Headshots – A view from the other side of the lens – 5 lessons I learned as a subject

Alex Lagarejos

As a photographer, I’m incredibly lucky to have had many experiences on the other side of the camera; it’s enabled me to have a greater understanding of a photo shoot from the subject’s perspective and has massively shaped the way I handle photo-shoots. If you are in the portrait or headshots business then the vast […]

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How to capture compelling compositions in your photography

Drew Hopper

Every great photograph consists of three key elements. First and foremost composition, lighting and of course the moment. Look at any great image and you’ll notice these elements. What part of the image caught your attention? More often than not, it will be the compositional structure that sets the scene. A poorly composed photo can […]

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Review

Mark Goldstein

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is the fastest wide-angle zoom in Canon’s extensive lens range. Boasting a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 and very fast and quiet auto-focusing, the new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is the successor to the wildly po…

Light up your shot with a flying 1000 Watt LED floodlight

John Aldred

Last year, we showed you rctestflight’s crazy 1000 Watt LED light bar. Made from 10 individual smaller lights, it gives a total output of around 90,000 lumens. Already, it’s a pretty cool feat. For under $300 you can light up half a mountainside. Such a light would be a fantastic tool for filmmakers and photographers. But what […]

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Is the 5D Mark IV the perfect wedding camera? No, but it comes pretty close

Albert Palmer

I’m a professional wedding photographer and I use my cameras at least 1-3 times a week. Often for 10-12 hours a day and in quite challenging conditions. They get thrown about, knocked, and occasionally dropped (whoops!) I hope this review of the Canon 5D Mark IV gives you a little insight in to the camera, what […]

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Who needs a $160,000 Audi when you can shoot a $40 scale model

Udi Tirosh

What happens when a miniature photographer discusses collaboration with a multi-million car company? He ends up shooting their $160,000 car, an Audi R8, using a $40 scale model. Photographer Felix Hernández (more from Felix) discussed some potential ideas with Audi. The result was so awesome that Audi decided to share it on their media channels. The catch? […]

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Fuji Instax Monochrome Film Now Shipping

Eric Reagan

Fuji’s new Instax mini Monochrome file is now shipping from Amazon. It’s the same Instax mini format that we’ve grown to love for the Instax Mini 8 and Mini 70, among others. As with other Instax mini film, it’s not exactly cheap. You get 10 exposures for around $15. But, hey, now we’ve got some […]

Photographer of the Day: Murray Fox

Susan Kanfer

Category: Travel Photographer: Murray Fox “Scarness Jetty” Photographer of the Day Murray Fox breaks the “rules” by putting his subject, a jetty in Queensland, Australia, right down the middle of the picture, using perspective to create a sense of depth. With no colors to distract us, we see the jetty stripped down to its essentials-the intersection of vertical, horizontal and…

Want $2,500 of Photo Gear and Training for Under $100?

Richard Harrington

In case you’ve missed it, the super cool 5-day Deal is about to end.  This is a huge discount on an all-new bundle sale that we know you’re going to love. The 2016 Complete Photography Bundle by 5DayDeal is on sale here until October 19 at 12:00 PM (noon) PDT. What’s Included? This is just such a…