There are many reasons to love photographing in the studio. One of these reasons is having complete control of the lighting. Last week, RMSP instructors Sarah Chaput de Saintonge and Quinn Ryan demonstrated two different ways of utilizing studio lighting....

Many features exist in Adobe Photoshop that most photographers never know exist, Vanishing Point is one of those tools. Many of us have had those moments when we are doing a little retouching on a brick wall and soon realize that if we sample some brick w...

It seems many people (even well-trained photographers) have a fear of flash photography.With the proper training, flashes offer photographers the ability to control their lighting in almost all situations and they provide almost as much versatility as stu...

There's always something exciting about planning your next photo adventure. Whether it's that weekend getaway to your favorite location or a once in a lifetime trip on the other side of the world, having all of the gear we need is the key to happy photogr...

We’ve all had sensor dust. It’s something that we must deal with on a yearly (weekly?) basis. Luckily, it’s very easy to clean our sensors ourselves, saving us the cost of mailing our cameras away for the service to be performed. In the video below, we ex...

Night photography is something that most photographers are somewhat interested in. I think it’s because there is something so amazing about photographing things that we can’t normally see with our eyes. By using a long exposure, we are able to bring out d...

Many of us have been using Lightroom for years and have slowly seen Adobe take moreand more features from Photoshop and move them into Lightroom. With the latest LightroomClassic CC update, Adobe introduced two new ways to refine local selections: coloran...

I get many questions from students regarding the process of upgrading versions of Lightroom. While initially daunting, the process is super simple.Before we start, it should be said that this video particularly relates to the process of upgrading to Light...

DDreps is a full-service creative agency that serves the needs of high-end real estate agents looking to sell homes, and other properties, and gives emerging photographers the chance to fill out their schedules. Managed by Donna’s husband, Brian Podnos, D...

Just as often as I consult with photographers when they need pricing and negotiation support, I work closely with agencies to oversee projects from initial photographer recommendations through production and retouching. This experience on both sides of pr...

One-on-one portfolio reviews should be an essential part of any photographer’s marketing plan. It’s an excellent opportunity to get your work literally under the noses of decision makers at ad agencies, publications, and brands. We’ve found that creatives...

Natural light can only take you so far. A fancy camera with great ISO capabilities can only take you so far. Lightroom tweaks can’t rescue an image from a poor lighting situation and preserve the integrity and quality of the image. There is no way around ...

Picture this - you have 25lbs of gear strapped to your back, it’s about 90 degrees with 90 percent humidity, and you’re wearing your best dress clothes. Dress. Clothes. You know, pants that were NOT MADE TO SWEAT IN, shoes that are comfortable for SITTING...

Oh Instagram! Do you have a love / hate relationship with it like I do? I mean, it'smostly love, but trying to keep up with their ever-changing algorithm and best practicesis more than a little exhausting and confusing. Can I get an amen?!This past year I...

In Part 1 of Let’s Get Close Up, I introduced the extension tube as an easy and inexpensive way to focus closer on your subject with any lens you own. The post discussed how to achieve a 1:1 ratio or life size magnification (that’s close up!) using the ap...

In the past, RMSP has published blogs from Steve Russell and Tony Rizzuto on creative ways to shoot close-up, from insects to using achromatic filters and double exposures. In this post I’ll discuss an easy and cost effective way to get closer to your sub...

When I first launched my photography business, of all the challengesI faced, the idea of finding clients was the thing that most intimidated me. Whattypes of companies hire photographers? Which people do I approach at those companies?How do I get their co...

Here at Wonderful Machine we tend to spend a lot of time looking at photographers’ portfolio websites. The web is constantly changing and what was standard a few years ago is now ancient history. As such, we’ve gone ahead and revamped our old Website Dos ...

Here at Wonderful Machine, we pride ourselves on being experts on all things photography and production. When working on a big shoot, one of the first steps towards a successful outcome (right after you’ve been awarded the project) is sourcing and booking...

One of the most vital parts of your brand, that is very easy to overlook, is your business card. When you give someone a business card you are handing them a piece of your brand. You want that piece of paper to represent you and what you shoot.