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Film photography crash course
Behind the scenes of a styled shoot
What lens should I choose?
5 Tips for food photography
13 things your camera wishes you knew
Fashion photography exposed – educational DVD available
Creating emotion in your photographs
Using natural reflectors – indoors and outdoors
$15 food photography lighting set up

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In a recent comment Gabrielle asked:

With so many cameras how do you decide which one to use in which situation? I have trouble remembering to take my camera with me, plus I get self-conscious about getting out a DSLR with lens. If I had more than one camera I wouldn’t know what to do [...]

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat; Please put a penny in the old man’s hat; if you haven’t got a penny a ha’penny will do; if you haven’t got a ha’penny than God bless you!

I don’t know what it is about that song, but it is ALWAYS in my head this time of year!

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Since you all know I am a wedding photographer in Los Angeles, I get some questions from time to time from other aspiring photographers about how I do this or how I handle that other problem.

I’m happy to answer whatever questions I can here – Ask away!

Today’s question:

How do you handle photo printing for clients?

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How to shop for vintage cameras
5 tips for better self-portraits
An introduction to prime lenses
Shooting multiple times in the same location
5 photos to take while on an adventure
Using window lighting for great portraits
Finding the moment decisively – a practical guide
Learning your white balance settings

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Just recently bought myself a big fat coffee table book of photos by Linda McCartney.

I love coffee table books. I love photography. I love the 1960s. I love rock’n’roll – especially rock’n’roll history. I love the Beatles. How could I turn down this book?

Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs

I’ve flipped through the book twice now, and all [...]

the dirty little secret of the photography industry
starting a photography business: what I wish I knew
thoughts on a styled wedding shoot
how to permit photo shoots
interview with a photo assistant
seven tips for creating great work
marketing for photographers
going full time as a photographer
second shooter logistics
tax prep for photographers
12 tips for a a smooth photoshoot
Punam Bean FAQs part 1 [...]

the status quo will do just fine without you
maximize a photo shoot location
social media for photographers
should you go to photography college
using one color to say a lot
creativity with shutter speed
all about cameras: point and shoot vs dSLR
exploring color with hot peppers

Melissa Jill Off-Camera Flash series

part 6 Exposure
part 7 set up
part 8 angles
part 9 low light focus [...]

Hi Key and Low Key images
How to set up a party photobooth
manual photography cheat sheet
how to take food photo inside restaurants
low light photos with a point and shoot
posing for newbies
photography lighting tips
on lenses
why shooting film will make you a better photographer
Diana F+ tour
children’s photography
photographing your pets

Melissa Jill Flash Series

the basics
flash compensation
dragging your shutter
using existing light sources
eliminating [...]

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