchlight

Catchlight is created when a light source illuminates a person’s eyes which causes a highlight. It adds depth, dimension, and gives a sense of life.

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December 7, 2019 By David Em

Photography contract guide

The purpose of a photography contract is to set expectations and eliminate possible miscommunications between you, the photographer, and the client.

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December 6, 2019 By David Em

Pinterest for photographers

Pinterest is a great way to market and grow your business. Here’s your ultimate guide to using Pinterest for photographers.

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December 6, 2019 By David Em

Differences between RAW and JPEG

A RAW file is uncompressed, while a JPEG file is compressed. Aside from that, here are the differences between RAW and JPEG.

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December 4, 2019 By David Em

How much should portrait photographers charge?

Pricing is an important aspect of being a professional photographer but it can be difficult. Here’s how much you should charge as a portrait photographer.

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Night portrait of a person with their hand on their face.

December 3, 2019 By David Em

How to shoot portraits at night

Low light portraits can be challenging but that doesn’t mean you should avoid it. Here’s how to shoot great portraits at night with or without flash.

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Urban portrait of a person looking back.

November 29, 2019 By David Em

How to shoot an urban portrait

Urban portrait photography is a great way to have fun exploring the city and capture eye-catching photos. Here are 5 tips for awesome city portraits.

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November 27, 2019 By David Em

How to capture sharp portraits

Whether you’re shooting in automatic or manual mode, getting sharp images is vital. Here’s your guide to capturing sharp portraits and avoid blurry images.

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