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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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8 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Try Impossible Things AI Culling Inside Lightroom Classic

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) culling thousands of wedding, portrait, or event images, you know the pain. And while plenty of tools promise faster culling, most miss the mark, sacrificing emotion for efficiency or forcing you to switch apps and break your workflow. Impossible Things is aiming to change that with a culling ... Read more
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Photography Challenge: Portraits in a Car

Scrolling through Instagram you’ll come across some creative and unique shoot concepts and locations, but if there is anything 2020 taught us… we’ve got to work with what we’ve got. Instead of heading out to a fancy location to film our YouTube video this week, we opted for something more convenient. This week, we’re going ... Read more

Imagen Video Brings AI-Powered Color Grading to Premiere Pro with New LUT-Driven Workflow

Imagen has launched Imagen Video, a new AI-powered color-grading tool designed for high-volume wedding and event videographers. It is now available in Beta and completely free to use. Videographers can start a new project immediately, with no credit card or subscription required. Via this platform, Imagen Video aims to remove one of the most time-consuming ... Read more

Filmora V15’s AI Extend: A New Tool for Smoothing Clips and Stretching Moments

What happens when a moment ends too soon on camera? For editors, that often means jumping through hoops—reshooting, looping footage, or faking slow motion—to create a smoother transition or preserve the emotional beat. Wondershare introduced AI Extend inside Filmora V15, using AI frame generation to extend clips by up to eight seconds without traditional interpolation ... Read more
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7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples

If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, think again. Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll face as a photographer, whether you’re interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits. In this article, we’ll cover a variety of tips, ideas, and ... Read more
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Camera Reviews and News

Best Neutral Density Filters | ND Filters for Every Price Range

Matthew Saville

ND filters are like M Night Shyamalan movies, most are terrible, but there are a few good ones. Check out this video and article to see what our favorite ND Filters are!

Photography Tips

DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras | Which Is the Right Option for You?

Cha

DSLR vs Mirrorless cameras, which is better? Is there even a correct answer? Pye and I go head to head to discuss the pros and cons of each and debate which is better.

Photography Tips

Canon 90D and M6 mk2 Announced | Mirrorless and DSLRs Both Living Happily Ever After?

Matthew Saville

These two cameras are so alike, it could signal a harmonious future for DSLR and mirrorless cameras alike...

Camera Reviews and News Photography News Canon Cameras

Canon Designs a 50-80mm f/1.1 Lens for the RF System!

David Crewe

A recent patent filing shows Canon is working on some potentially crazy new lenses, presumably for the RF mount systems. Including a new 50-80mm f/1.1 Zoom!

Lens Rentals Profoto Light Comparison by Zach Sutton
Camera Reviews and News

What’s the Big Difference Between the Profoto B1X, B10, and B10 Plus?

David Crewe

People asked Zach Sutton to put together a comparison of the Profoto B1X, Profoto B10, and Profoto B10+, and it's safe to say he went a bit overboard with this behemoth of an article. Please give it a read.

Camera Reviews and News

Canon VS Nikon VS Sony: The Best And The Worst Things | PT 1

Matthew Saville

Here's the truth, the good, bad, and ugly, about the three big camera brands...

Photography Tips Camera Reviews and News

Mirrorless Cameras All Have This Frustrating Flaw, But I Fixed It

Matthew Saville

Hey Sony, Canon, and Nikon! You’re about to race each other to the patent office. Get ready!

Camera Reviews and News DJI Photographer Features

DJI Osmo Pocket Review | Small Camera, Big Potential

Ryan Longnecker

Well, DJI has done it again - they've blown my mind and proven how little I know about what's possible in a piece of gear.

Camera Reviews and News Photography News

Broncolor Siros L 800ws Review | A Class Leader

Brittany Smith

As the popularity of everything wireless continues, it comes as no surprise that this demand is crossing over into the ...

Camera Reviews and News

Medium Format VS DSLR & Mirrorless In Architecture Photography

Holly Roa

It wasn’t long ago that digital medium format was a mythic beast, out of reach for all but those who ...

Photography Tips Camera Reviews and News

What Is Mirror Lock Up & Electronic First Curtain Shutter?

Matthew Saville

Mirror lock up is an SLR camera feature that has been around for many years, yet you may have never used it before! If you’re a serious landscape or still photographer however,

Camera Reviews and News

Canon 5D Mark IV Official Review | Gear Talk Episode 13

Pye

The moment you have all been waiting for, the Canon 5D Mark IV: the good, the bad, and the dual pixel raw.

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