Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography
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Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera review: Smaller, faster, cheaper, better
The Nikon Z8 is a true powerhouse. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I’m hard-pressed to think of a photographic situation where the Nikon Z8 wouldn’t feel right at home. It’s super-fast sensor and fully electronic shutter can crank out… Continue reading Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera review: Smaller, faster, cheaper, better
The Lowepro PhotoSport X camera bag is built for climbers, mountaineers
Lowepro Lowepro has been around for over 50 years, and in that time, it has made some of the most rugged and trusted adventure camera bags available. I used the original Whistler AW for some gnarly ski tours and ice-climbing adventures back in the day and never had to worry about my gear. Now, the… Continue reading The Lowepro PhotoSport X camera bag is built for climbers, mountaineers
10 Tips for Successful Restaurant Photography
The post 10 Tips for Successful Restaurant Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darina Kopcok. If you’re looking to master the art of restaurant photography, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re an aspiring professional food photographer or an enthusiastic beginner seeking to record the magic of restaurant-quality… Continue reading 10 Tips for Successful Restaurant Photography
Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
The best camera bags of 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Sling Peak Design 10L Everyday Sling V2 SEE IT It’s comfortable and sleek, yet holds plenty of gear. Best backpack for long hikes Moment Strohl Mountain Light SEE IT This backpack is rugged… Continue reading The best camera bags of 2023
The best Memorial Day camera bag deals: Save on Lowepro, Vanguard, Moment, and more
Abby Ferguson Look in most photographers’ closets, and you’ll likely find a small arsenal of camera bags. Unfortunately, different situations call for different bags. The pack you need on an adventurous hike is not the same as what you want for a quick beer at the local brewery. So, we tend to amass bags of… Continue reading The best Memorial Day camera bag deals: Save on Lowepro, Vanguard, Moment, and more
Behind the Photo: Brad Deel’s creative athlete portraits
In the high school sports media space, Brad Deel of Brad Deel Photography has been creating memorable and inspirational shots for years. I can vouch for that. One day, a flaming tennis ball streaked across my phone thanks to him, and will be forever seared into my mind. After all, unique photos and setups should… Continue reading Behind the Photo: Brad Deel’s creative athlete portraits
Photo Accessories from RucPac are Laser Focused on Photographers’ Needs
Using a hard shell case to protect sensitive camera gear has its advantages—until you try to carry it for a few miles over rough terrain. So professional photographer Laurens Parsons, founder of RucPac, invented the Hardcase Strap system that effectively turns your hard-sided case into a backpack. This is just one of the many useful… Continue reading Photo Accessories from RucPac are Laser Focused on Photographers’ Needs
The best high-end lighting gear
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are already lots of great gear roundups for beginners and photographers on a budget. The strobes, kits and LED panels below fall into another category entirely. The gear featured here is for professional photographers who… Continue reading The best high-end lighting gear