What is the most obvious difference between a portrait taken by a pro photographer and a casual one?
The pro photographer’s image will be more blurry.
It’s true that more expensive lenses will create creamier bokeh. However, you can capture beautiful bokeh with a kit lens!
At some point in your photography journey, you might start feeling constricted by your surrounding lighting.
Let’s take a look at some possible solutions using off-camera flash!
Without people who are willing to pay for your photography services, your business isn’t a business.
However, finding those people can be frustrating before you learn how to get more photography clients and implement a strategy that works for you.
Let’s look at what you need to know.
For the last two years, I have been pouring all the photography knowledge I have acquired over the last 20+ years into my book, Learning To See: A Photographer’s Guide, and it is FINALLY available to purchase!
Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between a headshot and a portrait? If someone asked you, what is a portrait or what is a headshot, would you be able to tell them?

Let’s dive into what the difference is!
Wouldn’t it be amazing to share your images with the world — and make money from them? With the connectivity of the Internet and social media, anyone has a shot at selling their photography prints online.
Well-executed concert images are epic! But if you’ve ever tried to photograph a concert, you might have found out how difficult those images are to achieve.
Here’s what you need to know to learn how to photograph a concert!
How do you know that a $2,500 lens is worth it for you if you’ve never used one before?
Why not rent the gear you want to try? For just a fraction of the cost, you can find out if that new lens you’ve been eyeing really is as amazing as they say. Let’s look at how it works!
Grumpy clients? We have all been there from time to time.
However, you can protect yourself from the misunderstandings that are often at the root of these troubles with a contract firmly in place.
You’re the photographer so all your photos are missing an important element — you!
Don’t worry, you can be a photographer and be in the frame. Check out how with these important tips.
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