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Flash v. Continuous Lighting for Pet Portraits
Flash vs. Continuous Lighting for Pet Portraits
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted 04/30/2026
Who doesn’t want to capture fun and creative portraits of our four-legged friends? We know we love it. In fact, pet photography may just be the most popular form of photography there is. Think of all the smartphone snaps of yawns, big stretches, and funny moments we all take of our cats, dogs, chinchillas, and beyond. Quick snaps aside, you know what really ups the quality of our pet portraits? Lighting. Just as with any form of portrait, lighting unlocks possibilities that can be impossible without it. But what lighting system should we use?
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Pet Photography
Portrait Photography
The Importance of Planning Your Shots
The Importance of Planning Your Shots
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted 03/06/2026
Do you plan your images? Really think about that question. Do you have an idea of an image before you head out for a shoot, or do you let the moment inspire you as the pieces fall into place? There's no wrong answer here. Planning or "pre-visualization" is a key piece of the photography puzzle that some put a lot of thought and effort into while others effortlessly come up with ideas on the fly. No matter how you go about taking a picture, there is some level of planning that goes into a shot. With that said, there's a big difference between
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Photography Techniques
AI-Powered Wedding Workflows, with Sam Hurd & Justin Benson
Posted 03/13/2025
Photographers often react instinctively against artificial intelligence, typically focusing on controversial generative AI. Meanwhile, a different branch of AI technology—machine learning systems—has been making remarkable progress helping photographers manage overwhelming image workflows under tight deadlines. Above Image © Sam Hurd In today's show, we explore this trending topic in a discussion with Justin Benson and Sam Hurd, both accomplished wedding photographers and tech entrepreneurs. Justin begins by clarifying the distinction between
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Wedding Photography
Five Maternity Photoshoot Tips with Lola Melani
Posted 09/25/2020
Portrait photographer Lola Melani shares her five tips you need to know before your maternity photoshoot. She covers the importance of creating a shot list, keeping your gear to a minimum, directing your clients, taking inspiration while still coming up with your own photoshoot ideas, and more. How would you style your maternity portraits? Do you have any questions about this type of portraiture? Leave us a comment! More photography tutorials:
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