A compact modular flash system that punches above its size Godox has been quietly shaking up the flash world for years, but the Godox iT32 Flash paired with the Godox X5S & N trigger feels like a genuine rethink of how on-camera and off-camera flash can work together. Instead of
In this video, I’m going to show beginner photographers how to use LUTs, also known as Lookup Tables, to create cinematic photo edits with confidence, restraint, and intention. Instead of piling on effects or endlessly adjusting sliders, you’ll learn how LUTs work as precise colour grading tools that remap colour
The NEEWER F700 Field Monitor is a high-quality monitor that would excel at video, macro, fashion, studio, and commercial photography, as well as landscape. How useful would it be for night photography? NEEWER contacted me about reviewing this monitor. I mostly do night photography and do not do the other
Who might benefit from the T1 Plus Basic Set and T-Track options for the Pantour carbon fiber tripod? The way it is smartly designed, quite a few of us. We reviewed both options to see if it might be a fit for you. Note: Fotopro sent us the Fotopro T1
In this behind-the-scenes photography video, I’m sharing how I use the Telesin Mini Fogger to add atmosphere, depth, and cinematic mood to creative portrait and still life photography. This compact, remote-controlled fog machine has become one of my favourite tools for creating smoke and dry ice effects on set, especially
If you’ve ever wondered how photographers add depth, shape, and intention to their edits without overdoing contrast or exposure, this beginner-friendly tutorial on dodge and burn in Luminar Neo is for you. In this video, I’ll show you exactly what dodge and burn is, why it’s such a powerful editing
In this Photoshop tutorial for photographers, I show you how to add textures to portraits using blend modes like Multiply, Screen, and Overlay, along with the powerful Blend If sliders for natural, believable results. This step-by-step editing workflow is perfect for fine art portraits, cinematic photography, and moody conceptual edits,
Clarity, Dehaze and Grain effects in Lightroom and Camera Raw are my go-to tools. Now they are available as adjustment layers in Photoshop. New adjustment layers Clarity and Dehaze, and Grain bring powerful non-destructive, maskable, layer-based adjustments directly into Photoshop, making it easier to precisely refine texture, depth, and detail. Let’s
Reliable 800Ws Power for Demanding Location Shoots Godox has announced the AD800Pro, a powerful 800Ws battery-powered monolight designed for photographers who need dependable main-light performance on location. Built to handle bright outdoor conditions, fast-paced workflows and color-critical work, the AD800Pro combines high output, precise control and flexible power options in
A fast, field-ready tripod built for landscape and hybrid shooters Let’s clear this up right from the start.The SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX SE is not a studio portrait, product or still life tripod. It isn’t trying to be, and judging it by those standards would miss the point entirely.
Explore creative colour shifts in still life photography using Nik Collection’s Color Efex Pro. In this video, I show how to use colour grading, film-inspired filters, and local contrast tools to create dramatic, moody still life images with intention and control. Model – David Kennedy Grab your 15% Discount on
In this beginner-friendly editing comparison, I walk photographers through one of the most common frustrations: removing unwanted people and distractions from photos, without needing to touch Photoshop. Using a real-world example from a busy cherry-picking shoot with Nicola Paige, I compare how the latest Adobe Lightroom Classic handles object and
