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
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