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How to plan a landscape photography shoot
David Travis
Finding a good viewpoint in landscape photography often requires driving or walking around the subject, often while the light is fading. I decided to try...
I have been shooting Hasselblad for over 20 years, and I am in love with the 907X CFV 100C system
Michal Chelbin
As a photographer with over two decades of experience shooting exclusively with Hasselblad cameras, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and image quality...
The worst wedding photography nightmare (and how to avoid yours)
Kris Labang
Weddings are supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but with so much planning and organization, sometimes one simple misstep can bring disaster....
We can never really emulate the old “film” look, and here is why
Mark G. Adams
I have been wondering for a long time, “what makes old film photographs so great?”. I’ve studied books filled with Kodachrome images, books of old...
How depth of field changes with sensor size – camera comparison
Jay P. Morgan
Today we’re going to take a look at how sensor size affects depth of field. I’ve always wanted to look at this comparison. I’ve got...
Documentary wedding photography 101 – A guide for photographers
Simon Dewey
Hello – I’m Simon, a documentary wedding photographer who’s been covering weddings since 2012, which makes me sort of qualified to write a bit about it. I...
This is the most important skill in photo editing
Andrea Livieri
I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been photographing for almost fifteen years now, sometimes I feel stuck when deciding which editing direction...
Viltrox 56mm f1.7 Review: insane value for money
Roman Fox
In this blog, I will review the Viltrox 56mm f1.7 lens for Fujifilm after a few weeks of use. For disclosure, Viltrox sent me this...
Six most embarrassing things I’ve seen at weddings as a photographer
Kris Labang
We’ve all heard a wedding horror story or two – from family fights on the day to random guests popping the question in the middle...
Expert tips for posing like a pro in your wedding photos
Kris Labang
If you’re nervous about posing for your wedding photos, it’s only natural – after all, you only get one wedding day! To soothe your fears,...