• We Review the Profoto Connect Pro: Should You Upgrade or Not?

    We Review the Profoto Connect Pro: Should You Upgrade or Not?
    A couple of years ago, I got a chance to review the Profoto B2 flash with the AirTTL trigger. Although I loved the flash, I had some doubts about the trigger. Now, there is the new Profoto Connect Pro trigger. Is it worth the upgrade?[ Read More ]
  • Can This Sub-$200 85mm Lens Produce Professional Images?

    Can This Sub-$200 85mm Lens Produce Professional Images?
    An 85mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most popular options on the market, particularly useful for portrait and wedding photographers who want a flattering focal length and narrow depth of field. That being said, such lenses can cost well north of $2,000. This is what makes the Meike 85mm f/1.8 so compelling, with a sub-$200 price tag that still includes autofocus. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from
  • Learn How to Retouch Portraits in Photoshop With This Excellent Tutorial

    Learn How to Retouch Portraits in Photoshop With This Excellent Tutorial
    Knowing how to light, pose, and compose a portrait is only half the battle. To create a successful final image, you also need to have strong editing technique. If you would like to learn how to properly edit a portrait, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will guide you through the entire process, including frequency separation, dodging and burning, and color grading.[ Read More ]
  • Does Art Have a Place in the World of Commercial Photography: Toni Meneguzzo's Diptych

    Does Art Have a Place in the World of Commercial Photography: Toni Meneguzzo's Diptych
    The OED defines "diptych" as a pair of thematically linked paintings, photographs, sculptures, etc. For Toni Meneguzzo, in light of his show, Diptych, opening at 29 Arts in Progress Gallery in Milan, the word seems to mean something much broader. Meneguzzo's Diptych is an invitation to engage with his newest work side by side with his growing legacy, perhaps as a challenge for the viewer to consider where art and commerce overlap.[ Read More ]
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  • Helpful Tips for Better Dance Photography

    Helpful Tips for Better Dance Photography
    Dancers are incredibly athletic artists, and as such, they can make for wonderful portrait subjects. There are some specific techniques and considerations you should be aware of if you want to get the best possible photos, however. This excellent video tutorial will show you a range of helpful tips for working with dancers to get the most creative and compelling results possible.[ Read More ]
  • Instagram and Facebook Threaten to Leave Europe

    Instagram and Facebook Threaten to Leave Europe
    Facebook and Instagram continue with their threats to leave the EU. This is because data transfer agreements between the US and EU have been made invalid. Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, requires the ability to transfer data back to the US in order to offer its services. Without this ability, Meta may not be able to operate fully in the EU.[ Read More ]
  • Stream Vertical Video to Instagram and TikTok With the YoloLiv Instream

    Stream Vertical Video to Instagram and TikTok With the YoloLiv Instream
    Yololiv specializes in producing all-in-one devices that allow you to stream, record, and monitor video. The majority of its devices focus on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. Recently, the company announced its latest product, the YoloLiv Instream. This device allows you to record, monitor and stream directly to Instagram and TikTok with vertical video.[ Read More ]
  • How Brands Buy Reviews Without Money

    How Brands Buy Reviews Without Money
    The people and websites that sell the most products make the most money, but at what cost?[ Read More ]
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