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Review: K&F Concept Colorful Streak Filter

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

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PolarPro Cinegold Gold Mist filter on Camera

PolarPro GoldMist Diffusion Filter: Worth the hype?

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

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Polar Pro Shortstache Everyday Filter

PolarPro “Everyday” Filter: Pretty, but is it practical?

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

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Accessory roundup: My must-have camera accessories

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

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Using fractal prisms to create otherworldly winter portraits

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,

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Do you need to use UV filters in this day and age?

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

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Should you REALLY use a Variable Neutral Density filter?

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

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In search of a perfect filter system, part two

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

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