I’ll be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I first tried the K&F Concept Colorful Streak Filter. At first, the results weren’t quite what I had in mind, but after a bit of experimenting and research, I realised this filter really comes into its own when you
Is PolarPro GoldMist Diffusion Filter worth the hype for portraits and studio work? When it comes to diffusion filters, I’ve been on the hunt for something that adds a noticeable softness and glow—particularly for creative portraits and still life work. I recently got my hands on the GoldMist filter by
As a photographer who spends a lot of time working with natural light — whether I’m shooting outdoor portraits, still life in windows, or content on the move — I’m always curious about new tools that claim to help tame harsh sunlight or cut through reflections. So when PolarPro reached
Are you tired of being held back by subpar accessories that hinder your ability to capture stunning images? Whether it’s in or out of the studio, maybe it’s time to invest in the right gear to unleash your full creative potential. In this roundup, I’ll share my essential accessories that
Some time back, I did this fabulous Winter Wonderland creative portrait session after being inspired by fellow writer and photographer Jason Hahn’s Snow Scene. We wanted to shoot in the studio and not outdoors, but I still wanted that ‘blanketed in soft snow look.’ Behind the scenes Shot in the studio,
I continue to answer your most popular questions about night photography. I’ll answer what you’ve asked most recently. This time? Filters, ghosts, and light painting. Do bear in mind that I am answering these questions from the perspective of a night photographer who largely photographs on or near a full
Over the past couple years, I’ve realized more and more just how many filter options there are out there. Whether you’re looking for Neural Density (ND) filters, polarizers or creative filters … the options are limitless. But rarely does a filter product come to market that changes the game. That’s
When you buy a lens online or in a brick-and-mortar store, one thing is bound to happen; you’ll be asked if you want to purchase a UV filter. The real question, though, is, do you need one? Put a hundred photographers in a room, and you can ask them whether
What to pack for your next road trip often becomes a dilemma, especially if you wish to travel light. If you need to hike in to your location, decide what you REALLY need to take with you? I have loads of stuff I travel with, but when you have to
Before we dive into if you should really use a Variable Neutral Density filter, you first need to understand what that type of filter is. In addition to reducing the amount of light passing through the filter and in turn through the lens, the purpose of a variable neutral density
When I decided to invest in filters for my Sony a7 III system, I didn’t just want to go with the filters I already had because they were easy and affordable. I wanted some that provided great color accuracy and no obvious image quality degradation. For my wide-angle, I ultimately
With Neural Filters a huge part of Adobe’s recent Photoshop release, I decided to dive in and take a look for myself at what works … and what doesn’t. What’s a Neural Filter? Neural Filters have their own menu and dialog box; they’re separate from the other filters. The reason
