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How to Rent a Studio

Oh, the classic white wall shot. Clean, simple, elegant, the subject is your only focus. The wall is slanted, so there is no horizon line, just a seamless image. This, my friends, is what many of your clients will want. Unfortunately, many of us do not have the space in our humble abodes to build such a thing. The only solution to the matter is [...] Read more

How to be Confident with Your Work

Model Luna Marie with Cael, the wolfdog. The New Year is almost upon us- it’s a chance to change ourselves for the better, whether it be through resolutions or an overall better mindset. One of the most common struggles artists face- whether they be photographers, painters, or anyone else in the creative field- is confidence. What is confidence? A [...] Read more

Holiday Sales Strategies for Photographers

The merriest time of the year is nearly upon us- and as photographers, we know that this is one of the busiest seasons for photo shoots! Between the Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas, New Years, and everything in between, families keep photographers quite busy. So, what are some sales strategies that can help maximize this season for both the [...] Read more

Low-light Photography Explained

James Drhaven promo image. The bane of most photographers’ existence is the dreaded 'low-light photography'. This simple-sounding little thing turns out to be one of the biggest headaches! However, nighttime and indoor photography with low light sources can yield some beautiful imagery, so low light shouldn't stop you from taking those images. [...] Read more

How to Photograph Action

One of the most ingenious, if not coolest, uses for still photography is documenting rapid actions and tiny fractions of time. From the moment cameras were given the ability to increase their shutter speeds, Muybridge set out to prove that horses truly do lift all four of their legs off the ground at the same time while in a full gallop. Today, [...] Read more

Formatting Images for Printing

Model: Sabrina Moiseyev We all love to decorate our homes with beautiful artwork- taking those walls from ‘bland to fab’ as they say. What better way to do that than by hanging and displaying sentimental, personal photographs? As photographers, one of our top goals is to give our clients beautiful prints of their favorite images. Online photo [...] Read more

How to Deal with your Photographs Getting Stolen on the Internet

Escape the Fate - Wiltern Theater - 2014 Social networking and online photography galleries are some of the most powerful tools available to you as a photographer today. Through websites such as Instaproofs, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter you can reach a slew of potential new clients and share your art with the world. A few simple clicks can get [...] Read more

Using Exotic Animals in your Photo Shoot

Coyote There is a community cleverly hidden in this world, one that most don’t even consider possible. This surreptitious group is one of the most fascinating doors you can have access to as a photographer- and believe me, the photographs will be mind-blowing. After I found myself pulled into this world, there was no turning back. I’m talking [...] Read more

Working with Animals

If you’re like most people on this wonderful planet, you probably share your home with a non-human creature. Furred, scaled, or feathered- animals are as much a part of our life as the air that we breathe. Dogs are dressed up like children and cats inherit million dollar estates; animals are our world, and as a direct result of this, the pet [...] Read more

Jack of All Trades or a Master of One: Is it Okay to Not Have a Niche?

Anathema, 2014, House of Blues Hollywood I am a music photographer. Oh, and I photograph dogs. Wait, but I've also dabbled in fashion editorials. Hey, you can see my fine art photography hanging in galleries. What is my photography forte? I don’t have one. Often times, professionals will tell you that a nook is the only way to truly reach success [...] Read more