Richard Harrington

Can you use a floppy disk as an infrared filter?

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10 posing prompts for a successful headshot session

10 posing prompts for a successful headshot session Over the years, I’ve developed a series of posing prompts that I use in almost all headshot sessions. Here they are!

Winter portrait session: All hail the Ice Queen

Winter portrait session: All hail the Ice Queen If you're looking for a fun winter portrait session, why not try creating your own Winter Wonderland in high-key?

Instax Wide Evo: Say hello to Fujifilm’s new hybrid instant camera

Instax Wide Evo: Say hello to Fujifilm’s new hybrid instant camera Fujifilm’s latest addition to their instant camera family, the Instax Wide Evo, will very likely charm even those new to instant photography.

Four ways to kickstart your photography business for the new year

Four ways to kickstart your photography business for the new year Kickstart your photography business for the new year by planning a content calendar, organising a swap photoshoot, updating prices and more.

Effectively Communicating with Clients Through Progress Reports — Richard Harrington | Exploring the fusion of photo, video and AI Progress reports are not just a formality; they are the backbone of client relationships. Keeping clients informed helps manage expectations, builds trust, and creates opportunities for feedback. When done right, these updates ensure that everyone is aligned, minimizing surprises and fostering a sen

Light Painting 101: How to illuminate an abandoned plane in three easy steps

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Top five compact cameras to grab in 2025

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Personal brand photos for your photography business: Stand out from the crowd

Personal brand photos for your photography business: Stand out from the crowd Plan personal brand photos for your photography business to batch-produce content, connect with clients and share stories that resonate.

This simple habit will help you become a better photographer

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How to style and photograph beautiful still life compositions

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New gear: Need it or want it?

New Gear, Need it? or Want it? First, let me admit that I am a gear hoarder. I have whatever I could possibly want in cameras, lenses, grip and lighting. When an idea hits, the gear to make it into a photograph is right at hand. Here’s the thing. I am beginning to believe that a simple kit is a better kit. I remember […]

Review: Platypod Delta Travel Tripod

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Unlocking the cinematic look in portraits

Unlocking the cinematic look in portraits Have you ever wondered how to give your portraits that breathtaking cinematic look—the kind that feels straight out of a movie?

Gear Guide: What I’m Using to Cover CES 2025 — Richard Harrington | Exploring the fusion of photo, video and AI CES 2025 in Las Vegas is the ultimate playground for tech enthusiasts and content creators. As a photographer and video producer, my mission is to capture the event with gear that delivers professional-quality results while staying light and versatile.

Question of the Week: What photography technique do you want to master this year?

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The Triple Constraint: Project Management for Creative Pros — Richard Harrington | Exploring the fusion of photo, video and AI As a creative professional, your world revolves around crafting something extraordinary—whether it’s a video production, a marketing campaign, a graphic design, or any other project. But while your creativity knows no bounds, your resources do. That’s where project management steps in to help ...

A Fusion of Space and Photography — Richard Harrington | Exploring the fusion of photo, video and AI Space exploration has always captivated me. My father was a NASA engineer, and we’ve spent plenty of time visiting space museums. At this year’s CES, I talked to the team designing the camera that will be heading back for human exploration on the moon -  The Artemis missions .