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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
Marlies Hartmann

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
Lens Comparisons

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens | 15 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Christopher

The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.

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Which Portrait Lens is Right For You? 85mm vs. 70-200mm

Pye

Two of the most popular lens options for portrait photography are the 85mm prime lens and the 70-200mm zoom lens. ...

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Depth Comparison: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 vs RF 70-200mm f/2.8

Pye

In the past, I’ve always been able to tell the difference between the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 and the EF ...

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What Are The Best Lenses for Smartphones?

Alice Houstons

Thanks to smartphones, more people have access to cameras than ever before, and smartphone cameras have never been better. In ...

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The Ultimate Mirrorless 24-70mm Comparison | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Panasonic!

Matthew Saville

We finally have full-frame mirrorless 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses for each of the full-frame mirrorless mounts, and, spoiler alert, they're all pretty good! But, can you guess which one is the worst and which one is the best?

Sigma VS Rokinon Samyang Bokeh Comparison 85mm mirrorless Canon RF Sony FE portrait
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Mirrorless 85mm f/1.4 Comparison | Sigma VS Rokinon/Samyang Christmas Light Bokeh Test!

Matthew Saville

Who doesn't like bokeh dots and Christmas lights? Check out this quick bokeh comparison for our two favorite 85mm f/1.4 primes of 2020.

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How to Clean a Camera Lens | Quick and Easy Solutions

Hanssie

This is NOT how you should clean your camera. Ever.

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Samyang AF 85mm F/1.4 RF Review – What Makes The 85mm Focal Length Special?

Manuel Delgado

Samyang´s 85mm is the first from a third-party company that brings a lens of this focal length for the new RF mount from Canon. Bringing a sharp and affordable go-to portrait lens for an incredible mirrorless system

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5 Lenses You Probably Don’t Need to Buy

Shivani Reddy

How many lenses should a photographer have? Hopefully this helps narrow down your list before making your next big purchase.

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5 Reasons We Love 24mm & 35mm Lenses

Pye

Check out the first episode of our new series on Adorama TV and learn why the 24mm and 35mm are our favorite prime lenses!