Global Shutter
3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash
Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more
Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots
How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more
5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds
We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more
DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector
It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide
Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more
An Introduction to Posing Female Models
Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more
Photographer Insurance Guide
Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more
15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops
Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!
Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility
Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more
How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom
Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more
Sony Announces First BSI Stacked CMOS Sensor with Pixel-Parallel A/D Converter That Enables Global Shutter
Kishore Sawh
No other way to put it: This is a big deal
Electronic Shutter Vs. Mechanical Shutter | Pros & Cons
Justin Heyes
In the heydays of film, there was only one kind of shutter, the mechanical shutter. They came in two flavors, ...
Has Canon Created A CMOS Sensor With Global Shutter & High Dynamic Range?
Kishore Sawh
Regarding camera evolution and technological innovation, it’s Sony that leaves the rest high and dry, continuously showing us that we ...
Leica’s Sensor Manufacturer Announces 8K Global Shutter CMOS Chip
Bing Putney
Cmosis has introduced a sensor with an unprecedented combination of capabilities.
Sony Releases 2 Videos On Their New ‘Starvis’ & ‘Pregius’ Sensors
Kishore Sawh
Sony has released two videos today on their new sensors that manage to accomplish something quite spectacular.
Canon Working On 30FPS Global Shutter For Next EOS-1 D? | Rumor
Anthony Thurston
An interesting rumor came across my desk this morning regarding Canon, and their plans for the next EOS-1 D flagship camera. If the latest is true, does 30FPS and a Global Shutter sounds good to you?
Canon To Debut New ‘Global Shutter’ Tech Into Upcoming DSLR?
Anthony Thurston
For as long as there has been DSLR video, there has been the issue of rolling shutter. You know, that odd effect where the video gets all wobbly and bendy if you pan too fast one way or the other. It has become sort of an accepted drawback of using DSLRs for video, but it appears that Canon may be looking to change that...
