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Inspiring Creator Series: Jesse and Huzi from Florence James Collective

Inspiring Creator Series: Jesse and Huzi from Florence James Collective

Take a closer look at the creative story behind this powerhouse duo from Florence James Collective

Pro tips for creating a killer photography portfolio

Pro tips for creating a killer photography portfolio

Want to build a photography portfolio that grabs attention? Here are pro tips on curating and showcasing your best work

Strike a pose: A photographer's guide to natural posing for talents

Strike a pose: A photographer's guide to natural posing for talents

Here's your step-by-step guide to helping your talents pose naturally for your photoshoot

How to elevate your visual narrative through moodboards and collages

How to elevate your visual narrative through moodboards and collages

The best way to creatively organise your creative ideas for a photoshoot is by creating a moodboard

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Tips, tutorials and expert techniques to bring your visual content creation ideas to life

You’ll be literally beside yourself with this fun cloning composite technique

You’ll be literally beside yourself with this fun cloning composite technique

Ever wished you could clone yourself? We will show you how to get this creative effect and multiply yourself in a fun composite image.

Top 6 ways to creatively frame your photography subject

Top 6 ways to creatively frame your photography subject

Want to make a product the hero of your shot? Check out these creative framing techniques to draw your viewers eye right to your subject.

Meet the 6 personalities of the flatlay and master your next composition

Meet the 6 personalities of the flatlay and master your next composition

Give some thought to your composition by learning about these personalities and discover how you can create optimum impact with your images

Prop it like it's hot: Where to source the best accessories for styling your photo

Prop it like it's hot: Where to source the best accessories for styling your photo

Discover how find the best tools to help tell your visual story, add colour and texture and enhance the mood and ambience of your image

10 unique ways to create book inspired images from an expert Bookstagrammer

10 unique ways to create book inspired images from an expert Bookstagrammer

Open the book on your creativity and use them to inspire your next photo with these top idea starters from an expert Bookstagrammer

Easing chronic pain with a daily dose of creativity

Easing chronic pain with a daily dose of creativity

What would you do if you could only get out of bed for an hour a day? Dutch creator Ellen uses this time to produce exuberant and joyful art

Sunlight to shadows: A beginners guide to natural light photography

Sunlight to shadows: A beginners guide to natural light photography

The number one thing you can do to improve your photography right now is to understand how to utilise and manipulate light.

Picture perfect produce: Tips for creating with fresh fruit and vegetables

Picture perfect produce: Tips for creating with fresh fruit and vegetables

Photographing produce and perishable items can be challenging and often requires a more efficient photoshoot to capture them at their best

5 expert tips for photographing food

5 expert tips for photographing food

Read these pro-tips for capturing the vibrant beauty of food. The best part is you don’t even need fancy equipment to get amazing results!

Invite movement to your cocktail photo with an animated garnish

Invite movement to your cocktail photo with an animated garnish

Learn how to add dynamic movement to your photo with this simple rotating effect in Photoshop timeline animation.

Essential items for your prop styling toolkit

Essential items for your prop styling toolkit

Everything you need to get organises and hang, straighten and secure props at your next photoshoot

Top 10 in-situ lifestyle shot ideas for photographing beauty products

Top 10 in-situ lifestyle shot ideas for photographing beauty products

When working with beauty brands or photographing your fave items it’s handy to have an arsenal of go-to shots that you know look great.

Put your creativity inside the box with this fun Instagram photo trend

Put your creativity inside the box with this fun Instagram photo trend

Learn how to create this fun composite image with just a cardboard box and any other willing participants!

Outdoor photography hack: Diffusing harsh light with a reflector

Outdoor photography hack: Diffusing harsh light with a reflector

Learn how this simple piece of photography equipment can help reduce harsh shadows and improve the outcome of your next outdoor photoshoot

10 ways to add wow factor to your tabletop food styling

10 ways to add wow factor to your tabletop food styling

When it comes to food styling, working with raw ingredients and plating up meals topped with the perfect garnish is just half the challenge

Best props for building a storybook flatlay scene

Best props for building a storybook flatlay scene

Create beautiful pictures from everyday objects in your own home. You simply need to use your imagination to know how to compose your story.

Making the switch from photography 'side hustle' to full time gig

Making the switch from photography 'side hustle' to full time gig

Kelly worked as medical sales rep while growing her creative business. Find out how she made the switch to working for herself full-time.

Techniques to get a flawless finish photographing wine bottles

Techniques to get a flawless finish photographing wine bottles

To achieve a high-quality, polished finish on your bottle there are some simple techniques you can implement into your photoshoot workflow

Yes way Rosé! Your ultimate guide to styling inspirational wine photos

Yes way Rosé! Your ultimate guide to styling inspirational wine photos

If you are looking for ideas for your next rosé shoot this blog will leave you brimming with ideas - and perhaps a glass of wine in hand!

5 creative ways to add interesting shadow effects to your images

5 creative ways to add interesting shadow effects to your images

Using shadows creatively can enhance the aesthetic, help build the narrative and add intrigue, mood and depth to your photo.

SketchUp your next creative idea from concept to composite

SketchUp your next creative idea from concept to composite

Discover how Farah expresses her visual ideas by combining professional software experience with personal creative projects.

Overcoming creative challenges with courage and confidence

Overcoming creative challenges with courage and confidence

Creatively Squared content creator Joe boldly pursues getting the perfect shot and isn't afraid to ask for help - or permission!

How to create animated images using simple video overlays

How to create animated images using simple video overlays

The simplest way to bring an animated cinemagraph type effect to your photo right is by adding video overlays right from your smartphone

Flatlay and get paid: 7 ways to make money from your Instagram photography addiction

Flatlay and get paid: 7 ways to make money from your Instagram photography addiction

It's time to turn your favourite creative hobby into some serious pocket money with our list of top ways you can flatlay and get paid!

The Wabi-Sabi way: How to embrace the art of the perfectly imperfect

The Wabi-Sabi way: How to embrace the art of the perfectly imperfect

Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic which embraces and celebrates the beauty in imperfection with an appreciation for nature

How to look less awkward in photos with ‘staged candid’ poses

How to look less awkward in photos with ‘staged candid’ poses

'Staged candid’ allows you to have more control the composition of your photo by putting you in positions that are easier to relax in

Selfies for shy people: 7 ways to take a self-portrait without showing your face

Selfies for shy people: 7 ways to take a self-portrait without showing your face

If you want to keep your privacy there are clever ways you can be present in your images without giving up your identity.

How to edit your photos like Instagram's elite and make your colours pop!

How to edit your photos like Instagram's elite and make your colours pop!

Find out how to get the look of this popular photo editing trend on Instagram in your photos

Step by step guide to brightening photos with Lightroom for mobile

Step by step guide to brightening photos with Lightroom for mobile

The simplest and most effective way to get perfect whites and edit the overall brightness and tones from your smartphone

Balancing a private life and public persona on Instagram

Balancing a private life and public persona on Instagram

Patti Schmidt is a photographer and mother of four from New Jersey who captures the essence of her family life in her images

10 of the best photography backdrops for your home studio

10 of the best photography backdrops for your home studio

This list of cheap, compact backdrops can have a big impact on the look of your photo and help set the perfect scene.

Family chaos gives photographer her best creative ideas

Family chaos gives photographer her best creative ideas

Khushboo loves to tell photographic stories with shadows, her family and Photoshop wizardry from her home in Nagpur, India.

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