Photography articles and tutorials from around the web, gathered here for your convenience.

Creating a Cheap, Portable Studio Part 1

Many photographers don't have easy access to their own studio, so how do you create studio-style portraits? Read about how Strobist has used his standard equipment and a large sheet of paper to create this great portrait.

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Beauty Portrait Photos with Sparklers

Portrait photos that use props have a high chance of huge success or dismal failure. Which do you think photographer Aaron Nance achieved with using a sparkler close to his model's face. Watch the video to see how the photo shoot went down.

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Photographer Inspiration: 'Mad' Frank Hurley

Frank Hurley seems larger than life and his photography even more so. He would take insane chances to create outstanding photos, hence the 'mad' nickname, but you can't argue with his body of work. Read a little bit more about this photographer and learn about his 'mad' adventures.

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How to Find a Niche as a Wedding Photographer

Wedding photographers might be one of the most successful photography businesses, so if you're looking to branch into wedding photography, watch this video. Photographer Lisa Devlin shares how she built a successful career in wedding photography and gives some tips on how you can make your own way.

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Photographer Inspiration: Matt Dutile

DPS interviewed photographer Matt Dutile for their next segment of introducing their writers. Matt Dutile has become a travel, lifestyle and hospitality photographer full time for the last 2 years, but he's only been a photographer for 4 years. Learn more about his vision and check out some of his fantastic photos.

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Getting Your Portrait Subject Ready for the Camera

Here are several great tips to keep in mind when you're about to shoot a portrait or fashion photo. It's a handy list you can even print out and review before every shoot, see if you already use these tips or if you can learn something.

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Photography How-To: Recreate this "Glitter" Photo

DPS contacted CT Pham to learn how this spectacular photo was created. CT Pham shares his equipment list and some photos of his set-up, so maybe you can try to create this photo yourself some time.

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Learning From Classical Art to Improve Your Photos

If you're looking for ways to inspire and improve your photography, this seminar highlights ways you can learn from classical artists to improve your photos. Learn how to keep your light and dark areas balanced, and how to showcase your subject through the discussion of the work of Old Masters.

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Photographer Inspiration: Josh Cogan

Josh Cogan is not just a photographer, but his photography work is amazing. He has created many multimedia series recently, but his work has been featured in many magazines and shows, and you should a little more about what inspires his work.

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How to Setup for a Photo Shoot with Powder

For a great behind-the-scenes video about how to put powder (flour) on your model to create some amazing photos, check this one out. Photographer Edward Brice explains his lighting set-up and how many drop cloths you might want to use to help clean up after the shoot.

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