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Big softbox, little softbox, umbrella, or beauty dish? When choosing a key light modifier for your portraits, it can be daunting to decide which one is the best for the job. I've been working as a portrait photographer for 19 years, so in this article, I'll take you through the modifiers I grab most often for shoots and explain what each one does and the best scenarios to use them.

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Author: Michelle Kaffko
Posted: April 26, 2024, 9:00 pm

Lightroom Classic offers a robust platform for photographers to manage and edit their images. However, navigating its extensive features and optimizing your workflow can be challenging. This helpful video tutorial offers a range of tips that will make your life easier.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 8:00 pm

Landscape photography often hinges on ideal weather conditions, but overcast skies and stormy forecasts shouldn't deter you from capturing stunning images. With careful planning and a positive attitude, challenging weather can present unique opportunities for compelling compositions.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:00 pm

Composition is a cornerstone of photography, influencing the story, emotion, and impact of your images. While understanding compositional rules like the rule of thirds or the golden spiral is valuable, relying solely on them can stifle creativity and lead to formulaic results.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 6:00 pm

Foreground elements in photography do more than just fill space. When used with intent, they can introduce context, enhance storytelling, provide frames that guide the viewer's attention, create balance, and elevate the visual appeal of the images. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, understanding how to effectively use foregrounds can enhance your photography. In this guide to foreground photography, we'll explain the effect of foregrounds and provide you with tips and inspiration for using them effectively in your portrait photography.

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Author: Pye Jirsa
Posted: April 26, 2024, 4:00 pm

Navigating wedding ceremonies as a photographer involves more than just capturing the typical scenes. It’s essential to approach these events with a strategy that ensures you're ready to seize every moment with creativity and precision.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 3:04 pm

It can be frustrating when you find yourself struggling to make good images. If you're currently in a rut, check out this awesome video tutorial that offers five tips sure to help you improve.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 2:03 pm

Recent updates to Adobe Photoshop, both in the beta version and the current release, offer exciting new tools and enhancements that empower users to push their creative boundaries even further.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 12:00 pm

Is the Nikon Z50 right for you?

By: David Saylors

Are you considering the new Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera? It might be the perfect camera for you but you need to weigh all the options before you buy it. The Nikon Z6 is also an option right now as it is for sale at a great price and even includes the FTZ adapter as well, just be Ray for that price on the XQD card…

Nikon D850 Review: Best Camera Ever?

By: Tony & Chelsea Northrup

Originally published on May 19, 2018

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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 “Art” Lens – Review By Darren Miles

By: Darren Miles

Originally Published on May 16, 2018

http://www.DarrenMiles.com – Southwest Florida Portrait, Family, Wedding, and Real Estate Photographer.

GET A GREAT DEAL ON THE SIGMA, TAMRON and NIKON FROM B&H HERE:

Sigma 14-24: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc…

Tamron 15-30: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc…

Nikon 14-24: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search…

CONCLUSION: So to wrap up this review, we have the Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 Art series lens a 49/50 and our editors choice award – it’s tied with the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art as the highest scoring lens I’ve used or tested.THE FINAL WORD: If you shoot landscape, real estate or architecture, Sigma has just made the decision of which lens to purchase that much more difficult, you really can’t go wrong with any of the big 3, the 14-24’s from Nikon or Sigma or the aforementioned Tamron 15-30, the Tamron and Sigma come in at identical price points about $700 less than the Nikon – the Sigma is a bit wider and is built a bit better, but the Tamron handle’s flare considerably better and has the added benefit of image stabilization, meaning that in the end, it’s up to you to decide which of those attributes is most important to you when making your buying decision.

I got the the Fujifilm X H1! But is it any good?

By: Palle Schultz

Originally published on Feb 14, 2018

The features of the Fujifilm X-H1 and my opinion about it.

In this space, the link for the mentioned Nepal video will be, when it becomes public.

Note by Camaras.net: A fantastic overview of this new camera, by somebody who has extensively used it (in the field), and is an excellent photographer and videographer. Big thanks to Palle, for doing this video for the benefit of all parties interested.

Awesome follow up video with examples, Thanks Palle!!

By: Palle Schultz

Originally published on Feb 23, 2018

I collected a bunch of clips from Nepal, that shows the features of the X-H1.

Watch this space for a link to the Nepal movie at the 26th of February

http://instagram.com/palleschultz

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 for M4/3 Review by Darren Miles

By: Darren Miles

Published on Jan 13, 2018

http://www.DarrenMiles.com – Southwest Florida Portrait, Real Estate, Wedding and Family Photographer

GET A GREAT DEAL on the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Lens from B&H HERE: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc…

CONCLUSION: So to wrap up this review, we give the Venus optics, compact dreamer, lightweight 7.5mm f/2 lens a 35.5/40 and our Recommended Rating.

THE FINAL WORD: More often than not, wide angle lenses suffer from some inherent issues, weak edge performance, distortion, vignetting, and bad flare performance, well, I’m pleased to report that laowa does a great job with distortion control and edge performance, both seem to be really great as the verticals straight out of camera are in fact pretty straight and the edges look really sharp to my eyes, however, the laowa does suffer from strong vignetting – especially wide open and weak flare performance in brightly lit situations, which again aren’t really strong suits for most wide angle lenses, but they are noticeable in the Laowa – but all in, at just $519 the laowa does in fact offer some really nice benefits for this kind of price – specifically, if you’re a drone operator, video shooter and if you do real estate and landscape photography – sure, you only get manual focus and aperture control, but again, when it’s this wide, big scenes are going to be mostly in focus anyway at or close to infinity on the focus ring. In spite of its shortcomings, the pros, definitely outweigh the cons.