Shutter Magazine 62 - Behind the Shutter

Top 5 Reasons to Use On1 Photo Raw 2018 in Your Wedding Workflow

Post author:Dustin Lucas
Post category:Post Production Shutter Magazine
Reading time:11 mins read

Those who long for Lightroom like myself but have been looking for a better all-in-one solution need to add ON1 Photo RAW 2018 to their arsenal. Why should you switch this close to wedding season? My answer always comes down to time: the time it takes to finish shooting a job, time to fully process edits, time the client wants their images, time I get with my family, time to sleep. I want to keep my processing time at a minimum without my clients seeing a drop in quality.

The Art of Storytelling in Wedding Photography

Post author:Michael Anthony
Post category:Shutter Magazine Uncategorized
Reading time:12 mins read

Wedding photography has been a passion of mine since I first got behind the camera seven years ago. I was initially attracted to the art of storytelling in wedding photography because it allowed us to capture fleeting heartfelt moments. I appreciated the challenge and the feeling of satisfaction that would ultimately come when I was able to capture an authentic, emotional moment.

How We Can Better the Photography Community

Post author:Vanessa Joy
Post category:Shutter Magazine Uncategorized
Reading time:7 mins read

If you’ve been around long enough in this industry, you know how we’ve fought to build community instead of competition. Thankfully, it has gotten a lot better lately. It is nothing like when I walked into my first local photography meeting 18 years ago. It was like walking into a boys’ club where they measured themselves by sharing how many weddings they were booked for that year. Whoever had the most won, even if he wasn’t charging very much for them.

So You Want to Write Your Own Book

Post author:Skip Cohen
Post category:Life Shutter Magazine
Reading time:8 mins read

Sooner or later, many of you will start dreaming of publishing your own book someday. Your images look terrific and your skill set keeps growing. Your friends and family love your photographs, and somewhere along the line, you’re going to decide being an author is the next accolade you want on your journey. Thanks to ePublishing, it’s easier than ever to publish your own work, but there’s one factor that’s stood the test of time since Shakespeare: Will people want to read it?

3 Personality Types in the World of Business Referrals

Post author:Scott Detweiler
Post category:Business Shutter Magazine
Reading time:6 mins read

As any geek can tell you, the entire world can be broken down and referenced within the confines of the Star Wars saga. Therefore, young Padawan, the practice of professional mingling, aka networking, is covered. There are lots of stories about people meeting and finding significant business relationships, but this road is treacherous and filled with people who wield deadly laser swords. Here are the three personality types you will encounter while milling about looking for that ideal relationship.

OCF for the Natural Light Photographer

Post author:Christine Yodsukar
Post category:Lighting Shutter Magazine
Reading time:9 mins read

Not only is off-camera flash an invaluable tool for any wedding photographer, but done right, no one will notice you used artificial light. Your photos can still be bright and beautiful. Here’s how we use this amazing tool in our own luxury wedding photography business, which has taken us all around the states photographing some of the most stunning weddings.

Five Ways to Up Your Wedding Game

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:Shutter Magazine Wedding Photography
Reading time:7 mins read

I love wedding photography. It is my passion. Every week, every month, every year, there are new couples getting married who want us to document their big day. In the United States, there are over 2 million weddings a year. There’s no shortage of opportunities for you to get started in or expand your wedding business. The real question is, how do you up your game and charge a premium for your services? How do you and your studio stand out from the never-ending barrage of competitors in your market?

Travel Tips for Photographing Destination Weddings

Post author:Raph Nogal
Post category:Shutter Magazine Wedding Photography
Reading time:8 mins read

Destination weddings can be downright amazing—new places, new sights and sounds. They can also be stressful. With the right preparation, you can make it an unforgettable experience. From my travels to Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Thailand and other countries, I have gathered these five tips I wish I’d known before I shot my first destination wedding.

8 Tips for the Traveling Photographer

Post author:Alissa Zimmerman
Post category:Shutter Magazine Uncategorized
Reading time:9 mins read

Traveling the world doing photography is one of my favorite parts of the job. Many of us are wary of all the hassles and unexpected challenges of travel photography. It’s not always glamorous, and it takes time to learn how to manage the chaos. Here are my own hard-won Top 5 travel tips for photographers anxious to hop on a plane and cross an ocean with a bunch of gear in the overhead.

The Ins and Outs of Image Competition

Post author:Michael Anthony
Post category:Shutter Magazine
Reading time:14 mins read

As a new photographer, how do you get started with image competition? What competitions do you enter? How do you shoot for competition? How do you learn and grow from your experience in image competition? I am here to answer all of those questions for you today. The first step in your process is to understand which image competitions to enter. There are competitions popping up every day, and you don’t want to waste time entering ones that don’t have quality judges or provide a method of getting feedback on your imagery. That defeats the purpose. Here’s a breakdown of the current image competitions I recommend. If you are based outside of the United States, there are other competitions in your country that may be a good fit for you.