How to Write on Medium in 2026: What It Is, How You Get Paid, and Whether It’s Worth It
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and colorist. Updated July 2026. Writing on Medium means publishing essays and how-to pieces on a shared platform with a built-in audience, where paying members’ reading time, not views or claps, is what actually pays you. It is one of the fastest ways to get read from day one without building […]
What Are Residuals? The Complete Guide to Understanding Residuals in 2023
Residuals are recurring payments that actors, writers, directors, and other talent receive when TV shows, films, or other media that they worked on continue to be aired or distributed after the initial release. Understanding what residuals are and how they work is key for those working in the entertainment industry. Residuals provide a vital stream […]
How Much Do Wedding Photographers Make in 2023
Ever wondered how much money wedding photographers really make? It’s a surprisingly complex question, given that the answer can fluctuate wildly depending on various factors. This article is here to guide you through the intricate web of earnings in the world of wedding photography and explore everything from experience level to location affecting income. Dive in with us as we uncover […]
Do Movie Theaters Have Cameras? What’s Really Watching (and What Isn’t)
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and colorist. Updated July 2026. Do movie theaters have cameras? Yes, but almost all of them point at lobbies, box offices, concession stands, hallways, and exits, not at you in your seat. The popular fear that a night-vision camera watches the audience for pirates gets the mechanism backwards. As someone who […]
How to Pose Models: The Principles, the Poses, and How to Direct
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and colorist. Updated July 2026. Learning how to pose models has almost nothing to do with memorizing poses. Nearly every flattering shot comes from the same four moves: turn the body off the camera so it is never square-on, shift the weight onto the back foot to bend the body into […]
37 Unique Photoshoot Ideas to Try in 2026
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and photographer. Updated July 2026. The best photoshoot ideas turn an ordinary session into an image people remember: long-exposure light trails, hard-shadow portraits, a prism refraction, a drone’s-eye view, or a colored-smoke reveal. These are 37 concepts I actually reach for, grouped by theme so you can jump straight to something […]
Youtube Marketing: Everything you need to know in 2023
Have you ever thought about the power of Youtube Marketing? Youtube is a great way to reach your target audience and can be an absolute game-changer in business. In 2023, there will be even more ways to harness the power of Youtube! Let’s take a look at what you can expect in this era of […]
How to Make Money as a Photographer in 2023
It seems every day, a person with a camera is more in demand than ever before. Everywhere you look, there are people snapping photos of everything from their family to buildings. However, if you want to make money as a photographer, you need to have more than just a good eye for photography. There are […]
How to go viral on Pinterest (Updated 2023)
Pinterest is a social media site with a variety of different boards based on interests, such as cooking, fashion, and fitness. Most people use Pinterest to share their own content and explore other people’s content. However, going viral on Pinterest can take creativity and a lot of time. The best way to go viral on […]
Time Management: How to Be More Productive
How can you be more productive? When you think about time management it can seem daunting. To-do lists and reminders are helpful, but when it comes down to the day-to-day tasks, you might struggle with prioritizing what needs to get done first. When you’re writing a report for a class that is due in a […]