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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
Best DSLRS for Professionals SLR Lounge
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Best DSLR Systems for Professionals

David Crewe

While the photography industry is shifting further into a mirrorless dominated market, there are still some incredibly powerful, useful, and ...

Laowa 100mm f2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO SLRLounge
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Venus Optics Release New Variants for Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

David Crewe

Venus Optics Release New Pentax K-mount and Canon EF-mount (with manual aperture) Variants for Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Sigma Halts Production of Pentax Lenses
Camera Reviews and News Photography News Sigma Lenses

Sigma Discontinues Pentax K Mount To Focus On Mirrorless

David Crewe

Sigma has decided to halt its production of Pentax K mount compatible lenses to focus on newer mirrorless offerings.

Photography Tips

Pentax K-1 Mark II Announced | ISO 819,200 & Hand-Held Pixel Shift

Holly Roa

The K1 has a better sensor than anything Canon has out, so who's interested?

Photography Tips

Pentax Lens Roadmap | The Future of K-Mount Comes into Focus…Sort Of

Wendell Weithers

Pentax, the often overlooked and unsung performer of the photographic world has released an updated roadmap promising a mix of ...

Photography News Deals

Pentax 645Z On Sale | Medium Format For $1k Less Than A Nikon D5

Kishore Sawh

Want to shoot medium format? This is about the least expensive way to do it.

Photography News Photographer Features

Chris Knight Rapid Interview | Dramatic Portraits & The Business Of Photography

Kishore Sawh

It’s become harder, these days, to distinguish between what’s good and what’s popular. While the two are often associated they ...

Photography Tips

Pentax K-1 Ranks Top 5 On DxO & Adds Electronic Shutter | Perhaps The Best Landscape Deal Around

Kishore Sawh

The last Pentax I’ve owned was a K1000 film shooter some years ago when they were largely used as student ...

Photography Tips

Instagram Toolbox: Choosing a Camera To Take Great Instagram Photos

Jennifer Wu

Comparable to starting your journey as a Pokemon trainer given the option of squirtle, bulbasaur, or charmander, the same goes ...

Camera Reviews and News

Wide Angle Venus/LAOWA 15mm Macro Lens Focuses at 4.7mm

Kishore Sawh

Now you can shoot wide angle macro, proper 1:1, from 4.7mm, and show what's in your background also.

Deals

Top 3 Lenses For Pentax K Mount Under $500

Anthony Thurston

The Pentax K mount is full of great lenses that can be had for under $500, but today we are highlighting three that we feel stand out from the pack as both a great value and good performers.

Camera Reviews and News

Upcoming Pentax Full Frame Could Feature Sony Sensor

Anthony Thurston

Pentax turned a lot of heads towards the end of last year when they announced that they would be developing and releasing their first full frame DSLR by the end of 2015. Details on the new camera have been scarce, but a new rumor has shed some light on the possible sensor to be used in this new camera.

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