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Toy photography dream lens: Astrhori 18mm f/8 macro probe lens review
Anna Bitanga
It’s been five years since the first probe lens by Laowa was launched with a hefty price tag ($1,449.00). But now, a newcomer lens manufacturer...
Leica Q3 in-depth review – Five critical improvements to the Q-system
Keith Wee
Announced on 25 May 2023, the Leica Q3 is the third iteration of one of Leica’s most-loved cameras. As of now, I am sure there...
Should you buy a scratched lens?
Markus Hofstätter
This topic brings often lots of emotion up. And honestly I was struggling myself buying lenses with scratches for some time. I still do. That’s...
Shooting a Barbenheimer toy photography set
Spencer Witt
I am a huge movie fan and am excited to see both Barbie and Oppenheimer this week (what a clash). I was then inspired by...
Top Secret: Six best action photography tips
JT Armstrong
Shooting a moving target: This phrase certainly has more than one connotation, especially coming from an ex-military combat photographer. While I’ll be using examples from...
If you use vintage lenses, you need to make custom lens profiles
Vlad Moldovean
I’ll start this article by saying I love shooting vintage glass for the character it can imprint on my images. I love the swirly bokeh,...
How to capture these mesmerizing flower firework effects in-camera
Jeffrey Wong
Capturing fireworks in a creative way can be a thrilling and rewarding experience for photographers looking to add a unique touch to their portfolio. My...
I photographed abandoned Bedugul Taman hotel, “The Ghost Palace of Bali”
Roman Robroek
Bali is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations within the Indonesian archipelago. It is a charming holiday spot for beach lovers, but it has...
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II review
Dustin Abbott
Sony just keeps hitting one home run after another. Their newest lens – the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II (or SEL70200G II) – is...
This is the most expensive portrait never sold
Andrew Miller
I was shocked to learn recently that a portrait I took almost ten years ago might have an unpaid agreement worth $6,000,000.00 today. I did...