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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
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next 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
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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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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
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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
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5 Reasons We Love 24mm & 35mm Lenses

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

Missed The PhotoPlus Expo? Here Are The Remaining Online Deals

David Crewe

Photoplus Expo may have finished, but the deals certainly haven't. We've gathered up links to some of the bigger sales happening this week to make sure you don't miss out on anything.

Canon Announces Development on 1DX MKIII SLR-Lounge

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

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!

Erin Outdoors On Travel Photography, Empathy & The Bigger Picture | Through The Lens

Erin Sullivan

I am passionate about a lot of things, but in terms of my career, what’s probably most important is my ...

Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO Review | Is This The Best Value In Location Lighting?

Holly Roa

There's reason to fuss about this light.

Flashpoint/Godox XPLOR 600 HSS TTL | Full Review

Bing Putney

How does the budget friendly, battery powered, feature rich monolight perform in real world use?

Adorama INSPIRE | A Week Of Hands-On Creative Events Unlike Anything You’ve Been To

Kishore Sawh

An event that takes 'hands on' gear and experience extremely literally.

Orlit | Adorama’s New Lighting Brand with TTL Monolight and Speedlight + Canon RT Built In

Bing Putney

In an interesting move, Adorama has introduced a new in-house lighting brand: Orlit, which includes the first monolight to include ...

Nigel Barker & Adorama Are Looking For The Next Top Photographer

Kishore Sawh

There are opportunities that present themselves that barely blip on our radar much less provoke us to move. Maybe the ...

From Canon to Leica: Mark Wallace’s Big Switch – A Familiar Story

J. Cassario

Mark Wallace explains why he switched from Canon to Leica, a story very similar to my own.

Where to Start Chart: An Interactive Flowchart for Beginning Photographers

Hanssie

This handy, interactive flowchart will help you decide what settings to use when you take a photograph.