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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

January 14, 2026

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more

Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

January 13, 2026

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

January 12, 2026

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

January 11, 2026

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.

How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

January 10, 2026

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

January 9, 2026

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more

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Photographer Insurance Guide

January 8, 2026

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

January 7, 2026

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!

Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility

January 7, 2026

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more

How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

January 6, 2026

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more

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Polaroid Originals Introduces The Polaroid Originals Lab – A Desktop Photo Print Lab That Brings Instant Film Processing To Your Desktop

April 8, 2020

David Crewe

Polaroid Originals brings the awesomeness of instant film right to your desktop (and smartphone), with the announcement of the Polaroid Originals Polaroid Lab Instant Film Printer!

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Samyang & Rokinon Release a 14mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount!

February 20, 2024

Matthew Saville

Samyang has officially announced and released it's AF 14mm f/2.8 for Canon RF mount, available for pre-order now and expected to start shipping in early November!

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Lensbaby Releases a Color Expansion Pack for the OMNI Filter System

March 4, 2020

David Crewe

Bring color and mood into your imagery when using the Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System with the OMNI Color Expansion Pack. This expansion pack features an array of multi-colored films and gels, color crystals, a rainbow diffraction film, and a carrying case

A skyline shot of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Photo taken by Lee Robinson

Photography News

1970’s Vancouver Was Very Different Than the City We See Today

October 24, 2019

Alice Houstons

What was predominantly a working-class port city with cheap motels and greasy restaurants in the shadow of the bright neon lights, Girard arrived to picture the scene.

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Canon Officially Announces Development of the 1DX MK III and Launches Several New Lenses, Accessories, & Bundles!

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Canon has officially announced the development of the EOS 1D X Mark III, a flagship DSLR that has more power, more speed, and more durability than its predecessor. Also announced are the pricing and bundle information for several new lenses, cameras, and accessories!

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Win a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K & More in Artlist’s Halloween Horror Film Contest

March 4, 2020

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For this Halloween, Artlist is launching their first-ever Horror Film contest and giving away over $3,000 in prizes, including a Blackmagic 6K Pocket Cinema camera and much more!

A wolf in the Finnish wilderness. Photo taken by Kristen Munk

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This Unlikely Friendship in the Finnish Wilderness Might Just Melt Your Heart

March 4, 2020

Alice Houstons

It's like "The Fox & The Hound" only real! Two alpha predators who are often in competition for the same prey are friends? Back in 2013, wildlife photographer, Lassi Rautiainen proved this Disney-style friendship is indeed possible, and it took place in the Finnish wilderness.

Fujifilm X-Pro 3 Details Announced - SLR Lounge

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Exciting New Features To Come With The Fujifilm X-Pro3 Including 4k Video, A Hybrid OVF/EVF, And A Hidden LCD Screen!

March 4, 2020

David Crewe

Fujifilm has finally released the details of the X-Pro3 which has improved autofocus at -6EV, HDR Shooting, and a plethora of firmware enhancements!

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Pricing & Details for Tamron’s Three Close-Focusing Prime Lenses For Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Announced

March 6, 2020

David Crewe

Tamron has announced the launch of three long awaited prime lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050), 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051), and 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053)

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Elinchrom Releases Complete Grid System For The Rotalux Lightshaper Softboxes – The ‘Rotagrid’

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Throughout these years Rotalux has been continuously optimised and refined to become even better and photographers have been using the Rotalux system to shape light in nearly every way imaginable. But there's always been a missing piece...until now that is.

A man putting his feet up on his suitcase at the airport after passing through airport security. Photo by Jeshoots.com

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Traveling with Film Anytime Soon? Don’t Let This Happen to You!

December 8, 2025

Alice Houstons

If you’re a film photographer and you’re planning on traveling by air anytime soon, your film could be in danger! The new scanners being employed by the TSA could destroy film regardless of it being in a protective bag or not!