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How To Create A Natural Sunburst Effect In ON1 Photo RAW

Got 3 minutes? Great! Learn how to make a natural sunburst effect in ON1 Photo RAW.

Do You See A Duck Or Bunny? This Optical Illusion Tells A Lot About You

When you look at this drawing, what do you see? A duck? A bunny? Or both? This optical illusion first appeared in a German magazine in 1892 with the title “Kaninchen und Ente,” which translates to Rabbit and Duck. The image has now resurfaced on the internet and people are going

What Happened To The 9-Year-Old Smoking In Mary Ellen Mark's Photo?

The photographer, who died last month, has a famous portfolio of arresting images. Among them is a shot of two children in 1990. Amanda thought the photo shoot would change her life. It did not.

Relationship Building in Commercial Photography: An Insider Perspective

My work as a sponsor often provides me media access, allowing me to be behind the scenes on location with photographers and athletes at sporting events. At these events, there are always aspiring shooters looking in from the outside, and...

Flash Sync Speed Tutorial in a Studio

A flash may just be a piece of equipment that provides additional light for your photos, but there are some technicalities involved too. This is why you need to be careful with your shutter speed when working with flash. In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama explains everything you need to know about flash sync [...]

How to Create Your Own In-Home Photo Studio

Tips on Photographing Celebrities in the Studio

Taking portraits of any person can make you nervous, but taking photos of a celebrity? Now that’s nerve wracking. Celebrities often have little time to spare, so when you’re asked to photograph them, you have to make it quick and easy, yet at the same time be able to reach a comfort level with them [...]

7 Steps to Perfect White Portrait Backgrounds in the Studio

In this article, you'll learn 7 steps to perfect white portrait backgounds so you achieve perfect results straight out of the camera every time.

What is the most useful thing for a studio photographer?

What is the most important tool for a still life studio photographer? What is the critical part that makes a great image, beside an obvious camera, lens, and lighting?

Studio Portrait with Rembrandt Lighting Tutorial

When it comes to studio portrait lighting, there are quite a number of tried, tested, and proven techniques. And Rembrandt lighting is one of them. Characterized by the triangular light pattern formed on the model’s face, it was made popular by the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt in the seventeenth century. The technique is so effective [...]

How a Chimpanzee Ruined a Photographer’s Makeshift Studio

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How to turn commercial photography into a career

Excelling in commercial photography takes more than skill with a camera. It takes a lot of planning to make it into a sustainable career.

Avoid This Cabinet Refinishing Mistake!

Considering cabinet refinishing for your home in Scottsdale? Learn how to avoid what could be a costly mistake!

If it's worth doing, it's worth refinishing?

This is a roller coaster ride piece. We custom made a unique designed bookshelf roughly 4 years ago, with alternating kidney bean shaped shelves on dowel uprights in a two tone look.

How to Refinish a Piano

Refinishing a piano brings new life to a dull, old instrument. But it's a difficult job, so make certain you're up to the challenge before tackling it. Preparing the piano for refinishing is ...

Guide to Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors can elevate the appearance of any home – and they can last for decades. However, kids (and kids’ toys), foot traffic and pets can all take

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