Awesome Underwater Photos Of The Rare Dugong

Vaclav Krpelik is an underwater photographer in the Czech Republic who photographs awesome photos with a DSLR while freediving only. During one of these dives, he captured some amazing photos of a dugong while shooting in Egypt. 

A dugong is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae. Many populations of dugong's are close to extinction. Despite being listed among species vulnerable to extinction, most people are not even aware of its existence. Vaclav has been photographing this unique creature since 2012 and he has come across 5 different ones since then. 

Check out these other photos he took of the dugong he saw in the waters off of Egypt. 

See more of Vaclav's work on his website www.vaclavkrpelik.com.  We originally saw these photos in an article on Underwater Photography Guide. 

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2 Boudoir Tips For The Modern Photographer

Boudoir photography is a sexy new trend that has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Many brides like to give boudoir photos of themselves as a wedding day gift to her groom. Shooting a boudoir session can be difficult... the subject can feel nervous or insecure about what she looks like and you really want to try and make the person relax and remember why they want to take these photos in the first place. 

Boudoir Posing For The Modern Photographer offers some great advice from Emily Caldwell Photography if you are trying to break into the boudoir photography niche. It offers inspiration and knowledge from a highly talented photographer. In it you will learn relationship building skills which is so very important in boudoir, posing, marketing tips and even lighting and room setups to make the best photos possible. 

Today, we are going to show you 2 great boudoir pose ideas that are perfect for the modern photographer that come right from this guide! We hope you enjoy! 

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1. Finding a Great Location

Time and creativity are key to choosing a location. There are tons of ways to find a studio rental, or you can really shoot boudoir photography anywhere - depending on the comfort level of the client. If they are open to unique places, perhaps and open field or forest would be awesome. Hotel rooms are also great. 

Privacy is the main thing you want to remember when planning out a boudoir shoot. You always must be respectful of your clients comfort level and don't ever try to push them into a location they are not comfortable with. Lighting is one other thing you really must consider when looking for a specific location to shoot. 

Photo credit: Emily Caldwell Photography

2. Playing With Angles While Posing

Getting the right angle while posing your subject is so very important and it can make all the difference in the world. Whenever you have a client in a pose, move around them to try and find the most flattering angle

Here is a great example of a photo taken by Emily Caldwell where just a slightly different angle makes a huge difference in the look of the photo! 

Photo credit: Emily Caldwell Photography

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5 Minute Video on the History of Photography

Every one of you who is reading this most likely loves photography. Whether you are a professional photographer who has your own business or you just have a passion for taking photographs of anything and everything during your free time, you should check out this video.

This quick, 5-minute video by the Cooperative of Photography is all about the history of photography. See how the first digital camera was created, what the first "photoshopped" photo was and even who took the world's first selfie. Check it out and enjoy! 

We hope you enjoyed this video that we originally found on FStoppers. 

Did you love this? You will also enjoy reading these other fun photography articles:

• The World's Best Places For Photography 
• Animated Short Film On Taking Pictures

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Improve Your Sports Photography With These 5 Tips

Do you love photographing sporting events and lots of action? It is a bit of a thrill capturing that winning touchdown in the end zone or the final step that the winner runner took over the finish line. We always say that no matter what it is that you capture with your photography, you always want to strive to keep learning and growing. Today, we want to share with you 5 tips to help you improve your sports photography. 

Whether you have been shooting sports for years or you are just getting into that niche, we hope these tips are helpful to you! 

1. Know the sport backwards and forwards. 

It is so important for you to really know the sport you are photographing. When you take a photo, you need to be able to anticipate the action that is ahead. If you are capturing action shots from a football game, you must know how the teams line up, where they are on the field and anticipate which plays will be happening next based on what is going on in the game. Same with any sport - racing, basketball, hockey, swimming... if you are planning to photograph a sport you have not before, do your research, learn the game and understand it. 

Photo credit: Matthew Emmons, USA Today Sports

2. Don't just take photos, actually tell a story with your shots. 

Anyone can go out there and capture a few shots here and there on each play. But what make a great shooter stand out is how he or she captures the story. They know what is on the line for the game they are photographing, they know each of the major players in the game and what is on the line for them and wants to share what happens through their work. You also need to capture the audience to help tell the story... a crazy fan who is all decked out in the team colors, a coach on the sideline with a determined expression and even the way the losing team looks defeated at the end. And make sure you do not stop shooting when the whistle blows when the play is over. There is so much of the story in between plays... you could see the players showing nervousness, excitement, celebration and so much more. You have to be sure to capture every single important moment so you can truly tell a story through the photos. 

3. Be your biggest critic. 

Shooting sports can be difficult. There is so much going on that you have to be alert and ready at all times and with the players always moving, falling, jumping or whatever else they may be doing, you have to capture the shot at the perfect time. Sometimes your photos may come out blurry or from the angle you were at you can not really see the ball or get the whole picture of what you were trying to focus on. Realize that the photo is not your best, learn from it what you could do different the next time around and move on. Being your biggest critic is a great way to continue to learn and improve with every single photo you take. 

Photo credit: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II via Sports Illustrated

4. Find unique angles. 

If you are shooting a professional sports game, there will most likely be tons of other photographers there trying to capture all of the same photos you are. Always be sure you are thinking outside of the box. Find a new angle. Step back and look at the venue and see if you can find a location away from every other photographer to get a different perspective. 

5. Keep shooting!

Just like any niche of photography you are doing, you need to photograph as many sports as you can so you can continue to learn, improve and capture great events. Shoot as much as you can at as many sports events as you can, get critiqued (or praised) from your peers, learn from your mistakes and then go out and shoot even more. Also, continue to challenge yourself. If you tend to always photograph at football games, and you know nothing about hockey, step out of your comfort zone and learn the game of hockey and try your skills during a game. Every single game you photograph will be unique and it is a thrill to get to tell that specific story. And you never know when you will score that winning shot that is simply amazing and stands above all others! 

Do you love this article? Here are 7 more tips to taking better sports photos that you should check out! 

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3 Important Factors When Opening A Natural Light Studio

Do you love photography but really want to have options when you are photographing different sessions? Perhaps you love shooting outdoors but also want to have a great place to go in case the weather is not ideal or you have a group who really wants a studio setting for their photos. You may want to think about opening a natural light studio. 

The Guide To Natural Light Studio Photography would be the perfect guide for you to read before you choose your studio location. It tells you everything you need to know about setting up and organize your own natural light studio. It will also give you tips on marketing your studio as well as information on having studio sessions. 

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Today, we want to share with you 3 important factors to consider when you are thinking of opening a natural light studio that come straight from this guide. 

1. Location

The very first thing you need to do is figure out if you want to create a studio in your own home or if you would prefer to rent a location outside of your home to work. It really is up to you and your specific preferences. If you enjoy being able to stay at home and get your work done without going anywhere, then a studio space at home may be perfect. If you do not want to have to worry about working while your young children are around or your home simply does not have the space for a studio, you may prefer a location elsewhere. 

2. Comfort

You want to make sure your studio is comfortable. When you are shooting portraits, you will most likely have extra people there that have to wait or want to watch the photos being taken. Having a nice area to sit and relax that is out of the way is a great idea. You do not want your clients to feel uncomfortable or that they are getting in your way while you are trying to snap photos.

3. Lighting

Lighting is so important for your studio. Before you choose a space, especially if it is one in your home, you want to make sure you watch the lighting change in that space throughout the day to see how it changes because that will effect your photos. You want to see how it looks on a sunny day and cloudy days so you know what to expect in every type of light. But no matter what, your studio MUST have good lighting, especially if you are a natural light photographer.  

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A Photographer's Collection of Vintage Cameras

Cameras have really grown and upgraded over the years since they were first created. A UK-based photographer named Marco Marques own an impressive collection of about 50 vintage cameras that he displays in his office. He had a custom shelving unit made to display all of the amazing cameras on the wall. These photos, which we originally saw on PetaPixel, will show you this photographer's collection of vintage cameras which we find pretty amazing! 

Marques told PetaPixel, "It was my mum who got me into collecting vintage cameras. She knew my love for photography and one Christmas she bought me my first vintage camera, and Agilux agiflash, and this is where it began."

Marques estimates that he has spend about £300 over the years in buying his cameras, mostly from car boot sales and garage sales. 

Pretty amazing, huh? Interested in the different cameras of the past? Check out this blog post to see a great infographic on the history of the photographic camera. 

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2 Cool Pose Ideas For Boys' Senior Portraits

Capturing a student's senior portraits are so important to them. It is such an exciting time in their lives when they are starting to think more about their future whether they are going to go to college or a trade school or if they would prefer to begin working right away. These senior photos are going to be proudly displayed in their parents and grandparents homes and they will enjoy showing them to their own children one day! 

When you are posing a senior boy, you have to remember that their photos should showcase the type of person they are. Perhaps they enjoy sports or the outdoors, incorporating their interests into their photos is important. You also want to use poses that are essentially "cool" for a guy to do. The Posing Workflow for Senior Boys is a great guide written by Kimberly Reid Photography that offers tons of unique pose ideas, different prop ideas to use and provides what she does after each session with those raw shots she has captured. 

We wanted to share with you today 2 cool pose ideas that all senior boys will enjoy during their senior portraits. 

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Here are 2 cool pose ideas straight from the Posing Workflow For Senior Boys guide:

1. Squatting

The squat is such an easy pose to do and it is also the perfect up-close portrait for framing! Have the senior squat down with either one knee on the ground or with both knees up like a catcher's stance. Then, you just need to play around with their hands once they rest their elbows on their knees to see what works best and what is most comfortable for them. Make sure to get a shot of them up close and one a bit further away with the landscape in the background. 

2. Standing and leaning

Finding a great location for the senior to be photographed is very important in this stand and lean pose. You want to find a great ledge, window sill, stairs or even a unique building to lean against. The stand and lean pose is great because it can be very casual which is awesome for senior boys. The other hands that is not leaning can be put in his pocket and makes for a relaxed look. 

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Look At The World A Little Closer With This Awesome Macro Photography

When you are looking at an object from a normal distance, you will see what you always do, but when you take the time to get closer, it can be amazing what details you will see. Many objects have so much more detail that we typically can not see unless we get really up-close-and-personal. But, the wonderful thing is that a camera can capture it all. One reason we just love macro photography is because capturing the world's most diminutive visual treasures is simply an amazing thing. 

The EyeEm Photo Blog recently challenged photographers to test their skill at macro photography and we had to share with you some of the resulting images that we found on Huffington Post. 

Check out these awesome macro photography images and we hope you enjoy!

Photo credit: Achille Salem via EyeEm

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Do you think these photos are simply amazing? We do too! Be sure to check all of the photos in the original article on Huffington Post! 

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3 Essentials For Building A Photography Business

Do you love taking photos of anything and everything and really want to turn that passion into your very own business? Starting a business is a scary thing if it is new to you but it can also be so rewarding. Perhaps think about starting your business part-time to see how it goes before you quit your day job, or choose to take a leap and go all in. Whatever you choose to do, you want to be sure you begin building your photography business correctly from the start.

The guide from BP4U called "How To Start Your Photography Business" is the perfect guide for you if you are starting (or even just thinking of starting) your own photography business. You will get interviews from top photographers, great tips and over 133 pages of wonderful information. Today, we want to share with you a few tips straight from this guide. Read on for 3 essentials for building a photography business.

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1. Your business name is important. 

Deciding on what your business name is going to be is very important. You want it to showcase who you are and what your business represents. Remember, this is something you are going to want to be known by, so it needs to be great.

Is your last name really hard to say or spell? It may be best to leave that out of your business name. Perhaps you are a single female and hope to get married one day in the future. That is another good reason to leave your last name out of the name of your business. 

When you are thinking about your name, you also want to make sure that the domain name is available as well. 

2. You need to have an online presence. 

In today's busy society, we are all online so you want to make sure your business is too. We search for everything we need online so you want to make sure you have a strong online presence that showcases some of your work, different services and packages you offer and a background on yourself and your company. Also always make sure your contact information is easy to find if a potential client is interested in learning more about you. 

Having a great blog and website is important but you also want to make sure you are utilizing the popular social media sites out there. Make sure you have a business page on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram as well as others. Every site you are on has the potential to help you gain new customers... and social media is free, so why not? 

3. Get a business license. 

No one likes the business side of things but they are very important. First thing once you pick a name you must get a business license before you start getting paid. Permits and licensing vary depending on what state so you have to check with your local government offices to see what requirements you need. 

Before you fill out your business license, you must know what type of business you are planning to have, an LLC, an S-Corporation, a Sole Proprietor or a Partnership. 

Photo credit: Deposit Photos

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4 Tips To Photographing An Amazing First Look Wedding Shoot

A first look between a bride and groom is such a special time. It allows them time together to see each other alone one last time before they say "I do" while their wedding photographer captures amazing photos of the precious moments they share.

We just love the couple in the two photos below taken by Abbey Kyhl Photography. The first look before their stylish Utah wedding was so romantic and the groom had the best reaction to seeing his beautiful bride all ready for their wedding ceremony. 

Photo credit: Abbey Kyhl

You can see more from this awesome first look session here. If you are a wedding photographer, you can capture amazing first look photos of your couples as well.  

Today we want to share 4 tips that will help you photograph an amazing first look wedding shoot. 

1. Find a quiet and romantic location.

If your bride and groom choose to do a first look, you want to be far enough away from the hustle and bustle of their upcoming wedding as to not distract them. Even though it is an awesome photo opportunity, it is mainly for the two of them to spend quiet, quality time together before they exchange marriage vows. Make sure the location is away from venue or other wedding staff, guests arriving and even other bridesmaids and groomsmen. This time is meant just for them, and if you find a location like that, your photos will reflect that special and romantic time perfectly! 

2. Prep the bride and groom on what will happen.

Be sure to prep both the bride and groom before they see each other. Let the bride know that she will walk up to her groom and he will have a blindfold on, or she can walk up from behind him or whatever really she decides. Tell the groom what to expect as well and it is always good to let them know what side you will be standing on to see their expression; however, keep in mind that you will be moving around to be sure to get every angle and the best shots possible. 

Photo credit: Abbey Kyhl

3. Let the bride and groom do their thing.

After you prep them both, remember that the first look is their moment. Let it happen naturally. Do not direct them like a movie script because that will make it seem all about the photos and not about the actual moment they are sharing. Of course, the photos are important, but you have to be able to capture them on your own while they are talking and be natural with one another. If it is scripted, it will come across that way in the photos.  

4. The moment happens quickly so you must work quickly. 

A first look happens fast. The bride walks up to the groom, the see each other for the first time with amazing expressions, possibly shed a tear or two, laugh or even talk intimately with one another... it really depends on the couple. Whatever they do, it happens fast and you have to make sure to work quickly because you will not be able to replicate the natural expressions they have when they first see each other. It may even be beneficial to have a second shooter with you to make sure you can get photos from every angle and not miss anything.  

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