Scheduling, Consultations, and Sales Psychology with Jai Mayhew
In this section of her tutorial Luxe Portraiture and Retouching, Jai Mayhew shares how she approaches consultations and scheduling. While those two words sound like dry business practices, it’s cle...
How Much Should I Charge? A Photography Pricing Guide
In this blog post you'll learn what concrete steps you can take to create a solid price structure that will work for both you and your business.
Who is Jai Mayhew? Get to Know PRO EDU's Newest Instructor
Jai Mayhew is a luxury portrait photographer who has built a 6 figure business through word-of-mouth, but the most important part of what Jai does isn’t necessarily her amazing customer service or ...
What Exactly Is A "Certification" In The CGI For Photographer's Course?
The 6 Week Synchronous course was designed with one idea in mind: to teach photographers the basics of CGI so they can move into the marketplace, defend and grow their market presence successfully....
Is CGI A Threat To Photographers?
Is CGI a threat to photographers? Well, quite frankly, the answer is yes. In my opinion, CGI is a threat to photographers that struggle to embrace change and the evolution of the photography indust...
"Is Cinema 4D hard to learn?" is a question we get asked a lot as artists are looking into our CGI tutorials. In this video, Dustin Valkema talks about the 3D software and how he approached learnin...
The Top 20 PRO EDU Community Photos of 2020
The top photos of 2020 are here.
How a Virtual Studio can Supercharge Your Portrait Business
A virtual studio works no matter where you shot your subject, no matter what light you used, no matter what angle you chose. And you’re never locked into a single studio space. You’ve got a world o...
From beauty photography to food and beverage work, there is no shortage of killer photos created by our members. And since we love celebrating and showcasing the incredible work our members create...
Is Advanced Skin Retouching the Right Tutorial for You?
When a new tutorial or product comes out, it can be hard to know whether it will be the right investment in your career. But PRO EDU has found a way around that.
Why You Should Show Your Clients Raw Files
Most photographers only let their client see photos that have been perfected. The problem with this approach is that photographers end up making some pretty big assumptions that could be costing th...
Understanding the Stages of Competence
The idea that it takes ten-thousand hours to master a subject can make it feel like success in photography is a long, long ways off. But the truth is that you can begin making great photographs wa...
Protect Highlights with Luminosity Masks
Luminosity masks can be used for all kinds of post processing effects, from color grading to adding contrast. But one of the fastest and most helpful uses for luminosity masks is highlight protection.
Guest Blog: Cinematic Color Grading in my Backyard
Color grading can seem like a very daunting task, especially if you aren’t super familiar with it. It will take practice and experimentation to find out what process will work, and what will defini...
What is Skin Tone? Post Production for Perfect Skin
Editing skin seems like the holy grail of post production for photographers. Everyone wants to talk about how to edit skin in Photoshop, but no one ever talks about what skin actually is, from a vi...
Plugins vs Panels: Which Do You Need?
When you need to process your work quickly and consistently, plugins and panels seem like a no-brainer. But how do you know whether a plugin or a panel will work best for you?
Who is Nino Batista? Meet PRO EDU's Newest Instructor
Nino Batista’s work has been in magazines like FHM and Playboy all around the world, and he’s about to show up on a PRO EDU tutorial near you.
Four Reasons You Should Try Color Grading Your Photographs in Adobe Lightroom
Color grading is a powerful technique that puts the finishing touch on photographs, yet many photographers are hesitant to learn because it can feel overwhelming. But there’s no need to fear. Color...
Use Strobes in a Natural Way on a Location Shoot
Nick Franken shares some important tips on how to blend strobes with ambient light when shooting on location.
Practice photography even without a professional model. Be creative and experimental with resources may you have in your home - like your partner, or yourself.
Gear Review | Sigma 35 1.2 | Does the lens live up to the hype?
Would the Sigma ART 35 1.2 be the perfect addition to your lens collection? Find out in this in-depth review with sample images.
How to Apply Compositional Theory to Food Photography
Implementing compositional techniques can instantly level up your food photography. Here's a guide on how to creatively use these fundamental theories.
Many articles discussing photography tips are based around female models. Capturing images of men has its own quirks and challenges.
Smooth Gradients and Edge Lines in Beverage Photography
It can be tricky to shoot beverage photography, but George Mitchell is here to show you how to create smooth gradients and edge lines.
