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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

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
Marlies Hartmann

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

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir 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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
Camera Reviews and News Sigma Lenses

Sigma SD Quattro Review | Highest Resolution & Most Unique Mirrorless System yet?

Alice Houstons

Sigma announced a couple of new mirrorless cameras this morning. The SD Quattro and SD Quattro H are a pair ...

Camera Reviews and News

Sigma DP1 Quattro: Surprising On The Inside, Unique On The Outside

Anthony Thurston

I have been intrigued by this technology, and by the unique design of these cameras for a while now. These are my initial thoughts on the DP1 Quattro.

Photography Tips

Sony ‘Active-Pixel Color Sampling’ Sensor Will Revolutionize Industry in 2015 | Rumor

Anthony Thurston

Think about a lot of the issues that you currently have with your camera's performance: moire, rolling shutter (in video), ISO performance, under 10fps burst mode, etc. All of these issues would no longer be a problem if this rumor about some upcoming Sony sensor tech is legit.

Camera Reviews and News

Sigma’s Unique Quattro Cameras A Huge Improvement Over Merrill, But Worth Getting?

Anthony Thurston

Sigma's Foveon based cameras have always been known for their superb image quality - under the right conditions. The Merrill cameras produced absolutely stunning imagery, but were very limited in the parameters for getting a quality shot. So is the Quattro worth getting?

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Sigma Announces New ‘Try Before Your Buy’ Program For DP2 Cameras

Anthony Thurston

Sigma's upcoming DP2 Quattro Cameras not only feature a completely redesigned Foveon sensor, but a very unique and stylish design. Still, at $999, it can be a hard purchase for many to justify not knowing much about the sensor or camera. This is where Sigma's new program comes in...

Photography Tips

The Sigma – Foveon Story: Revolutionizing Sensor Design?

Carsten Krieger

The 3 layered Foveon sensor has been around now for some 12 years inside Sigma cameras. Here's a little look back at its history and how they may now be changing the game