Camera backpacks are a very personal choice. It has a lot to do with how many different types of cameras, lenses and side gear are needed for the trails. I’ve found over the years it takes a few different backpacks to be able to meet my needs. Different photography situations
Feathering your light is a technique that involves pointing your light source slightly away from your subject, rather than directly at them. This creates a softer, more flattering light that can dramatically improve the look of your portraits. Why feather your light? In the examples above the image on the
Like many people, early in my photography career, I had many questions about what equipment to buy. The recommendations that I remember were to buy great lenses, a sturdy tripod and a light meter. So I did, however, at some point in my photo career the light meter ended up
Paul McCarney documented the rise to stardom of his band The Beatles in 1963-64. His behind-the-scenes photographs in Paris, London, New York City, Washington DC and Miami are in a traveling exhibition that began in London’s National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition has 250 prints, contact sheets and videos on at
Do we really need another program to edit videos and photo montages? Possibly not, and I must admit I was a bit dubious at first. But once I started playing around with Flexclip, I found it was a LOT of fun. I am no serious video editor, but I do
We hear all the time that practice makes perfect. So we can just imagine how much time and work goes into something like 100,000 photos. Of course, when you take that many snaps, you’re bound to pick up some important lessons along the way. For today’s portrait photography inspiration, we
Manfrotto recently announced the addition of 3 new models to its top-selling Befree travel tripod range. Designed for creators using the latest mirrorless cameras, the new Befree tripods offer a lightweight, feature-rich solution for on-the-go photography and videography. With the rise in popularity of mirrorless cameras and the increasing demand
Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle in the next few days. For the 32nd week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to make creative use of dramatic Golden Hour. If you’re ready, it’s time to refill your creative juices and put
One of the toughest things that come with running a photography business is finding people or companies to hire you. Finding clients. How do you convince people that what you can do and the services you have to offer are better than what they are doing? Where do you even
CYME recently announced the launch of Peakto 2.0, an update that revolutionizes photo management with state-of-the-art capabilities. This latest iteration sets new benchmarks in the photo industry, offering unparalleled features designed to enhance photographers experience and productivity. Key features of Peakto 2.0 include: CYME announces the launch of Peakto 2.0,
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus B300 might just be worth checking out. This cool Industrial design packs a punch and unlocks endless creativity. From the same people who created the Molus B200W, the Molus G200 and the
Just like with sports, if you are not training, then you won’t perform very well. Keep training You need to keep your eye trained. You need to identify quality light, notice angles that work better and isolate your subject. These are all little things that make the difference between a
