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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

Fitness Photography Tips: How to Images with Interest and Impact

Here a few simple tips to help you chisel out the human body using dramatic highlights and shadows, perfect for athletic and fitness portraiture.
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HoneyBook Review – Is This The Studio Management Software For You?

Sean Lewis

Honeybook has established itself as a serious contender in the studio management software game. We reviewed it's features to help you determine if it's a good fit for your business.

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Synology DS1618+ 6 Bay NAS Review – Professional Grade Backup Solutions Have Never Been This Easy

J. Cassario

The DS1618+ from Synology puts a professional grade backup solution in an easy, affordable, and flexible package that both beginners and experts will love.

Spiffy Gear’s Spekular LED Light Kit Hands-On Review – Lighting For Any Situation and Budget

David Crewe

The Spekular LED kit can be customized to make a crazy combination of shapes and setups for your lighting needs. The big question though, is it worth the price?

Sony A7R4 Sample Images & Initial Thoughts | Kando Trip 3.0

Matthew Saville

Don't be distracted by 61 megapixels, there's even more exciting things about this new camera...

Amazon Basics Light Stand Review | Is A $12 Light Stand Good Enough For Pro Photographers?

David Crewe

Amazon has a set of travel light-stands that are incredibly cheap. Are they too good to be true?

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Sandmarc iPhone Lens Review – A Fun Entry Into The World of High Quality Mobile Photography

David Crewe

These well built iPhone lenses from Sandmarc are a less expensive alternative to Moment and many other systems on the market.

Photographing Bighorn Sheep with the Sigma 60-600mm Sports Lens

André Audet

The Sigma 60-60mm is one of the most versatile, sharp, and stable lenses in the telephoto market (in the f/4.5-6.3 zone) but it's weight and size might not make it a lens for everyone.

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Review | Is this Nifty Fifty Worth $600?

Matthew Saville

At $600 it's the most expensive 50mm f/1.8 Nikon has ever made. Is it really worth it?

Hands-On with the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay

Kate Hailey

The Instax Mini LiPlay is the first in the Instax Mini line-up to blend digital capture with instant prints. Providing you the ability to capture, then print only the images you want to.

Mindshift Gear Backlight Elite 45L Review | The Best Adventure Photography Backpack Ever?

Matthew Saville

Do you like long walks on the beach, ...with 40 pounds of camera gear on your back?

Fuji X-T30 Review – Outstanding Performance In A Tiny Package

Justin Haugen

Fuji’s latest APS-C camera (X-T30) has a lot to offer at a more than reasonable price point of $899 (body only) for advanced enthusiasts and pros looking for a vacation from their larger daily carry.

Peak Design Tripod Review | Is It Worth the Cost?

David Crewe

Peak Design’s enters the tripod market swinging, launching the world’s most portable, packable, easy-to-setup professional travel tripod for amateurs and professionals alike. It took them 4 years to perfect, but now it's here. On Kickstarter. Available for pre-order for a limited-time discount at pkdsn.com/ks.