Tanya Goodall Smith
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Valentine’s Day Photoshoot Ideas, Tips and Examples
5 quick, affordable and easy photo valentines you can make with your kids. No complicated backdrops or expensive craft supplies needed.
8 Affordable White Backdrop and Background Options
Minimalism is a concept often utilized in photography. There’s nothing more minimal than a white backdrop. Here are 8 white backdrop options that are affordable and accessible.
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Portraits on Railroad Tracks
Photographers are notorious for taking safety risks and ignoring laws in order to get the perfect shot. Trespassing onto railroad…
Which Camera Strap is Right for You?
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect camera strap. There are so many different types that work for different photographers. Here’s the bulk of my research. You can decide for yourself which camera strap is right for you…
Anyone Can Be Photogenic! How to Pose So You Don’t Look Fat in Photos
Posing is an art form that takes practice. Check out these 6 videos with posing tips from expert photographers. How to pose so you don’t look fat in photos.
7 Prom Poses and Ideas for Memorable and Fun Photos
Get your prom on and head into your next teen dance photo shoot armed with our best tips for posing and photographing teen couples and large groups.
How I Organized 23,000 Photos in 15 Minutes With Mylio
Mylio, the first complete photo organizing system for everyone who loves photography, helps you quickly organize and find all your photos. Here’s how I organized over 23,000 photos from various devices, in less than 15 minutes!
Frame Within a Frame | Examples and Tips For Advanced Compositions
Creating a frame within a frame is one of the basic principles of composition that can add a lot of interest and impact to your images.
How to Edit Newborn Portraits in Two Minutes or Less
See how I quickly and easily edit a newborn portrait (in under two minutes!) using the SLR Lounge Newborn Preset System for Lightroom.
How Much You Should Charge for Photography
One of the most asked questions I hear from aspiring photographers is “How much should I charge for photography?” There’s no simple answer but here are several resources that may help you figure it out.
No Studio? No Problem: 5 Simple Lighting Setups for Portraits On-location
5 simple lighting setup for portraits on-location, including specific examples, BTS shots, and diagrams.
No Studio, No Problem: How to Create Stunning Head Shots in Any Location
Five tips, including gear suggestions, for successfully shooting head shots on-location.
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