New Lens Adapters for the Fujifilm GFX Include a Contax 645 AF Adapter

The Fujifilm GFX  (along with the Hasselblad X1D to some extent) sits in a particularly awkward position than other mirrorless systems. When a new mirrorless camera hits the market those photographers who are the early adopters of the system usually rely on existing vintage and modern lenses to fill gaps until native ones become available. [REWIND: LAOWA MAGIC FORMAT CONVERTER | … Read more

Dramatic Lighting For Portraits | Chris Knight Compares Light Modifiers

Chris Knight is a photographer known for his dramatic lighting style, and lately, he’s been sharing his knowledge on the topic far and wide via various photography education resources. He wrote an article for us last month, and also participated in a short interview with our Editor-In-Chief, Kishore Sawh. Recently, Knight released a book and has … Read more

Creating a Connection Point | Photography Tips to Celebrate Your Family This Father’s Day

For as long as I can remember, I’ve connected photography with family. Photography was handed down to me by my mother, inherited almost. She always carried her Pentax and few rolls of film. In fact, some of my earliest memories are running into Walgreens to buy film or pick up developed pictures for her. As … Read more

Chris Knight Rapid Interview | Dramatic Portraits & The Business Of Photography

It’s become harder, these days, to distinguish between what’s good and what’s popular. While the two are often associated they must not be equated, and that distinction is something all photographers would do well to address. There can be this sense that when something proliferates like wildfire that it’s a barometer of quality, that the … Read more

Capture One Pro 10.1 Adds Enhanced Fuji X-Trans RAW, PSD Reading, & Sony A9 Support

Phase One has pushed out the first major update for Capture One Pro 10. Capture One Pro 10.1 is ready to play ball with numerous improvements in addition to bringing a plethora of new features including support for compressed Fujifilm RAW files and support for the Sony a9. Any Fuji photographer can attest to the difficulty … Read more

Lightroom CC & Lightroom For iOS Updated | Reference View & Full Manual Camera Control For iOS

Adobe is rolling out some new features for Lightroom CC and Lightroom for iOS; here’s a quick rundown of what to look for. PSA: There have been some assertions from some* photographers we know that the update to LR is making LR slower to load images, so ensure all your speed optimization settings like using … Read more

Improve Your Night Photography With Foreground Lighting

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to night photography is incorporating good foreground elements, but learning a few simple tricks will instantly elevate your game. If you’ve ever snapped a shot of the Milky Way in a very dark area on a moonless night, you will find that the landscape elements will often … Read more

Fuji Officially Releases First Digital Medium Format Camera | GFX 50s

As rumored and speculated endlessly these past weeks, Fujifilm is getting back into medium format with its first medium format digital camera: The GF 50S. It’s worth noting that Fujifilm created an all new “G mount” that will eventually include zooms to go along with high-quality prime lenses. The G Mount has a short flange … Read more

Instagram Toolbox: Choosing a Camera To Take Great Instagram Photos

Comparable to starting your journey as a Pokemon trainer given the option of squirtle, bulbasaur, or charmander, the same goes for trying to choose a camera. They are all gifted in different areas and some have weaknesses where others find strength. Every camera is different, but at the end of the day, they all “catch” … Read more