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Why Do Professional Photographers Charge So Much?
This article is written by a member of our expert community. It expresses that member’s views only. We welcome other perspectives. Here’s how to contribute to MM EDU. This question presents itself all...
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Photography Tips: How to Bounce Light
The core of this lighting technique is diffused lighting and it’s most commonly seen outside on very overcast days. Diffused lighting is seen as the softest form of light in photography, with its...
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Glamour Lighting Tutorial: The Beauty Dish
A beauty dish is a large, bowl-like reflective circular dish which ranges anywhere from 16 to 30 inches in diameter and is mostly used when shooting portraits and glam-style imagery. Creating a...
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How to Create Hard Light with a Softbox
The softbox is one of the most popular tools for light shaping. Most of us use it to create a soft, even and flattering light, but what we often forget is that the softbox is a versatile tool that can...
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Paid vs. Trade Shoots
This article is written by a member of our expert community. It expresses that member’s views only. We welcome other perspectives. Here’s how to contribute to MM EDU. Okay, so you are all waiting with...
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In-Camera Manipulations
In the last MM Edu article I wrote I discussed mixed media manipulation as a “real world” alternative to spending time in Photoshop to make images fancy. This time we’ll look at some of the in-camera...
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The Flow of Posing
This article is written by a member of our expert community. It expresses that member’s views only. We welcome other perspectives. Here’s how to contribute to MM EDU. A while back, I started noticing...
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Instagram Tips for Fashion Photographers
As a fashion photographer Instagram should be among your most frequently used apps. It’s a great way to showcase your latest work, keep your followers updated, attract new collaborators, and impress...
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8 Ways to Flatter Women Using One Light
I often work outdoors with just the sun as my one light source or in very tight spaces, with little room for more than the model, me, the makeup artist, and one strobe. There are many wonderful ways...
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How to Get Your Photos Published
Getting your work published in magazines is a huge bonus if you’re looking to increase the value of your portfolio. Many photographers see this as an impossible feat due to the saturation of the...
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Canon EOS 5DS Preview
Canon’s new EOS 5DS is an impressive new full frame DSLR, which boasts the world’s highest resolution full frame (35mm format) CMOS image sensor, with a whopping 50.6-megapixels. The 5DS, like all of...
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Model Mayhem’s May 2015 Cover Photo: John Allan
Model Mayhem’s May 2015 cover photo was shot by John Allan and features Laurel Stovall, Sophia, Kara Gibson and Helena. Photographer: John Allan; Models (left to right): Laurel Stovall (LA Models),...
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How to Create the Hazy Look
This article is written by a member of our expert community. It expresses that member’s views only. We welcome other perspectives. Here’s how to contribute to MM EDU. The hazy, washed-out look is in...
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Nikon D5500 DSLR Review
The D5500 is one of Nikon’s newest DX-format DSLRs for 2015, and also one of their smallest. This mid-level DSLR boasts a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor with no optical low-pass filter (OLPF) mated...
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Tamron SP 15-30MM F/2.8 Di VC USD Review
The new Tamron SP 15-30MM F/2.8 Di VC USD ultra-wide zoom lens was designed for professional photographers looking for a sharp lens that performs very well in low-light. One of the first ultra-wide...
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Sony Alpha 7R II Preview
Sony’s Alpha series of Interchangeable Lens Cameras has a new flagship model for 2015. The Alpha 7R II (model ILCE-7RM2) boasts the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor,...
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How to Shoot a Drama/Noir Series
Drama/Noir Series: Taking Light Away Photographer: Dan Hostettler; Model: Melisa Mendini Composing drama series does not mean creating dusky scenes but rather working with well-chosen light/shadow...
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The Breed has created an excellent five part series on working with models. In part one, Melissa Rodwell and Dana Pennington discuss the importance of casting. Over the next few week’s we’ll bring you...
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The 50mm Lens: One of Best Classic Portrait Lengths
I’m fortunate enough to have been a pro shooter for many years now. I shoot a wide variety of subjects, but they all tend to fall into the categories of commercial portraits and fashion work. I’m...
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The Breed has created an excellent five part series on working with models. In part one, Melissa Rodwell and Dana Pennington discussed the importance of casting. In this second episode, they discuss...
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