Olympus Cameras and Lenses

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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Review With Kai Wong

Bing Putney

Worry not, Kai has not abandoned his characteristic flare for the entertaining camera review.

Olympus Unveils Sleek Mirrorless Pen E-PL8

Shivani Reddy

Olympus revamps their Pen lineup with the E-PL8, focusing on its stylish design easy-to-use interface.

Olympus OM-D EM-1 Mirrorless Camera 1-Day Flash Sale (Deal Dash)

Alice Houstons

The best price on the OM-D E-M1 we've seen yet, but it's for today only

Olympus Going Full Frame? Fuji X-Pro2 Hands-On & A6100 Expected Soon! {Daily Roundup}

Anthony Thurston

Today we discuss some interesting rumors regarding Olympus's possible move into full frame, a great hands-on review of the new Fuji X-Pro2, and some interesting teaser rumors regarding Sony's A6100.

Olympus Makes Fun of DSLRs With Hilarious ‘DSL-ARM’ Campaign

Hanssie

Olympus releases two mockumentary videos making fun of the weight of DSLRs with a fictional condition that affects DSLR users, called 'DSLR-ARM'.

Olympus Announces Two New PRO Lenses & Limited Edition E-M5 II

Anthony Thurston

Well, the leaks said they were coming soon, and they were right. Today, Olympus expanded its ever growing PRO lens lineup with two new offerings, as well as announced the leaked Titanium OM-D E-M5 II.

Olympus E-M5 II Will Feature ‘Sensor Shift’ Capable Of 40MP Images | Rumor

Anthony Thurston

The new OMD E-M5 II is now rumored to have 'sensor shift' technology that will allow the user to shoot images up to 40MP.

Olympus OMD E-M1 Review

Christopher

We take a look at the Olympus OMD EM-1 as it pertains to Travel Photography in this review.

Leaked Screen Of Olympus E-M1 Firmware Confirms 4K Addition

Anthony Thurston

We have talked about the Olympus E-M1 rumor that a new firmware update would bring 4K video before, and today, we have an update on that for you.

Olympus Lauches New ‘Elite’ E-M5 Body and Kit

Anthony Thurston

Today, Olympus announced a new 'Elite' E-M5 Body and lens kit. The original EM-5 was originally announced back in 2012, and was hailed as one of Olympus's most competitive cameras to date.

Upcoming Olympus E-M1 Update To Feature 4K?

Anthony Thurston

More rumors are coming in about possible actions companies might be taking for Photokina in September. This time, we have a new rumor from the Olympus camp regarding a possible "Silver Edition" and firmware update for E-M1 cameras.

From Canon 5D Mark III To Olympus OM-D E-M1 – First Impressions

Ki Thomas

My first impressions comparing the flagship Olympus OM-D EM-1 to the Canon 5D Mark III.