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Neewer AS600B: A very bright LED

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

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A monitor light bar with shining features

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

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Environmental settings never have a natural light window where you want it. What to do? Bring your own.

On location: Headshot in a gym

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

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Choosing an external hard drive

Planning to get an external hard drive for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know when choosing one that suits your needs best. Selecting the right external hard drive is a crucial step in safeguarding your digital photos. While cloud storage provides accessibility, having a physical hard drive

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Still-life in the studio with the Godox iM22 Flash

Looking for a compact, budget-friendly flash for your photography? In this video, I test out the Godox iM22 Mini Flash, a pocket flash perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. I demonstrate how it works both indoors and outdoors, adjusting settings for different lighting conditions. If flashes intimidate you, this one

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Spring bloom photography

According to the late Robin Williams, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” And for us photographers the party is out among the blooms. There’s been a lot of rain this year. More than in a long time out here in the Western states and that means there’s a

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Using different in-camera styles for portraits

Capturing stunning portraits isn’t just about the right lens or lighting—it’s also about how you use your camera’s built-in features to enhance the final image. Many modern cameras come equipped with different in-camera styles or picture profiles that can drastically change the look and feel of your portraits before you

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Are you guilty of these annoying photography trends?

For better or for worse, photography isn’t spared from all sorts of trends. To some degree, it helps to be in the know about the latest in the industry. However, some photography trends can actually do more harm than good. We can fall in the trap of these trends whatever

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How to create a commercial photography set with vibrant color

I did a presentation on commercial photography for the Professional Photographers Association of PA. One of the sets allows for adding a deep rich color. I’ll share it here with you. By the way, if you are in Pennsylvania in the area surrounding Harrisburg, you’ll want to check out this

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