The Difference Between Lifestyle and Documentary Photography
The lines are often blurred or confused and the difference can be small, but great. Read more
Understanding Middle Gray and How to Find it Anywhere
Learn to take control of your exposure in any situation and always get the perfect shot by learning to find the middle gray. Read more
10 Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Change Your Life
Knowing the best Lightroom keyboard shortcuts will help you work more effectively because sometimes it’s about working smarter, not harder. Read more
Spot Metering vs. Ambient Metering
Spot Metering vs. Ambient Metering: what they are, how light meters are different, and how to use them. Read more
Understanding Your Camera's Metering Modes
Understanding your camera's metering modes and which one is right for you! Read more
What's your Adobe Creative Type?
We surveyed our community for their Creative Type test results from Adobe. Learn what type of creative is the most common in our group of over 50k photographers. Read more
Should You Bring Your Camera to a Wedding You Are Not Shooting?
Based on our community’s feedback, we compiled their thoughts and advice into this blog to help our readers think critically before bringing a camera to a wedding they’re not hired to shoot. Read more
Tips for Beach Photo Sessions
Wondering how to make your beach photos look professional and amazing? Check out these tips from the Mastin Community! Read more
Presets vs. Actions in Photoshop
While presets and actions are similar to one another, they are not exactly the same. Read more
How to Use V-Flats with Strobes
V-flats are one of the best light shaping tools available. Here are 4 simple ways to use them with strobe lighting. Read more
How to Use V-Flats with Natural Light
V-flats are one of the best light shaping tools available. Here are 4 simple ways to use them with natural light. Read more
An Interview With Music & Portrait Film Photographer Laura Partain
Chris Daniels sits down in Nashville with film photographer, Laura Partain. They discuss shooting and pushing film, and the importance of narrative. Read more
Full Frame vs. Crop Sensor
Full Frame vs. Crop Sensors: What's the difference, why does it matter, and will it take you to the next level? Read more
How To Build Your Own Studio Backdrops: Canvas, Texture Boards & V-Flats
For less than $400 in supplies from my local hardware store, I made a hand-painted canvas backdrop, double-sided textured walls, and V-flats. I did it by myself and over a weekend and now I'm going to show you how! Read more
How To Build Your Own V-Flats
We are sharing everything you need to know about building your own V-Flats on a budget! Read more
How to Make Your Own Textured Backdrops
Photography backdrops don't have to be a major expense; you can make your own textured backdrops on a budget, quickly and easily with our latest free guide. Read more
The Struggle of Freelance: A Conversation with Photographer & Artist, Giles Clement
Chris Daniels visits photographer, Giles Clement in his Nashville studio and the two have a conversation about the real life and struggles of being a freelance photographer and artist. Read more
An Interview with Celebrity Portrait Photographer, Robby Klein
Chris Daniels sat down with Celebrity Portrait Photographer, Robby Klein, at his new Nashville studio, Taylor House to chat about personal work, life-career balance, and weird celebrity encounters. Read more
How to Build Painted Canvas Backdrop On a Budget
Making your own painted canvas backdrop on a budget is A LOT easier than you might think and it ends up looking as good as the expensive photography backdrops! Read more
What's Your Sign? Our Communities' Zodiac
Throughout 2019 we've been surveying our community to learn more about what makes us want to be photographers. It's really interesting to see the patterns that come out of these surveys! This month we did the Chinese Zodiac. Read more
Which Aperture is Best?
Which Aperture is Best? You may be surprised at just how often the question is asked and here is the answer! Read more