20:39
The Broncolor Stelos 800 L Strobe Uses Universal V-Mount Batteries
Broncolor has announced the Stelos 800 L, a high-end, battery-powered, location monobloc strobe that packs 800Ws of power and supports high speed sync. [Read More]
23:00
Need Flash Photography Ideas? 7 Photographers Who’ve Mastered the Art of Light
Flash photography can be pretty challenging to master. But it is an excellent way to add more drama or try more creative shots. Whether it is street or portraits or even lighting up still objects, flash photography helps you achieve distinct results.
15:39
Can the New Profoto B3 Really Do Things No Other Light Can?
It's easy to look at Profoto lights and wonder why they're sometimes so damn expensive -- such as in the case of the new Profoto B3. Lots of folks tend to go for LEDs simply because they're easier to work with and they really don't know how to light.
14:00
Special Report: The Sony a9 III Makes Unique Photos of Birds
Many reviews online talk about how the Sony a9 III is great for photographing birds. But those reviews are catered more towards photographers who look and don't see. That is, they capture, and they don't create.
20:10
Canon Delays Launch of the Speedlite EL-5 Due to Production Issues
Canon has delayed the launch of the Speedlite EL-5 due to production issues that prevented it from being able to make enough of them. [Read More]
22:55
The Paul C. Buff Celestial is a 500Ws, TTL/HSS Compatible Battery Strobe
Paul C. Buff has announced a new 500Ws compact and lightweight battery strobe called the Celestial, which features a bright LED modeling light, a built-in wireless receiver, and support for high-speed sync (HSS) and TTL shooting. [Read More]
14:00
Here’s One of the Easiest Ways to Diffuse a Flash
One of the cool things that photographers can do is use a shoot-through reflector. Most of us use it to soften the light that the sun outputs and work with natural lighting. But did you realize that you can also use it to soften the light from a flash or a strobe.
13:00
How a Flash Fixes Your Old Camera’s Bad Performance
When this was typed into our site's search engine, I immediately got excited. Yes, a flash can fix almost any sort of bad performance with a camera. Lots of new photographers are very afraid of flash so they only use constant light and neons.
20:52
The Godox Lux Junior is a $69 Retro-Inspired On-Camera Flash
Godox has announced the Lux Junior on-camera flash, a $69 retro-inspired strobe for Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, OM-Digital (Olympus), and Sony cameras. [Read More]
13:00
Unlock Extra Portable Power: Profoto B10X Review
With a lot of power inside what’s not much larger than a camera lens, the Profoto B10X packs a lot of power into an on-site light. It’s 250 Ws of flash and 3250 lumens of continuous light in a light that’s only 3.
18:37
An Intro to Shadows in Photography
What is a photograph? There are many different ways to answer this simple question, but in basic abstract terms through the lens of lighting, every photograph is a combination of highlights and shadows.
23:13
Profoto B2 Long-Term Review: A Small Flash That Punches Above Its Weight
The Profoto B2 is a small, seemingly-"underpowered" light that was released back in 2015 and that has been with me for the past two years. Having bought it used and taken it on trips, shot in-studio, and photographed on-location, there are a lot of good things to say about it. [Read More]
07:00
The Reasons Why LEDs Won’t Beat Flash Photography, Yet
If I had a nickel for every marketing rep that told me that the industry is heading towards LEDs to replace strobe, I'd be rich. LEDs are easier to work with to a degree. In fact, LEDs are great--if you're indoors with tons of control over all the light.
07:00
We Tested the 3 Best LED Lights for Photographers
e so cool! They're easy to use. Gel them a bit and they can give you a totally different look. Better yet, they're incredibly versatile and let you focus on just creating. The cherry on top: they can give you a cinematic look.
20:51
Profoto Camera App Review: The Future of iPhone Photography?
Profoto recently announced a revamped version of its Camera App and with ample new features and a new file format, it certainly sounds promising for smartphone photography. I recently shot a swimwear editorial with it, both in-studio and on-location.
07:00
Look Out! Is This A Speedlight Killer? Flashpoint Xplor 100 Pro Review
As an on-site photographer, I’m an off-camera hot shoe flash kind of girl. I work without an assistant, so the ability to pull the flash off my camera after a wedding ceremony and onto a light stand for portraits has always appealed to me.
18:52
Why You Should Upgrade Your Speedlight to a Studio Strobe
I’d argue that nearly all of us owned a speedlight at some point before we owned a studio strobe. When we’re looking to dip our toes into supplemental lighting, strobes seem like a big investment. It just makes sense to pick up a cheap speedlight to play with, right? Like many others, I did the […]
07:00
How to Shoot Dreamy Portraits: Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro TTL Review
The Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro TTL Pocket Flash is an incremental upgrade to its well-regarded predecessor. Although there's been no power increase, that's not necessarily a bad thing though. More power would've meant more components.
13:00
Blending Flash with Natural Light (And Getting it Right in Camera!)
"Why can't I just do this in post-production?" is what I heard asked in a recent event that I went to about mixed lighting and flash. The reason is that many times, a photographer can't get an organic look and effect to the scene.
07:00
Useful Photography Tip #196: The Golden Hour Look Any Time of the Day
Everyone loves the look of the golden hour when shooting portraits. But it's always available for a short period of time. Don't worry though, there's a way to get it at any time of the day. Best of all, this is NOT POSSIBLE IN PHOTOSHOP WITHOUT A LOT OF WORK! The reason for this is because you'll create an organically looking light in the scene and not just use a gradient. Here's how!
13:00
Creating the Photograph: Donald Bowers “Why Here! Why Now?”
Photographer Donald Bowers is based in New York City with over 12 years of professional experience. And for "Why Here! Why Now?" Donald decided that he wanted to play around and experiment a bit. For a bit of background on Donald, he's a Getty Images photographer and has had a wide variety of clients including Cohn & Wolfe, Grey Advertising, CNN and Heineken.
07:00
Review: Godox Thinklite TT350F Mini Flash (Fujifilm)
Godox are synonymous with producing good quality lighting at prices that make the accessories affordable to the masses. Their flashes are well built, and they have one of the most robust, user friendly wireless trigger systems around with their R2 triggers.
14:00
Creating the Photograph: Mary Ann Wamboldt’s “Pink Kiss”
Photographer Mary Ann Wamboldt is an Ontario based creative that shoots weddings, portraits, and a number of other things including travel photography. She's been published a number of times and has won even more awards for her work.
19:47
Hands On with the Small but Mighty Profoto B10
I got my hands on a pair of the new Profoto B10 for some hands-on shoot testing from Profoto. If you just want to see the photos, scroll to the end of the article. If you want to get a little background on the ideas and the tech, read on. But before I get into […]
22:29
Cheap Photo: Flash Sale! Grab the XPLOR 600 TTL Monolight for just $499 (Ends Tonight), and Save Big on the eVolv 200 and the SL-360 StreakLight!
The Flashpoint XPLOR 600, the eVOLV 200, and the SL-360 have been, and will continue to be game changers for photographers far and wide. Their outstanding performance and low cost make owning quality lighting affordable.
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Cheap Photo: Flash Sale! Grab the XPLOR 600 TTL Monolight for just $499 (Ends 11/05), and Save Big on the eVolv 200 and the SL-360 StreakLight!
The Flashpoint XPLOR 600, the eVOLV 200, and the SL-360 have been, and will continue to be game changers for photographers far and wide. Their outstanding performance and low cost make owning quality lighting affordable.
17:23
Rotolight’s NEO 2 is an LED Continuous Light That Doubles as a HSS Flash
British LED lighting manufacturer Rotolight has announced an update to its NEO range with the new NEO 2, which is a solution for photographers and videographers looking for both strobe and continuous LED lighting.
21:42
When You Combine a Dancer, a Glow in the Dark Backdrop, and a Strobe…
This innovative new music video, directed by Jonah Haber, shows a glow in the dark background used to great effect. By firing strobes throughout the music video, her silhouette is recorded on the backdrop, eerily following her path throughout the video.
23:01
Adorama Announces New ORLIT Flashes and Monolights
If there was one thing that you could say that was true of the photography industry today, it would be that there are more options now in terms of quality low budget lighting and accessories than most people know what to do with.
08:02
Tutorial: Mixing Strobes and Natural Light for Outdoor Headshots
Heads can be stuffy business, always hanging out in a studio, playing with the same exact lighting setup and just going through the motions. One great way to have your headshots stand out is by getting out of the studio altogether and taking your headshot sessions outdoors!
