Best Light Meters for Professional Photographers

Best Light Meters

In photography, getting the correct exposure more often relies on the photographer’s intention rather than whether or not we’re using the best light meters, or some other method. As artists, we use light to create the overall mood, dictate the narrative, and even direct the viewer’s focus to the subject. We use our camera’s exposure … Read more

Official Wedding Photography Gear Guide (Updated)

The wedding photography gear that you need depends on your personal style, budget, and preferences. The ideal amount of gear also depends on specific characteristics of the wedding venue, such as the amount of available light, the amount of travel and walking required, and the overall security and safety of the venue. Bringing too much … Read more

Black Friday Photography Deals

Featured Deals SLR Lounge Premium – Lifetime Plan Available The #1 Training for Portrait and Wedding Photographers is on sale this holiday season.  Get $300 off the Lifetime Plan or $100 off the Annual Plan. Visual Flow Lightroom Presets Bundle – 33% Off Get 33% off the number 1 preset system for wedding and portrait … Read more

Here are Adorama’s Best Black Friday Deals for 2022

adorama black friday

Adorama has dropped a ton of early Black Friday Deals, making now the best time to load up on the gear you need for next year.  Whether you’re looking to upgrade your camera or expand your creative toolkit with new flash modifiers, you’ll want to take full advantage of the lowest prices of the year … Read more

Best Studio Lights for Photographers

studio lights in action

When we consider “why” photographers have or use studios, one of the primary reasons is that studios provide safe harbor. They afford a bit of control and stability in contrast to shooting on-location. Aside from the weather, the element we can most control in a studio is photography’s key ingredient: lighting. Just as studios vary … Read more

How To Master The Reception | Wedding Photography Guide, Pt. 8

Welcome to part eight of our official wedding photography tips, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. In our previous article we covered how to photograph group portraits, which includes how to light your subjects, direct them into poses, and cue them to produce great expressions. This week, we … Read more

Best Ring Light for Photos and Videos

Ring Light

Lighting plays an integral role in creating amazing photographs. Without an adequate source of light, photographers struggle to truly bring their vision to life. Fortunately, lighting gear has improved in quality and become much more affordable. Photographers now have a means to achieve consistent levels of varied color lighting, which typically results in consistently better … Read more

The 8 Best Photography Reflectors

Camera Reflector

Lighting is a photographer’s best friend. This crucial element can either make or break a shot. As such, professional photographers and hobbyists alike invest in a reflector to amplify the beauty of the image. Reflectors can either diffuse, bounce or flag both natural and artificial light. They are often a photographer’s best solution when outdoor … Read more