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Every day, I grieve for Instagram
Haje Jan Kamps
Nineteen Eighty-Three. That is probably the first time I picked up a camera. I say ‘probably’ because I was born not long before that, and...
How high am I? A tip for seagoing drone pilots
Chris Cameron
This is a quick tip for drone pilots shooting boats. Rather than looking at the screen on your controller to see what altitude your drone...
Shooting high end food photography on wet plate large format looks amazing
Markus Hofstätter
Everybody knows that I work exclusively on collodion wet plate portraits. So what’s the reason for food photography now? Let me try to explain. Many...
How to use scrims and strobes outdoors in bright sunlight for amazing portraits
Jake Hicks
So before my regulars start to suspect that I’ve been kidnapped and forced to write this against my will, yes this is indeed a lighting...
How to choose your ideal Godox strobe in 2021
Kevin Greenhough
If you’re just starting out with strobes, there’s more choice than ever to overwhelm you with! In this guide, we will help you systematically narrow...
Will photo & video trade shows and conventions survive COVID-19?
Jay P. Morgan
Photography and video conferences. Are they dead? Are they going to happen this year? Is it kind of the nail in the coffin for conferences?...
Fujinon XF 90mm f/2.0 – Too good to be true (for me)?
Michael Sladek
I think lens decisions are even more of a personal choice than the camera system. In the 30 days I had to use the Fujinon XF...
Elinchrom ONE review: A portable, but truly powerful light
Richard Terborg
The Elinchrom One TTL HSS is a very cool little light. For a while, the public has been screaming for Elinchrom to bring something compact...
Up Close with the Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens
Michael Sladek
One of my favorite ways to create more interesting photos is to get closer to the subject and fill the frame, eliminating or reducing background...
Paralympics workflow: How the official Australian team photographer is getting the shot
Caitlyn Edwards
Ever wondered what it takes to photograph world-renowned athletes? Greg Smith, PhotoShelter member and the Official Australian Team Photographer for the Paralympics, is here to shed some light. ...