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What Skills Should a Hobby Photographer Focus on If They May Want to Go Pro?

Photography is a wonderful hobby, but for some, a hobby just isn't enough. Some of us get so infected with the craft that we instantly know we want to one day spend all our time on it. So what skills should a hobbyist photographer focus on? [ Read More ]

The Round Head Flashes Compared: Profoto A1 Versus the Godox V1

Are you looking for a new flash and intrigued by the Profoto A1? Maybe you’ve seen the internet rumblings about Godox’s V1 light and the alleged backdoor drama between the two lighting companies and wondered if this new light beats the top priced flash? Which round flash is the best bang for the buck and […]

Do You Know the Difference Between Broad Light and Short Light?

There are several different ways to light your subject in portrait photography. You probably have heard the different terms or styles of lighting and have seen them before, but do you know the difference between broad light and short light? [ Read More ]

How to Organize and Digitize Old Photos

We live in a digital photo era but that doesn't mean that your old photos and negatives boxed up in the attic should be forgotten. The first step in preserving these is to get them organized. Next, you need to digitize old photos so they can be easily viewed and shared with others. [ Read […]

Three Hilarious Life Truths About Becoming a Professional Photographer

In the song Sunscreen, Baz Luhrmann teaches certain “inalienable” truths about life: you’re not as fat as you imagine, politicians will philander, and you too, will get old. So I’ve compiled a short list of some funny yet brutal life-truths about becoming a professional photographer. [ Read More ]

Insights on Retouching: From a Retoucher's Perspective with Carrie Beene

Carrie Beene has long been one of the top retouchers known for her amazing work on ads for cosmetics and hair product companies. We recently sat down with Carrie to learn more about how she started and what advice she has for aspiring retouchers. [ Read More ]

A Tribute To Notre Dame and The Value of Photography

Following yesterday’s tragedy, I found myself reflecting on a moment ten years ago and the impact photography has had on my life. [ Read More ]

Photographer and Sony Ambassador With 300,000 Followers Quits Photography

A photographer with more than 300,000 followers who lists Sony and Adobe as his clients has announced his plan to quit photography. After 10 years, he says he is no longer excited by it: “I’ve done so many shoots, so many trips, so many pictures. I just want to move on.” [ Read More ]

50mm f/0.95 for Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E: The Mitakon Speedmaster Mark III

2019 certainly seems to the year for f/0.95 standard lenses. Shortly after fans were teased with Nikon’s Noctilux at the CP+ event in Japan, bokeh geeks (bokeeks?) were treated with an announcement from Zenit, and now Chinese lens maker ZY Optics has launched the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mark III for Sony E, Canon RF, […]

Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro Lens Announced for Sony Cameras

Today, Tokina unveiled a new 100mm macro lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]

Peñafrancia Festival at Camp Pendleton, San Diego CA – Sept 15, 2012

Jacob Gamban 1st Birthday – July 21, 2012