Are you thinking of becoming a professional photographer? Maybe the thought of starting this new career path scares and excites you simultaneously. Yet, that’s a good thing because you can invest all of that energy into creating a successful business. Even though photography is a competitive field to break into — there are various reasons […]
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Shooting Kodak Gold on Medium Format in Miami
It’s been almost a couple of months now since film nerds around the world rejoiced at Kodak releasing their popular, budget-friendly Gold 200 film on medium format. Gold was already a revered 35mm film by all photographers, professional or amateur, but the introduction of Gold in 120 format just moves it up another step in […]
Continue readingMy Favorite Color Negative Film Stock
I think it’s safe to say that film photography is well and truly back. If you were to take a walk right now around the campuses of Liberal Arts colleges across America, chances are you would see 100s of film cameras. Unfortunately, the rising popularity of film photography has somehow coincided with film shortages across […]
Continue readingStudio Spotlight – Kezco
Home. That’s the first thing I think of when walking into Kezco, a low-key photography studio located in the heart of Queens, NYC. Yes, the elevated loft with comfortable seating and an Xbox certainly contributed to the homey feelings I was experiencing, but the real comfort I got from being there was from how perfect […]
Continue readingEye Contact: Photojournalism Memoir by Luke Sharrett
Photojournalism is a fascinating field, offering a real world view of what is going on. As a major fan of photographer Luke Sharrett, I was really excited to see that he put together a memoir about his photojournalism career. Luke is an incredible photographer who captures people, places, and meaning around the world in a […]
Continue readingHow to Use Pro Mode on Your Smartphone Camera
Smartphone cameras are better than ever and are generally nearly as good as a small handheld camera. Especially with features like 4K video, portrait mode, and night mode. But what you might not know, or might not be fully comfortable with, is Pro Mode. Smartphones have this advanced mode hidden away in the camera settings. […]
Continue reading8 Facets of a Photography Business You Shouldn’t Overlook
Establishing a photography business could be your ticket to a lifelong career of freedom, flexibility and variety. These days, photography is high in popularity. Part of that might be due to the accessibility of quality camera equipment through second-hand markets. On the other hand, more people are turning away from the typical nine to five […]
Continue readingA Complete Lightroom Mobile Editing Class for New Users
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re taking a look at Lightroom Mobile. This tutorial will be recorded on an Android device but everything in this tutorial will apply to iPhones as well. Watch the full tutorial: If you already know the desktop version of Lightroom then the mobile version should come pretty naturally to […]
Continue readingThe Best Free Stock Photo Websites
Finding the perfect photo for your next blog post, design project, or advertisement can be a challenge. Luckily, there are a number of great free stock photo websites out there that you can use to get photos for personal or commercial use on any budget (or with no budget at all). In this blog post, […]
Continue readingDo You Tip Photographers?
The world of tipping is a confusing social minefield. Why is it customary to tip baristas at coffee stands but not cashiers at the grocery store? It seems almost random when it comes to who society expects us to give tips to. There are some wider social issues here, such as bartenders not getting paid […]
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