Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon EOS R10 SEE IT Best point-and-shoot Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Best full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z5 SEE IT While smartphone cameras are getting more impressive, a dedicated camera for beginners… Continue reading Best cameras for beginners in 2023
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New gear: M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens
The new 90mm lens from OM Digital Solutions is a rugged, high-resolution macro offering. OM Digital Solutions OM Digital Solutions initially teased a high-end 90mm macro this past fall, but the wait is finally over. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens is here. This mouthful of a micro four-thirds lens is a rugged… Continue reading New gear: M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens
The power of a background in portrait photography
Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
Early review of the Canon EOS R50: Compact and approachable
The new R50 is tiny yet surprisingly capable. Abby Ferguson Canon recently released a slew of gear ideal for beginners and casual photographers, including the new EOS R50. This camera sits at the entry of the R line and just above the enthusiast-oriented M series. It is currently one of the most entry-level cameras available… Continue reading Early review of the Canon EOS R50: Compact and approachable
The best LED ring lights of 2023
Eduardo Gorghetto via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best multipurpose Neewer Advanced 18-inch LED Ring Light SEE IT This kit comes with an 18-inch dimmable LED ring light with LCD screen and remote control. Best portable QIAYA Portable Clip Selfie Light… Continue reading The best LED ring lights of 2023
Hands-on with the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens
A top view of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. Stan Horaczek You can’t have too many high-quality 50mm lens options when it comes to choosing a camera system. Sigma had a hit on its hands when it introduced its first 50mm f/1.4 Art for DSLRs way back in 2014 (when it replaced… Continue reading Hands-on with the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens
The best cameras for pet photography in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony Sony a7 IV SEE IT Best overall Nikon Nikon Z 6 II SEE IT Best overall Canon Canon EOS R6 SEE IT Whether you want to capture more memories with your… Continue reading The best cameras for pet photography in 2023
The best disposable cameras of 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash SEE IT A built-in flash and a sharp lens make this a winner. Best black and white Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film Single Use Camera… Continue reading The best disposable cameras of 2023
7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
According to a new trend report by Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, 2023 will be a year of exploration, with travelers interested in bustling city culture, rustic outdoorsy lodges, and unconventional “hidden gem” destinations. For commercial photographers, who not only stay up-to-date on trends but also help set them, the new year poses an opportunity to… Continue reading 7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
Sasha Huber redresses seven portraits of enslaved individuals made in 1850, in an act of decolonisation and grace
All images from the series Tailoring Freedom © Sasha Huber. Original images courtesy of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University. The works Fassena, Jem, Alfred and Jack and Drana from the series Tailoring Freedom were commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto; Autograph, London; Turku Art Museum, Finland; and Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam, 2022.… Continue reading Sasha Huber redresses seven portraits of enslaved individuals made in 1850, in an act of decolonisation and grace