One of the cool things that photographers can do is use a shoot-through reflector. Most of us use it to soften the light that the sun outputs and work with natural lighting. But did you realize that you can also use it to soften the light from a flash or a strobe. In fact, if…
Backdrops can be wonderful additions to a photoshoot because they help change the mood. It’s all in the color, the lighting, and even the patterns these backdrops provide. But they can be tedious to work with. The Manfrotto Ezyframe isn’t exempt from that rule, but it does make using a backdrop more versatile and less…
Freezing motion with light is a fun way to create a sense of movement and expression. Having a concept in mind is foremost in every session created in my studio. All jokes aside about the hatred photographers have toward Pinterest, I’ve found it to be an awesome resource for storyboarding and creating themes for shoots….
The big three camera brands have the most potential regarding technology in their cameras. But sadly, Nikon hasn’t done much in that department for those of us lower on the totem pole. When announced, the Nikon z6 II and Nikon z7 II were essentially the same cameras as their predecessors. However, we’ll happily admit that…
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The Lowepro Trekker Lite SLX 120 is a low-key sling or waist-style bag. It accommodates a full-frame camera with attached lens and one or two more lenses in a slim profile. We were sent one for review. How does it stack up in real-life usage? Find out in our full review. As the Trekker Lite…
The Tamron Holiday 2022 deals are here now! They will last through Black Friday, beyond Christmas, and into the end of the year. So, you’ve got ample opportunity to get the lenses you want. However, considering the massive number of awards Tamron has won in the past few years, supply isn’t going to last. In…
What is color theory? Color theory isn’t just one theory but actually a scientific and artistic practice. A thorough understanding of color theory centers around defining colors, classification of colors, outlining relationships between colors, and how to make adjustments to create new colors. Because it also covers how humans perceive colors, color theory is the…
There, I said it. I am totally a lazy photographer. Photographing on auto — Is that lazy? Yeah, I do this more often than people might think. I told you, I’m lazy. I just wandered out in my backyard for about 5-10 minutes this morning because there was a bit of frost around. Also, because…
Every photographer has some sort of dream gig. For lots of us, it would involve photographing a specific music artist we idolize. And with their recent reunion, we don’t know which millennial wouldn’t want to photograph Blink 182. As luck would have it, photographer James Baxter got to do just that, and he didn’t even…
