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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

March 5, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

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

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

March 4, 2026

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

March 3, 2026

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)

March 3, 2026

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

March 2, 2026

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

March 1, 2026

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

February 28, 2026

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

Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

February 27, 2026

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

February 27, 2026

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

Photography Tips

Ricoh Announces New Full Frame Pentax DSLR

February 5, 2015

Anthony Thurston

Now this is not something you hear every day. Ricoh, the company that currently owns the Pentax brand, has announced the development of a new full frame DSLR that will use the Pentax K-Mount.

Photography Tips

Budget Lens Adapters: Are they Worth It?

October 26, 2014

Justin Heyes

There are some things you shouldn't skimp on. I tested three of the most popular budget adapters that you can buy to see which one is worth your money and which on your should stay away from.

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Seeing Street Photography Through The Iconic Hasselblad 500

February 16, 2024

Kishore Sawh

Iconic cameras are the ones we dream about, and usually they are film. Here's what it's like to shoot the Hasselblad 500CM as you look through the viewfinder.

Photography Tips

How I Shot It – A Quirky Composite of “The Noble Family” by Paul Monaghan

December 16, 2024

Paul Monaghan

This image is rather special to me, not only because the family loved it, but it also placed high in "The 1st SNS Exhibition" held by Samyang in January this year.

Camera Reviews and News

Pentax 645Z – Is This ‘Budget’ Medium Format Body Worth The Price?

February 16, 2024

Anthony Thurston

Sony's new CMOS 50MP Medium Format sensor has been making the rounds, and has virtually become the defacto Medium Format sensor. One camera that makes use of this new sensor is the Pentax 645Z, a low budget (in medium format terms, anyhow) body that looks very promising.

Camera Reviews and News

Pentax K-3 Review – Initial Field Report & Tests

February 15, 2014

Matthew Saville

As an outdoor photographer who loves adventure, travel, backpacking, and of course landscapes and nature photography, I have a slightly ...

Camera Reviews and News

New Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 Speedlight has Touchscreen. New Trend?

June 20, 2013

fotosiamo

The German electronic company Metz has just announced the new 52 AF-1 Flash Unit. What sets this speedlight apart from the others is that this is the first flash that incorporates a touchscreen panel.