Laowa has been on quite a roll with releasing new lenses. And on paper, the Laowa 58mm f2.8 ultra macro APO lens is supposed to blow things out of the water. It’s lightweight, focuses closely, has an apochromatic lens element. I mean, what’s not to like? Well, in real life use, we weren’t overwhelmed or…
How do I know that this lens has the best bokeh? Well, I tend to use social media as a testing bed. I’ve got a lot of friends who aren’t photographers, and they’re a great set of folks from which to gauge reactions. If you’re reading this post, then you’re a photographer. But what’s important…
Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that represents the acceptance of transience and imperfect life. Sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” “Wabi” roughly means “rustic simplicity” or “understated elegance” with a focus on a less-is-more. “Sabi” means “taking pleasure in the imperfect.” This concept can be found in the traditional…
There are excellent cameras out there. In fact, no brand is making a bad camera. However, very few can do what medium format does when it comes to portraits. Since way before digital, medium format has done a better job than 35mm full frame. Part of the reason for this has to do with physics….
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5 Tips to Master Window Backlighting There’s a lot to be said about the natural beauty of backlighting. The drama of a backlit image can add an extra level of depth that makes the shot exciting and unique, and helps capture the viewer’s attention. So, how can you create the perfect indoor conditions within your home or…
Godox lights are an amazing addition to any studio, the AD200Pro is a value add to any kit (in my opinion). It’s an amazing moonlight or speedlight, but with a few additional accessories, it can be even better. Godox S2 Bracket The S2 Bracket is an improvement over the original S bracket. I could have…
The Tamron 70-300mm, when mounted to your Sony FE camera, can capture fantastic moments of birds living their everyday lives. So why haven’t you gotten one yet?! You’d think that brands wouldn’t have rebates going on, right? After all, the holidays are over. But you’d be wrong. Tamron still has a bunch. Save on their…
According to one survey from a few years back, freelancers working in creative fields lose a whopping £5,394 annually by working for clients for free (or for “exposure”). A separate study of creative workers in the UK found that 60% of those under the age of 30 had not been paid for all the hours…
If you take photos of other people, chances are you don’t have many photos of yourself. It will help build trust and relatability for your clients if you show yourself on your socials, so be brave and get on the other side of the camera. Capturing personal brand photos for your photography business is a…
