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A Roadmap to Elevating Your Photography Brand Let’s start with the obvious: the photography industry feels over-saturated. The bar of entry is low and it can be hard to see your path forward. The temptation to emulate or be inspired by photographers you admire and deem successful is strong. It’s so strong, it’s led to thousands of look-alike brands and websites; ultimately, feeding into the vicious cycle of over saturation. As someone who fell victim to this for many years (and lived with a brand I secretly hated), I understand how difficult it can be to break free. This post is going to walk you through the […]

A Roadmap to Elevating Your Photography Brand Let’s start with the obvious: the photography industry feels over-saturated. The bar of entry is low and it can be hard to see your path forward. The temptation to emulate or be inspired by photographers you admire and deem successful is strong. It’s so strong, it’s led to thousands of look-al...

Nanlite PavoTube II XR Announced NANLITE, introduces the Nanlite PavoTube II XR Pixel Tubes with integrated CRMX. This revolutionary innovation enables photographers, filmmakers, and content creators to elevate their projects lighting to new levels of professionalism. These new lighting tubes feature animated pixel effects, versatile bi-color and RGB hues, and all the different lighting styles are fully controllable wirelessly, ensuring impeccable lighting control for a range of applications. The XR series builds upon the well-established X-Series tubes, known for adaptability and sturdiness. The new XR lineup boasts enhanced durability through sturdy metal construction, making them ideal for both studio and on-location setups. With the addition […]

Nanlite PavoTube II XR Announced NANLITE, introduces the Nanlite PavoTube II XR Pixel Tubes with integrated CRMX. This revolutionary innovation enables photographers, filmmakers, and content creators to elevate their projects lighting to new levels of professionalism. These new lighting tubes feature animated pixel effects, versati...

Nanlite Announces FC-300B / 500B LED Lights Nanlite continues to expand its range of products for creators, photographers and professional filmmakers. Previously, they have had the Forza series that is aimed more at professional use and the FS series for enthusiast. Today they introduce the new FC series, which is a new series of LED lights with several professional features but at […]

Nanlite Announces FC-300B / 500B LED Lights Nanlite continues to expand its range of products for creators, photographers and professional filmmakers. Previously, they have had the Forza series that is aimed more at professional use and the FS series for enthusiast. Today they introduce the new FC series, which is a new series of LED lights w...

Ten Things Photographers Need to know about Achieving Success in Professional Photography To be a successful photographer… 1. You have to love photography. Okay, I know this one seems obvious. But when I say, you have to love photography, I mean you really have to LOVE IT. You will also need to have a strong interest in the business of photography. It’s not easy to create the product you are going to sell, which is what photographers do, and in order to sell a product there has to be a business. If I’ve already lost you, we might be in trouble. Photography is a business and when the business side gets tough, […]

Ten Things Photographers Need to know about Achieving Success in Professional Photography To be a successful photographer… 1. You have to love photography. Okay, I know this one seems obvious. But when I say, you have to love photography, I mean you really have to LOVE IT. You will also need to have a strong interest in the business of photography. It’s not easy to create the [&helli...

10 Tips for Real Estate Photography Real estate photography is more than just capturing spaces; it’s about telling a story and creating a visual experience that resonates with potential buyers. One of the key challenges in this field is achieving the perfect balance between ambient light and flash. In this article, we will explore the art of blending these two lighting sources and share ten tips to help you create captivating real estate images that stand out. Understand the Power of Light: Light is the essence of photography. Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of both ambient light and flash to know when and how to use […]

10 Tips for Real Estate Photography Real estate photography is more than just capturing spaces; it’s about telling a story and creating a visual experience that resonates with potential buyers. One of the key challenges in this field is achieving the perfect balance between ambient light and flash. In this article, we will explo...