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As we look ahead to 2017 and focus on the future of photography, it seemed appropriate to ask photographers who’ve created innovative, forward-thinking images what motivated them to make these inventive shots.

When configuring a camera, some photographers either ignore the Color Space menu or consider the options a “set-it-and-forget-it” choice. And that’s a big mistake, because this simple setting has a big impact on how images appear on a computer monitor and when used for various purposes.

We regularly post portrait tutorials, and they typically involve shooting and posing techniques, lighting guidelines, and image-editing tips. In the video below, you’ll get one pro’s take on the best focal length lens for creating pleasing results.

There are various file formats for saving images, and more than a bit of confusion regarding which one to use. And while everyone seems to have their own process, some choices can be detrimental to layered images and your workflow in general.

Professional photographer Michael Sasser gets a lot of questions from aspiring pros, including two that are the most common: 1) How do I find models?; 2) Who is getting paid, me or the model?

White House Custom Colour (WHCC) announced its Book and Album Sample Program to make it easier to sell books and albums to clients, as well as the availability of several new products. The new additions arrive just in time for the fall and holiday selling season, giving professional photographers more creative ways to market their businesses and expand their product selection.

“Our clients ask and we deliver. That is our standard operating procedure around here,” said Mike Hanline, owner and CEO of WHCC. “We take client feedback seriously, and our new studio sample program and product additions are a direct result of conversations we’ve had with our clients. If we can help add value to your business, we’ll not only meet your needs, we’ll exceed them.”

Many landscape photographers never leave home without a polarizing filter, and consider this simple accessory almost mandatory for everything they do. But as you see in the eye-opening tutorial below, one pro says polarizers may detract from an image in certain situations—depending on the specific scene at hand and the mood you want to create.