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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 Things You Do That Drive Your Hairstylist Crazy

Chances are, you like your hairstylist. After all, you entrust your hair to this person every 6 to 8 weeks. So if you were doing something that was really getting on her nerves, you'd want to know about it, right? Your stylist might be too polite or worried about losing a customer to give it to you straight, but we have no such qualms. We asked the experts to reveal what clients often do that drives them nuts (and makes it harder for…

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An advice & lifestyle blog written by a down-to-earth 30-something Pennsylvania girl with 4 chihuahuas and a great sense of sarcasm.

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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…

What to wear for your family photos.

Today on studio 5 I talked about what to wear for your pictures. Hope this helps and thank you to all my darling clients for dressing so ...

How to Set Up a Simple Photography Studio

Sometimes we just need better light. Not so much a larger amount, but something nicer, portable, adjustable–and something that will just fill in the right places. As we get better at shooting, we start to notice where critical light is missing. But we don’t always need the kind of Hollywood set that Tom Cruise is [...]

Camera Lens Coasters Keep Coffee Rings Out of Your Photography Studio

If you’re a photography enthusiast who still hauls around a heavy DSLR and a bag full of glass, you’ve probably got one of those clever camera lens mugs sitting on your desk. But a photography studio is the last place you want to spill coffee, so these matching camera lens coasters will help keep stains off your sets.

3 Things To Improve Your Photography: <br>Color, Fog And Magic

This blog features a video on how photographer Eva Creel used Rosco gels, fog machines and local mythology during a recent photo shoot in Antwerp to create amazing photos!

Helpful Savage Gear to Setup Your Photography Studio!

When I signed my lease I really had no idea of what I needed and it took me a little while to figure out what was a smart purchase for the studio over something that would become expensive clutter. Aside from backdrops, backdrop stands and lighting rigs, I've outlined other items that I wish someone told me to buy when I moved into my studio!

How to Start a Successful Photography Studio

How to Start a Successful Photography Studio with Cleveland photographer James Douglas Shields of James Douglas Studio

Circus Themed Photo Shoot in a Home Studio

A circus means fun, music, and colorful lights. So when it comes to photographing a circus-themed photo shoot, you need to make sure that you replicate its ambiance. But how do you do that in a small home studio? Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama has the perfect solution: Background “Nothing says circus like a good [...]

Understanding Light for Photographers Guide

Light is the basic building block of ALL photography. Hearing about great light, talking about great light, and maybe even recognizing certain types of light is not the same as UNDERSTANDING light. Understanding it means you’ll know how to “accurately” manipulate light to your advantage. We were able to negotiate a 68% discount for our [...]

10 Silly Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Image Quality

How many times have you captured an amazing image only to view it on your computer, or as a print, and realize that you screwed something up along the way. Unfortunately, the only way to stop doing a lot of these easy-to-make mistakes is to have an image ruined by them. Once you screw up an image you’ll …

10 Tips & Tricks for Better Portrait Photography

We love to look at stunning portraits. The subject may be our friend, family member, a model, or a perfect stranger. A well taken portrait tells us stories, creates some mystery or brings out some memories. Good portraits also reveal the true personality of someone. So how does a photographer capture a good portrait? Below [...]

Improve Your Photography: 25 Ways

Access to photography is quite convenient these days. Thanks to smartphones and social media, almost everyone around us actively takes photos nowadays. As a photographer, it’s thus very essential that you’re able to differentiate your work from that of others – the general population. Just pointing your camera at the subject and taking photos won’t [...]