This is part of an ongoing assignment from Dr. T at Platypod. We reviewed ideas in the book, Light, Science and Magic by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua to share. Here is a way to add nice soft specular and shape forming light patterns. Here’s a link to the article
In case you missed it, exciting upgrades are on the way for Luminar Neo users. In November 2025, Skylum will be releasing the first phase of the Luminar Ecosystem. This coincides with the availability of Luminar Neo across all major platforms (Android, ChromeOS, and iOS), enabling seamless editing experience and
On my recent trip to the coast, I took along the K&F CONCEPT Magnetic Filter Kit, and it was the perfect chance to test out how well these filters handle long exposure seascapes. Instead of using a single heavy ND, I stacked the CPL with the included ND filters from
Been thinking about a compact camera setup but would rather not buy a new camera? Getting a pancake lens instead would be an easy and maybe even cost-effective solution. Case in point is the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5, which photographer and YouTuber InkaShashinka recently took for a test around the streets of Tokyo. The
Have you been thinking about adding a CPL or ND filter to your kit? Why not check out the K&F CONCEPT Magnetic Filter Kit? I took it on a recent trip, and it was a fabulous addition; fast magnetic swaps, rich colours, glare control and dreamy long exposures. Read the
Removing harsh, ugly shadows from what would be a beautiful portrait is relativity easy. You find a shaded area, set your camera to a low aperture of f/2.8, diffuser the light and then let Mother Nature’s light do the rest. It really is that easy. Here are the steps in
Aftershoot today announced the launch of Instant AI Profiles, a breakthrough feature that allows photographers to transform their Lightroompresets into adaptive AI-powered editing profiles in less than 60 seconds. Instant AI Profiles make AI editing accessible from day one – just your own presets turned into consistent, personalized edits. While
The Hollyland Lark A1 is a compact wireless lavalier system that plugs directly into your phone via USB‑C (perfect for your Samsung S25 +) or Lightning for iPhones. It includes two tiny transmitter mics, a receiver that doubles as the plug into your phone, and a charging case — all for under
Precision Power, Instant Freeze: Godox Introduces the AD400Pro II All-in-One Outdoor Flash Godox recently announced the launch of the AD400Pro II, the next generation of its acclaimed AD series, delivering unmatched versatility, precision, and speed for photographers on location. Building on the proven performance of the AD400Pro, the new AD400Pro
Ansel Adams compared photography to a musical performance. “The negative,” he said, “is the score. The print is the performance.” Digital photography has seen physical copies taking a second seat to screens. Wouldn’t it be great if a high-quality print could be given to a client during the photo session
This will be part of a series on tabletop lighting. I was tasked by Larry Tiefenbrunn MD (AKA Doctor T) to produce before and after photos utilizing lighting techniques based on the Light — Science and Magic book by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua. Reviewing the book for this project
When it comes to portrait photography, medium format remains king for showcasing subjects in glorious in detail, especially if you intend to print big. It’s paramount in the studio, but even more when you’re doing environmental portraits, where context from the setting is just as important as the subject. If
