I have to say that I hate the pop-up flash on my Canon 50-D and do not use it because of the unflattering results.  So, when I found out about a device called a Lightscoop, I was excited to give it a try!

Lightscoop creates soft, flattering light by redirecting your camera’s pop-up flash to a ceiling or wall, and yes - it really works!  It gets rid of red-eye and unflattering shadows on your subject.  All you need to do is slide it on over your pop up flash, then follow the recommended camera settings, and you are ready to go.  To check and see if your camera model is lightscoop ready, click here.

To see what the Lightscoop can do, you must see the before and after comparisons by clicking here.

To read more about the Lightscoop, visit their website at www.lightscoop.com.

Photographers and models wanting to beef up their portfolios recently met in Naples for a fun photo shoot.  From the article:

Each of the models was set up at a “station” on the church grounds, along the lake shore, under the gazebo, or in the woods along Unity’s meditation walk. It made for a somewhat surreal experience, to stroll through the thick vegetation and, every 50 feet or so, encounter another gorgeous girl dressed for the altar.

The “brides,” plus additional models wearing long prom dresses rather than wedding gowns, remained at their stations, while the photographers rotated around the area, to be able to capture shots of each. Photographers paid $50 for the session; the models weren’t paid monetarily, but received photos from each shooter to help build their portfolios.

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Elias Rodriguez is your typical 10-year-old boy, except for the fact that he recently started his own photography business.

From the article:

“My mom bought this camera for herself and said I could use it any time I liked. That’s how it started off, to tell you the truth,” he said, rattling off the Nikon P100 specs like a pro. “I just thought I’d take photos for fun but I ended up with a business.”

For the full article, click here.  Enjoy, and don’t forget to stop by Shuttermom University for more photography tips and photo business coaching!  See you there.

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From the article:

“She’s smokin’” were the words that ran through Jeff Youngren’s mind when he saw a photo of Erin, a freshman that Jeff’s college friend had been trying to set him up with. It took another three months for him to convince her that she wanted to date him. She worked in the library at Point Loma Nazarene University where they both attended; he would come in and checkout scholarly books to impress her. She agreed to a date and two and a half years later, they were married.

So how did a biology-chemistry major and a literature major become the dynamic San Diego-based wedding-photographer duo? It all started when Jeff’s dad handed his ten-year-old son a camera.

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Natalie Sinisgalli, a 25-year-old Rochester Institute of Technology graduate runs a photography studio in Honeoye Falls, where she employs an office manager, hosts client meetings, edits images and orders prints.  Her career has evolved from waiting tables and temp work a few years ago to owning her own business.

Click here for the full interview and video.

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Kelly Kerr explains how he shot a Phil Marshall music video at the SxSW Music Festival using a Canon 7D and a Canon 5D MarkII. Kelly also gives a few tips on becoming a great photojournalist.  Enjoy the video, and we’ll see you over at Shuttermom University for more photography business ideas and coaching.

Check out how this smart photographer turned a designer purse into a fashionable camera bag!  Her total cost was just $52, and she has a one of a kind camera bag.  Click here to see the pictures and find out how she did it.

I’ve seen some super-cute oversized bags at Target lately and was thinking about how they would make great camera bags with a little modification.  Maybe I’ll give it a try!

Enjoy, and be sure to join us over at Shuttermom University for more photo tips and photography business coaching.  See you there!

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