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
Aperture: An Artistic Choice
Photographers have many native tools in which to use our voice and tell the story. Aperture allows us to control light but it can also be one of our greatest artistic choices when making a photograph. Here are some examples. Read more
2019 Photo Workshops & Conferences
We've built a comprehensive list of workshops and photography conferences happening in 2019! Read more
Composition and Chaos: An Interview with Zalmy Berkowitz
An interview with Zalmy Berkowitz about recharging your creativity between composition and chaos and going somewhere you’ve never been before. Read more
An Interview with Rubén Salgado Escudero
Chris Daniels interviews world documentary photographer, Rubén Salgado Escudero. Read more
How To Curate Your Photography Website
Your photography website is essential to winning clients. It is typically the very first place your clients will look to familiarize themselves with your work and determine whether or not you are worth hiring. Read more
Community Post: The Benefits of Shooting in RAW vs. JPEG
We asked our online community of Mastin Labs users to answer the following question: Why do you choose to shoot in RAW or JPEG? Read more
How My Photography Knowledge Transferred to Video (and How it Didn't!)
For all of you photographers out there who are interested in learning video, here are some ways my photography knowledge transferred to video, and how it didn’t. Read more
Best Practices for Photographers to Change Their Business Name
If you’re considering rebranding your business, it’s extremely important to do your research to ensure you are taking every precaution to rebrand the right way. Read more