How to Start a Photography Business on the Side

Many of us labor away from nine to five, day dreaming about “how to start a photography business.” Indeed, it’s a fine thing if we can turn our hobby into a paying career. It doesn’t have to be an all or nothing proposition. Most people think they have to quit their full time careers right […]

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6 Tips for DIY Wedding Photographers

It’s terrifying. Some people won’t think twice about making their own invitations, programs, decorations or escort cards. But photos? No way. That’s the record of the event. More than the license itself, the pictures are what makes a wedding real. But photographers know this. It’s why they’re willing and able to charge exorbitant prices. I’ve […]

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Old Time Photos: Choosing a Portrait Studio or a Family Photographer

Throughout the years I loved the old-time photo studios where I got to dress in Civil War, pioneer, or Roaring Twenties garb, sit on period furnishings with the appropriate backdrops, and smile for the camera. How about a cowboys and Southern ladies theme: These pictures were taken in sepia-tone (the antique “yellowish” tone that old […]

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How to Make Money Photographing Waves

Photographing has become popular. You see photographers everywhere you go. Whether it’s the love for takings pictures or the sheer beauty of a moment captured in time it doesn’t matter the fact is that you can make money from it! What better way to make money, then by doing something you already love to do. It […]

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How to Educate Reluctant Learners with Digital Photography

Many parents who home educate their children are concerned about motivating their reluctant learners. Children sometimes have slumps that result from too much of the same routine or simple subject fatigue. Another worksheet just will not work. Parents need something to grab the attention of their child. They need something that will get their child […]

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Product Photography as a Career: Tips on How to Get Started

Whether by choice of profession or the desire to pick up some extra cash by way of freelance photography, you might find your way into the realm of product photography. It can be as profitable as photographing scenic beaches or landscape photography. It is not as easy at it seems, especially with complicated, or even overly simple products, […]

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How to Take Great Photos of Your Business Cards

When it comes to taking photographs of your business card, it’s always better to make the photo look interesting as opposed to just shooting them while they’re lying flat on your desk. You worked hard to design your business card and it’s only right that you show them off in the best possible manner. Try […]

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6 Reasons Why Black and White Photography Still Rocks

Due to various technological advancements and many opportunities to present your work, such as gurushots.com online photography competition, there is an increasing number of photographers aiming to become recognized or simply to express their creativeness. There is an endless number of styles that you can choose from. While many people like to experiment with different colors, black […]

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Tell Your Love Story with a Photo Montage

If you’ve been to a wedding lately, chances are good that you saw a slide show or multimedia presentation of the bride and groom. These shows are typically called photo montages or love stories. Now that it’s your turn to have the spotlight, you may be wondering what’s involved in telling your own love story. […]

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Candid Photography: Top Tips for Capturing Natural Moments

The days of studio portraits of everyone looking at the camera are long gone and people are now looking for photographers who can capture pure and unexpected moments that show emotions, they are looking for candid photography. Camera equipment’s that are often small in size like Black-painted cameras or hidden cameras or even your 13MP […]

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