How I got my first 5 paid clients as a photographer in Luxembourg

Andre Mitin on how Lux Photo Pro got its first 5 paying clients in Luxembourg — what worked, what didn’t, what to copy if you’re starting now.

Studio lighting basics: one strobe, five portrait setups

Every classic portrait light pattern can be built with one strobe and a reflector. Rembrandt, loop, butterfly, split, broad/short — how to set each, when to use, what to avoid.

What camera should you buy as a beginner in 2026? Honest answer.

Working photographer’s honest take on what to buy in 2026 (€500–€2000), what to skip, and why specs matter less than you think. No affiliate links.

Best places to photograph in Luxembourg City (and when to shoot them)

Eight Luxembourg City locations that always deliver, what time of day to shoot each, and what lens you’ll want. From Andre Mitin, working photographer in Luxembourg.

Manual mode in 5 minutes: a complete walkthrough for new photographers

The exposure triangle, what each control actually does, and three drills you can do today to leave Auto for good. Written by Andre Mitin, working photographer in Luxembourg.

Basic Photography Course at Lux Photo Club — what 5 sessions actually cover

Five 2-hour sessions, manual mode by session 2, your first lit portrait by session 4. Here is the exact curriculum.

Golden hour photo walk in Luxembourg — 7 spots that always work

Old town, viaducts, casemates, blue hour squares. The seven Luxembourg locations Lux Photo Club walks always include — and why.

First time in a photography studio — what to expect and what to bring

Walking into a studio for the first time is awkward. Here is what actually happens, what you should bring, and what you should not stress about.

Basic, Standard, or Premium — how to pick a Lux Photo Club tier

Three tiers, three different photographers. A practical breakdown of who each plan is actually for, with real-use scenarios.