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Using Cinematic LUTs to Achieve a Film Look on Videos

Creating a beautiful, cinematic video on your own might be easier than you think! If spending hours upon hours learning how to color grade doesn’t sound appealing to you (and we don’t blame you), cinematic LUTs are the way to... Read more

Why Buying Presets is Better Than Making Your Own

There’s a heated debate in the photography community about whether or not buying presets is worth it. Today, we’re here to share our two cents on whether buying presets or making your own is the better decision for photographers. Spoiler... Read more

Best Tips for Getting That Classic, Editorial Photo Look

One of the amazing things about photography is its ability to evoke emotion and tell a story—and that it’s possible to do this in so many different ways, with so many different styles of photography. The editorial photo style is... Read more

Top Photography Hashtags & Instagram Tips for 2022

The number of photography hashtags on Instagram is...infinite. It sure can feel that way, at least! While it shouldn’t be the only tool in your marketing arsenal, Instagram can be a great platform where photographers can build a following, get... Read more

Black and White Photography Examples & Tips to Inspire You

There’s a simple elegance to black and white photography that’s near impossible to compete with. The simplified nature of black and white photos eliminates possible distractions, thereby giving the viewer longer to pause and soak in all other interesting elements... Read more

How to Start a Photography Business in 10 Steps

So you’ve been working on your photography skills, and now you’re curious about how to start a photography business. Easy! Follow these 10 steps! Read more

How to Build a Unique Photography Brand

Having a strong photography brand is one of the surest ways to stand out (in a saturated market), book your ideal clients, and build a successful business. Read more

Smart Ways to Earn Passive Income for Photographers

Opportunities that bring passive income for photographers can be life changing and lucrative. By utilizing different methods of earning extra money on the side of your regular business practices, you no longer have to worry about exchanging all your time... Read more

Mastin Labs Video LUTs for Premiere, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve

So, you’re interested in LUTs (Lookup Tables) for video editing? There are plenty of reasons why that might be, whether you’re a wedding photographer thinking about getting into videography, or you’ve been shooting creative film for years. In the past,... Read more

Automated Email Marketing for Photographers

By adding your clients to an email list as part of your post-wedding workflow, the client follow-up process gets so much easier, and the chances of earning a repeat customer increase. It’s a win-win! Read more

A Photographer’s Guide to Getting Published in 2021

Download our free list of 18 places to get published as a photographer with advice for creating the best submissions. Read more

Tips for Photographing Your Own Family

Join Kirk Mastin, in an interview with community member, Kayla Baptista about staying creative by photographing her family, how it's different than a client's family, and how she's using her own family photography to market her business. Read more

The Easiest ‘Learn to Shoot Film’ Course in the World

I am going to show you that it's easy to learn to shoot film by giving you ONE lesson that will make you a film photographer TODAY. If you follow this guide, you will fall in love with film.