portrait photography

    Godox X3 Pro Trigger with X3 and sync port and USB-C Port visible.

    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?

    Upcoming Lomography Lens Series Makes Your Photos Swirl Like a Witch’s Brew!
    Jan 30, 2026 David Prochnow

    Welcome to the world of Lomography optical wizardry, where science meets sorcery and lenses don’t just capture images they make your photos look possessed, but…

    Stop Making These 5 Portrait Photography Mistakes, Do This Instead

    Stop Making These 5 Portrait Photography Mistakes, Do This Instead
    Jan 28, 2026 Alex Baker

    Every portrait photographer has a backlog of images they’d rather forget. Not because they’re terrible, but because with hindsight, the mistakes are obvious. Maybe the…

    Kodak Continues its Film Clawback: Kodak’s EKTAR 100 and TRI-X 400 Leave Kodak Alaris
    Jan 23, 2026 David Prochnow

    Following last year’s shift from Kodak Alaris to Eastman Kodak Company direct factory distribution of KODACOLOR 100, KODACOLOR 200, GOLD 200, and ULTRAMAX 400 films,…

    Two Godox AD 800 Pro Lights on a multicolored backdrop

    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.

    Hessy Levinsons Taft dies 91

    Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby in Nazi Germany’s “Perfect Aryan” Photo, Dies at 91
    Jan 14, 2026 Dunja Đuđić

    Hessy Levinsons Taft, whose infant photograph was Nazi propaganda used to promote so-called Aryan ideals, has died at the age of 91. Her life story…

    Use These Tips to Master Backlighting and Make Every Shot Magical

    Use These Tips to Master Backlighting and Make Every Shot Magical
    Nov 21, 2025 Alex Baker

    Backlighting is one of those techniques that can instantly elevate a photograph from ‘meh’ to ‘yeah’. Backlighting can play a role in improving your photo…

    Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO

    Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO: Best Budget Portrait Lens for Nikon Z-Mount
    Nov 7, 2025 Anzalna Siddiqui

    For those using a full-frame Nikon Z mirrorless camera, a good portrait lens can make a huge difference. Now, Viltrox is entering the scene with…

    We Created a Cinematic Rain Effect Without a Studio, and the Results Were Surprising

    We Created a Cinematic Rain Effect Without a Studio, and the Results Were Surprising
    Oct 29, 2025 Alex Baker

    If there’s one thing about living in a hot country that I really miss, it’s the rain. Hard to believe, I know, but sometimes I…

    "Boudoir Is Not Pornography": This Photographer is Redefining Empowerment Through His Lens

    “Boudoir Is Not Pornography”: This Photographer is Redefining Empowerment Through His Lens
    Oct 24, 2025 Alex Baker

    Boudoir photography has long existed in a grey area. It’s dismissed by some, often misunderstood, and rarely given the artistic credit it deserves. But for…