Family photographs have always been some of our most treasured belongings, but perhaps the uncertainty of the past three years has underscored just how important they can be. At the height of the pandemic, you might remember that people lifted their spirits by recreating old family photos as part of a viral TikTok challenge. Earlier… Continue reading Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!
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The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
Denis Degioanni, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 250 Dobsonian 10-inch Aperture Telescope SEE IT A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope SEE IT A… Continue reading The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
The best DSLR cameras of 2023
Canon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon 90D SEE IT It has everything most shooters need. Best professsional Canon 5D Mark IV SEE IT This camera is ready for professional work. Best for video Nikon D780 SEE IT It… Continue reading The best DSLR cameras of 2023
Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm
They’re different sizes, but they’re friends and it’s adorable. Nikon Nikon has big plans for its line of Z-mount mirrorless camera lenses over the next few years, and the company just gave us a peek at the next models coming down the line. According to the announcement, the company plans to release a high-end NIKKOR… Continue reading Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm
Think like an image buyer and sell your content!
The world of commercial photography evolves at lightning speed, but you can anticipate the trends if you tap into what buyers want in real-time. Over on Getty Images, for instance, the start of this year saw a rise in searches for “family vacation” and “family reunion,” indicating increased demand for photos of people spending time… Continue reading Think like an image buyer and sell your content!
The best cameras for filmmaking on a budget in 2022
Panasonic We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fujifilm X-T4 SEE IT Best cinema camera Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4k SEE IT Best Micro Four Thirds camera Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K SEE IT Recent years have provided some game-changing options… Continue reading The best cameras for filmmaking on a budget in 2022
The best portrait lighting kits in 2022
Billy Cadden We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Monolight SEE IT A powerful strobe with a built-in battery and receiver. Best for studios Profoto B10 Plus 500/500 AirTTL Duo Monolight Kit SEE IT Profoto’s legendary light quality… Continue reading The best portrait lighting kits in 2022
The best film scanners of 2022
Annie Spratt, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best flatbed scanner Epson Perfection V600 SEE IT The V600 offers excellent scan quality, including technology to remove dust and scratches. Best professional Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner SEE IT The Epson V850… Continue reading The best film scanners of 2022
Essential accessories every photographer should have
SanDisk If you got treated to a new camera, perhaps your first camera, during this holiday season, it can be daunting to figure out where to start. Unfortunately, the medium can be a pretty gear-heavy one. You can get away with a really minimal kit for a long time, but there are some essentials that… Continue reading Essential accessories every photographer should have
Exciting photography challenges to inspire you
In 2018, a photographer named Kelsey Maggart went viral online after creating “The Hobby Lobby Challenge,” inviting people to shoot remarkable photos in the aisles of ordinary craft stores. During the pandemic, people got creative when photographing their pets as part of the “see a dog, share a dog” challenge. Meanwhile, the “challenge accepted” trend… Continue reading Exciting photography challenges to inspire you