Client cancellations are inevitable. If you find yourself with some free time, there are simple things you can proactively work on to help your future business. Branding First, work on developing your personal/company brand. Have you updated your website lately? Are there some photos or videos you’ve been meaning to
I was sent the Godox iA32 Mini Flash for review. I wasn’t expecting much as it was such a small unit with a relatively low guide number. This can come in handy. These are my thoughts. Godox iA32 Mini Flash — Technical Specs Godox iA32 Mini Flash — Power The
Contrast is one of the most powerful tools in photography. It’s what gives an image depth, dimension, and impact. When used well, contrast can make a portrait leap off the screen or print, drawing the viewer’s eye exactly where you want it to go. But when misused or overlooked, an
In your photography journey, have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the camera choices available, whether you’re buying your first camera or upgrading to the next best model after a few years? If you answered “yes,” what you encountered is analysis paralysis — the inability to make a decision due
I recently had the opportunity to use the Godox iM22 mini flash, and I was pleasantly surprised by its quality, versatility, and ease of use. This compact flash unit has proven to be a valuable addition to my photography gear, offering reliable performance in a small package. Let’s take a
There’s a tendency to grab the wide-angle lens when heading out to capture landscape images. That can lead to your landscapes looking a lot like many others. Here’s a way to change it up. Long lens Wide angle lenses capture a large part of a scene in which it often
FUJIFILM today announced the launch of its “FUJIFILM GFX100RF” (GFX100RF) mirrorless digital camera. GFX100RF is the first digital camera with a fixed lens in the history of the GFX System. Like all GFX System cameras, GFX100RF incorporates a large-format image sensor, approximately 1.7 times larger than a typical 35mm full-frame
In the world of photography and lighting, there are endless ways to shape, control, and manipulate light to create stunning and dramatic images. One of the most underrated yet powerful tools in a photographer’s arsenal is the humble gobo. If you’ve never used one before, you’re in for a treat!
If you’re a professional photographer, things may be about to go a little quiet. Perhaps they already have? Even for non-professionals, you may find things are going to get a little more difficult to obtain work or even just head out to photograph. So what can you do in this
Released in November 2024, Fujifilm X-M5 is the company’s latest addition to the X-Series range of mirrorless cameras, aimed at enthusiasts. A few months after it came out, many photographers are pointing out how it’s one of the most unique Fujifilm cameras ever, considering how it’s such a small, entry-level model yet
Photography has the power to transform everyday moments into extraordinary memories, and sometimes, the most inspiring lessons come from the fresh perspective of a young photographer. That’s exactly what happened when Skylum sent me to Corpus Christi, Texas, to work with a group of talented young photographers at the Sharpshooter
Lighting is one of the trickiest aspects of photography. Sometimes, your subject is well-lit, but the background is too dark. Other times, you expose for the background, and your subject looks like a shadowy silhouette. So how do you strike the perfect balance? That’s where Friedman’s Law of Exposure comes
