Should You Work for Free as a Photographer? A Comprehensive Guide

This blog post is a guest feature written by the team at The Photographer Mindset.  As a photographer, you may be asked if you would perform work for free or be told there isn’t a budget to accommodate your services. Should you walk away or remain interested and move forward? While it can be difficult or… Continue reading Should You Work for Free as a Photographer? A Comprehensive Guide

How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

The post 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. When you’re just starting out in the world of wedding photography, capturing stunning images can seem incredibly daunting. After all, you only get one chance to photograph the big day; there are no do-overs or… Continue reading 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

How to Quickly Remove Green Screen From Video in DaVinci Resolve

Green Screen Removal or Chroma Keying is a long used technique in the world of compositing. It allows you to quickly and easily remove the background of a piece of footage while leaving the subject intact. In the past, the tools that are available to achieve a clean key were a little tricky to use,… Continue reading How to Quickly Remove Green Screen From Video in DaVinci Resolve

Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

From Horst P. Horst’s 1951 picture of the fashion model Evelyn Tripp in a ballgown to Tyler Mitchell’s now-famous 2018 cover photo of Beyoncé for Vogue magazine, flowers have always had a place in creative portrait photography. A few years ago, Emily Soto made this portrait for Allure on film to celebrate springtime in New… Continue reading Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

The best cameras for beginners in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon EOS R10 SEE IT Best point-and-shoot Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Best full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z5 SEE IT While smartphone cameras are getting more impressive, a dedicated camera for beginners… Continue reading The best cameras for beginners in 2023

The best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony RX100 VII SEE IT Best for traveler Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III SEE IT Best instant camera Instax Mini 11 SEE IT Point-and-shoot cameras may be less common these days,… Continue reading The best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023

Instax Square SQ1 review: A modern camera with old-school style

The Instax Square SQ1 is an attractive and fun to use camera. Abby Ferguson Fujifilm’s Instax line is larger than most people probably recognize. The Instax Mini has long been the star of the show, getting most of the attention and popularity. But Fujifilm makes a few instant devices, from simple analog point-and-shoot cameras to… Continue reading Instax Square SQ1 review: A modern camera with old-school style