In the Dirt: An Interview with Portrait Photographer & Thru-Hiker, Tommy (Twerk) Corey
Join Photographer Chris Daniels for an interview with Tommy (Terk) Corey, who just hikes the entire 2,600 + miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in one go and took portraits all along the way. Read more
The Puzzle of People: A posing guide for your next portrait session
Every person that steps in front of your camera is different and unique. Here are some tips to help you learn to pose for each person and capture exactly who they are! Read more
8 Questions to Ask When Looking for Your Perfect Studio (and other helpful tips)
A how-to and tips for your search for the perfect photography studio. We'll also cover the most popular options with their pros and cons. Read more
Tips for Posing Extreme Height Differences
It’s important to do your homework and make your couples feel confident together in front of the camera, regardless of their height differences. Read more
A Most Unscientific Personality Study of Photographers
We surveyed the Mastin Labs community for their Personality test results. Here's what we learned about what makes photographers, photographers. Read more
Artist Support, Side Hustles, & Being a Woman in the Industry: An Interview With Emilia Paré
Join Photographer Chris Daniels for an interview with Emilia Paré, a Los Angeles based photographer about supporting one another's journey, side hustles and what it's like being a woman in the creative industry. Read more
How To Prepare For Photographing An LGBTQ+ Wedding
By spending a little extra time trying to understand the unique tensions of an LGBTQ couple, you can be an important part of making their wedding day perfect. Read more
How to Do Long Exposure Photography
If you have never harnessed the power of movement with long exposure photography, use the tips in this article to get started. Read more
Slowing Down, Exploring Art, & Finding Your Voice: An Interview with Omar Z. Robles
Join Photographer Chris Daniels for an interview with Omar Z. Robles, a New York City based photographer about the artist journey. Read more
How to Be A Culturally Sensitive Photographer
Just because you bought a plane ticket, you aren’t entitled to photograph everything you see on your trip. Here are our tips on being a culturally sensitive photographer. Read more
83 Film Portraits from the Experience ARC Photography Conference in Vancouver, Canada
With my Pentax 645 and 30 rolls of Portra 800, I tried to take authentic portraits of EVERYONE during Experience ARC. Here are my results. Read more
3 Lessons I Learned From Mentoring Photographers
Three years ago, I started a new career as a high school photography teacher. This experience has been moving and valuable for my own photography career. Read more
Using Slideshows to Grow Your Photography Business
If you want to ‘WOW’ your clients, there’s no better way to do so than to present their images to them as a captivating slideshow. Read more
Seattle Wet Plate Pop Up
Mastin Labs will be hosting 4 wet plate collodion pop ups (Nov. 10-11 and Nov. 17-18), in which you will have the chance to have your portrait made right here at our office studios! Read more
70 Street Portraits from Cologne, Germany
What happens when I try to shoot a meaningful portrait of 70 different people, in the same 50 feet with only a few minutes per person? Read more
Understanding Focal Plane in Photography
Regardless of your style of photography, understanding the focal plane and depth of field will only elevate your photographic capabilities. Read more
Custom Framing vs Wholesale Frames
Your clients will appreciate the full service and you can delight in the fact that your photography proudly hangs in their homes. Read more
Photographers You Should Know: Vivian Maier
A professional nanny for over four decades, Vivian Maier lived her life in the shadows; a strange woman with a secret talent and a veiled past. Read more
What is the Photography Rule of Thirds?
The Rule of Thirds is considered a basic principle in photography, and it is a virtually foolproof way to create a balanced, appealing photo. Read more
Time is What Makes Your Photos Valuable
The 'mundane' photos you take now, will be the photos we treasure in the future. Read more
Why Guest Portraits Are The Best Details
We are sitting on a treasure trove of critical photos both for us as business people and for our clients. Read more