PRO EDU BLOG

Why Doing Kids Editorial Work is a Great Way to Start a Fashion Portfolio

Elizabeth Wiseman shows the many ways why Kids Editorial Photography can be a valuable piece of your fashion portfolio.

Create Magic With One Light - How to Create a Striking Portfolio of Beauty and Portrait Images

Learn about equipment that helps create magic with single light portraits. The right flash and accessories can help with building your beauty and portrait studio.

Business Isn't Sexy - 5 Tips to Help You Get Through The Sometimes Passionless Process of Running a Photography Business

The business of photography is an annoying but necessary part of being a professional photographer. Here are 5 tips on getting through the grind.

How To Take Amazing Self Portraits

Jonny Edward shares personal ideas on how to create your own unique self-portrait that has substance, depth, context, and meaning.

11 Photography Business Productivity Hacks

Are you looking for ways to increase the productivity of your photography business? Check out these business hacks that can enable you to work smart and save time.

Intro to Using Gels to Correct Color Temperature

Color temperature gels can completely transform the way you use flash lighting. Think outside the box and learn how to color balance your flash with gels.

Optimize Your RAW Processing - Less Time Tweaking and More Time Creating

Processing RAW images can be time-consuming. Spend less time in front of your screen and more time creating by implementing a RAW processing workflow.

The Set as Exposition - Cinematic is More Than Lighting

Matthew Cherry teaches you how to translate pre-production and production techniques normally used in filmmaking into cinematic photography.

Grip: Intro to the World and Jargon of Lighting Grip

Understanding the essential elements of photography lighting grip can make your life easier. Here's a basic introduction to the most important grip tools and their uses.

Are Mirrorless Cameras the Future?

Guest writer and commercial photographer Matt Valenzuela shares his thoughts on how the development of mirrorless cameras is shaping the future of photography.

10 Common Misconceptions in Inkjet Printing

Learn the truth about the top 10 most common myths and misconceptions surrounding inkjet printing in photography.

Not all retouchers are the same? Kinds of Retouchers

Get an overview of the ins and outs of retouching in the photography industry. Learn more about the different types of retouchers and their specializations.

Introduction to Set A Light 3d Software

Plan out your lighting setups anywhere you are with Set A Light 3D. Discover how you can boost your photography using this revolutionary software.

Crushing hotspots, an introduction to Cross Polarization - Beverage Photo

Photographer George Mitchell explains the cross-polarization photography method and gear he uses to help reduce or eliminate unwanted highlights.

Mo Better Noise: Using Noise Patterns to Add Grain to your Image

Discover the "Mo Better Noise" method of adding noise to an image in Photoshop. Use Pattern Fill Layers to add effects to your images with editing flexibility.

What I Learned Building a Photography Youtube Channel to 50k Subscribers

Robert Hall shares ways on how to build a successful photography Youtube channel from scratch. Get tips on how to create your brand and grow your audience.

Color Management for Photographers Who Are Terrified of It

Produce consistent and accurate inkjet prints by learning about color management for photographers. Here's a guide on how to add this skill to your workflow.

Retouching on an iPad Pro Tablet - Part 1

Part 1 - Retouching and photo editing on-the-go is possible with the new iPad Pro. Learn how to easily manage your workflow with Adobe Suite and other apps.

The Ultimate Headshot Photography Kit

Make sure you have the right gear before you take professional headshots. See this list of must have equipment for headshot photography.

How to Execute a Great FaceTime Photoshoot

Shooting portraits while on lockdown? Try a remote photoshoot via FaceTime. Here is some advice connecting with your subject while respecting social distancing.

Tips for Super Sharp Macro Food Photography

Master the art of macro food photography. Use these techniques to create amazing up close food shots with a macro lens.

Choosing LED Lighting for Recording Videos and Live Streaming

The type of LED lights you use will have a huge impact on your video recording and live streaming. Consider these features when choosing your lighting setup.