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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.

6 Tricks to Get a Good Holiday Family Photo

Photo: Coverd PhotographyGetting a great family photo often feels like a Sisyphean undertaking. You need to get everyone smiling, looking the same way, with their eyes open. Simple right? I hate to admit it, but there have been a few times where a photoshop face swap had to be done (getting a great photo of…

How a Photographer Turns a Woman On |

Karen Brody tells us 3 powerful ways to create a turned-on state in a woman that photographers the world over have always known…

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

3 Tips for Taking Photos of Flowers

Flowers are everywhere, and sometimes just the thought of going out to take pictures of their pretty petals can seem downright cliché, because so many people do it. However, one reason flower photography is so popular is because these kinds of pictures can capture incredible beauty, without a great deal of effort. It’s fun to go outside …

How to hire a wedding photographer you’ll love

Firstly, congratulations on your engagement!Now begins the exciting yet somewhat arduous journey of planning your wedding! There's no shame in admitting it. I for one am not a planner. Even with two kids, I suck at organizing anything long term because I obsess easily over the myriad of little…

Things to remember when booking your wedding photographer

In the hands of a professional, your wedding memories are safe, and captured as you wish to remember them.

4 Tips for Hiring Your Wedding Photographer

How to commission great photography

CR spoke with photographer Shamil Tanna, IBM photo director Emily Keegin and agent Kane Giblin to find out what it takes to commission great images

Photography as a profession or a lifestyle only you know the answer

Ed King Rhode Island Fine Art Photography looks as photography as a profession of adapting a lifestyle of personal reward and creativity

Pro Photographer Shares With An Amateur The Most Crucial Lesson About This Craft

14-year-old amateur photographer Erin was keen to improve her skills. She sought advice from professional photographer Ted Forbes by sending in...

Here's What To Consider When Picking Out a Wedding Photographer and Planner

Interview tips and everything else you need to know to pick out the right wedding vendors.

Banti Album Proofing Helps Photographers Stay Ahead

Use our online album proofing solution for a quick and easy album approval with notifications that keep you posted of the proofing process.

10 Tips to Take Your Landscape Photos to the Next Level

My name is Albert Dros, and I'm a professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands. This article is both for beginners and advanced landscape photographers. I figured I’d list some tips to hopefully give you some inspiration and give you some new options to try out in your landscape photography. In the era of

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How to bring order to your Mac's digital photo library

This blogger, amateur photographer, Mac user and family-memory archivist shares a few tips about how to keep your photos safe and organized.