lighting
Maven’s Talon Is a Folding LED Light Designed to Save Bag Space
Oct 4, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
After a $500 excess baggage fee pushed him to rethink his lighting kit, Maven Filters founder Michael Andrew spent seven years developing the Talon, a six panel LED light that folds into a compact bar.
SmallRig’s New Light Folds Down to Make Location Lighting Easier
Sep 25, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
SmallRig’s OrBrella FM 60B combines a foldable LED light and diffusion system in one portable unit designed for faster location lighting.
Why Is Lighting Important in Photography? How Light Shapes Every Image
Jul 16, 2026
Leonard Skapp
Ask ten professional photographers what the most important part of a great photograph is, and many of them will give the same answer: light. Photography…
Why the Godox EazyFlow Beauty Dish is the Perfect Investment for Growing Photographers
Jul 1, 2026
Alberto Lima
The new Godox EazyFlow Beauty Dish aims to be a gamechanger for emerging pros by bridging the gap between studio-grade light quality and budget-conscious portability.
One of the Most Versatile and Powerful Monolights You Can Buy Now – The Godox AD300Pro II
May 30, 2026
Alberto Lima
By combining an ultra-portable, travel-friendly form factor with an intuitive color UI, robust color consistency, and high-speed sync, Godox has crafted a light that punches far above its weight class.
Review: Viltrox Vintage Z2 TTL for Canon Cameras Adds a Small Burst of Light to Your Travel Kit
May 5, 2026
Alberto Lima
Recently, I’ve been thinking about how few cameras have an included flash when purchased. Few still have the luxury of some kind of pop-up flash on the camera itself. It’s a feature that is typically relegated to entry-level cameras or point-and-shoot cameras (now possibly only “scameras” you find on places like AliExpress or Temu). It’s a shame because what if you’re not a pro and you’re not looking to literally cancel out daylight? Viltrox’s new Vintage Z2 TTL Flash might just be the answer.
Godox X3 Pro Offers Photographers Off-Camera Flash with Little Compromises
Feb 3, 2026
Alberto Lima
One of the most critical skills a photographer can learn is using both on-camera and off-camera flash. For many, on-camera flash is a straightforward affair – you buy a compatible flashgun, slap it on, and you learn how it works with your camera. Off-camera flash, by contrast, requires a bit more equipment and, by extension, more investment. That’s where the Godox X3 Pro flash trigger comes in: priced around $100 USD, it lets you pair various Godox flashguns and strobes with your camera system. But does it skimp on functionality?
The New Godox AD100Pro II: Focus on Power and Portability
Jan 23, 2026
Alberto Lima
For photographers who split their time between a studio and the unpredictable world of on-location shooting, the “perfect” light is often a moving target. You need something powerful enough to shape your subject, but small enough that you don’t need a Sherpa to carry it. Godox originally answered this call with the AD100Pro, and now, they’ve refined that formula with the AD100Pro II.
Make Your Own Sunlight: Meet the AD800Pro
Jan 23, 2026
Alberto Lima
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the middle of a sun-drenched field at high noon, trying to overpower the sun with a standard speedlight, you know the feeling of hitting a literal wall of light. In the professional world, “enough power” is rarely enough—we need reliability, precision, and the ability to freeze time.
How to Train Your Eye to See Better Light for Your Photos
Jan 14, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Learning to see light is a core photography skill. Here’s how to train your eye to recognize direction, quality, and timing to improve your photos naturally.