Viltrox recently announced an exciting new full-frame lens in the Viltrox Air series, the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air FE/Z, with compact, lightweight design and exceptional image quality. The efficient and precise autofocus system of this lens captures stunning moments, making photography enjoyable for everyone. It offers full-frame coverage and
Something to consider when styling and composing for a still life photoshoot is whether or not to use height — and I am not referring to standing on a ladder. If all of the items in your scene are fairly flat to the background, how will you place or angle
EBL sent us their rugged EBL Portable Power Station 500. We used it on a quick night photography trip and around the house, and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Portable Power Station 500. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this item are our
We need to have live targets in front of our lenses to become better wildlife photographers. You need to practice as much as you can. Zoos have animals and the opportunity to work on non-cooperative animals. Zoo Why head to the zoo? You’ll find lots of different targets each with
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo out there, whether by legendary photographers or your favorite photographer
We’ve all been there. The gear closet, the dusty drawer, that forgotten corner of the shelf. In this photographer’s purgatory, lenses we once loved slumber, collecting more memories than megapixels. But listen up, shutterbugs! It’s time to give those old gems a second chance. Let’s face it, photography is a
Public transportation is one of the most common settings for street photography, for obvious reasons. We all commute on a daily (or almost daily) basis, so it’s inevitable to find interesting slices of life en route to your destination. As such, street photographers of all skill levels, then and now,
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I have been working with a new client, who is a fantastic creative herself and her brief was for ‘a riot of color’ for Mardi Gras
The Neewer AS600B is a very bright LED indeed. The magic is in its power supply that controls everything about it. Neewer gave me the AS600B Bi-Color LED Monolight for this review. It’s bright. Very bright — 99,000 lux at 3.3 feet with its provided reflector. It is dimmable from
Sunsets and sunrises offer photographers a magical time to capture breathtaking landscapes bathed in warm hues. But with ever-changing light and potentially challenging conditions, having the right gear can make all the difference. Here’s a breakdown of the essential photography gear I use when I chase those Golden Hour moments.
Monitor light bars have undoubtedly increased my productivity while reducing eye strain. Quntis recently sent me their RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar for review, and I was interested because it offered some features not seen on my current bar. Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar — Size matters This is
Headshots on location are often taken with only the light in the room. Adding a couple of extra lights can make all the difference or a subtle one. The story Miranda is a personal trainer at The Rack in Atlanta. She wants her headshot to be more than a face
