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In Part II of the Outdoor Studio, Photographer William Gill gets technical about his lighting setup as he illuminates a large train in marshland.

Introducing the art of photographing trains at night, photographer William Gill gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his methodology and routine.

Photographers are a crazy bunch. Laying on the pavement, climbing trees – standing on crates just to get the right angle. We can collect some pretty interesting comments and gather a lot of strange looks. It’s inevitable. But we need to overcome. In this article, I share about my own silly experiences and how I overcame my own fears.

NextGEN Gallery – the leading gallery plugin for Wordpress – was recently acquired by Photocrati – a leading Wordpress template for Photographers. Read on to hear why this affects you and why we think this is great news.

Watermarks are debated almost as much as camera brands in the photography world. Accepting that there will always be differing opinions, I share my own philosophies on the topic and then discuss the evolution of my logo to address some critical concerns.

Lists are a great way to track your ideas and thoughts, but they can also be a great way to inspire yourself for the future. There are two lists I use most of all: The Photo Bucket List and the Photo Theme List. Read on to learn how to fill your down-time with these great lists.

A change of seasons is a good enough reason to brush up on your skills. It’s a great time to analyze your work and find some inspiration for yourself. Maybe you need to be reminded of what and why you do what you do. Well, we’ve written a lot of articles, so we know about those things. Read On to take advantage of our wisdom.

Don’t fall into the trap of trying to justify the prices of your works. It’s a downward spiral that should be avoided. We have some business advice when it comes to pricing your photos. Read on to learn more…

On a photo excursion outside the studio, we don’t always have control over everything. So in order to have a successful trip, you need to take control over everything you can. This requires research and planning. But how do we go about doing that? Read on to learn how.

Tired of uninteresting pictures during normal sunlight hours? Are the excessively long exposures of late night photography wearing you down? Or do you just want some dramatic lighting for your portrait, landscape and architectural photography? Well, then, I’m about to introduce you to what may become your second – if not the first – most favorite time of day: The Blue Hour. As the little brother of the Golden Hour, the Blue Hour doesn’t get as much hype. But I would say it has the potential to create far more compelling photographs. Read on to learn about the Blue Hour and learn some tips and techniques to help you get started.