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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. What Are Fresnel Lenses ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
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Canon 5D Mark IV vs. EOS R vs. R5/6: Which One Should You Buy?

Pye

There has been big buzz around the Canon R5/R6 with a rumored 8K/30p video as well as ‘advanced animal AF.’ ...

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Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L Review | The New Workhorse for Canon Mirrorless

Jason Henington

It's light enough to carry all day, it delivers excellent image quality, and it has image stabilization, what more can you ask for?

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Canon EOS R EF/RF Hybrid in the Works According to Rumor

Jason Henington

Rumors have been swirling lately that Canon is working on a professional mirrorless camera that would have an hybrid EF/RF sensor. Exactly how this would work in terms of engineering, though, has been a bit of a mystery. Now a new rumor from Canon Watch suggests that the camera will feature a moving sensor.

Canon RF 85 1.2L USM Review
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Canon RF 85 f/1.2L USM Review | The Best 85mm Ever?

Jason Henington

After putting the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM through its paces, I can say that this is simply the best 85mm lens I've ever used.

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Canon EOS “RS” Rumor – Is Canon Targeting Sony with An 80MP System with Dual SD Card Slots?

Jason Henington

For a while now the rumor wire has been hearing whispers of a high mega-pixel full frame mirrorless camera from Canon. Now we have more details thanks to the always reliable Canon Rumors.

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Canon EOS R Firmware Update Gets Some User Feedback

Jason Henington

Canon has announced that by the end of September they will be releasing a new firmware update that will dramatically improve the face and eye tracking abilities of the EOS R. The Phoblographer was invited to test out the update and the news is good!

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Canon Fires Back In The “Spec Wars” With A Rumored 80MP EOS R Camera

David Crewe

Rumor has it, Canon is going to be jumping back into the "Spec War" with a new 80mp Mirrorless system!

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Living with the Canon EOS R: A 6-Month Hands-On Review

Pye

I've had 6 months with this camera and I've got a lot to say.

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Canon Announces NEW EOS-RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera & 6 RF Lenses 

Shivani Reddy

Well, the rumors were true. Canon announced the release of the Canon EOS-RP, a full-frame mirrorless camera and second in ...

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Canon EOS-RP Review | Hands-On Experience, Sample Images and More

Pye

The Canon EOS-RP Mirrorless Camera was just released, and we had the opportunity to test it at Canon's press event in New Orleans.  In this review, we'll dive into who this camera is for, give you the pros and cons of the camera, show you some sample images, and provide you with our overall analysis.

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Nighttime Portraits With ONLY A Phone Flashlight

Pye

No flash? No problem. See how Pye uses just his phone flashlight and the Canon EOS R to create dramatic nighttime portraits! This is Episode 1 in our new series ... "Back to the Basics." Be sure to subscribe for more!

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Canon EOS R Official Review | More Than Just A Spec Sheet

Matthew Saville

The question on everybody's mind is this: did Canon save the best for last, or is the EOS R too little, too late?