[ad_1] When we think about photoshoot essentials, we often picture the big, exciting pieces of equipment:the camera, the lenses, the light, the modifiers. However, today, I’m sharing the unsung heroes in my kit. Here are five small, inexpensive, but essential bits of kit for styling product photography photos.  Non-permanent Adhesive  I use white tack on…

[ad_1] My career as an elitist prime glass snob has come to an end after real-world professional work using an unexpected lens choice showed me the error of my ways.  After years of reaching for only fast, fixed focal length lenses from my gear bag, last year I gambled on a pre-order for, of all…

[ad_1] When it comes to portrait photography, the softbox is one of the most fundamental and versatile tools you can have in your kit. If you are new to working with artificial lighting, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to properly place a softbox to get the best results.  Coming…

[ad_1] Spiraling costs are hitting photographers hard. Here are more ways to save money and do photography on a shoestring. I get occasional messages from readers. Most of them are kind and complimentary, and one article generated several nice emails. Back in May, I wrote a relatively popular piece about photographers saving money. Photographers are…

[ad_1] Sony produced what could be described as a game-changer of a camera with its current flagship, the Sony a1. Although this camera offers a plethora of new features that most reviews have raved about. One of its most remarkable features has gone a little under the radar. This feature is the increase in the…

[ad_1] No matter what genre you shoot, you can quickly fall down the hole of spending a ton of money on gear in the pursuit of the perfect shot. However, you can easily create high-quality, compelling images even with basic budget gear. This excellent video is an important reminder that you do not need a…

[ad_1] Laowa’s ever-increasing wide angle lens range is getting larger with the introduction of the 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer for mirrorless cameras. With a fixed f/5.6 aperture throughout the zoom range, an all-metal construction, 15 elements in 11 groups, is this lens a dream to use? At the time of writing, Laowa has 17 wide angle…