Judging the Quality of Light

The following is an excerpt from The Basic Beginners Guide to Photography Light & Exposure ebook by Scott Bourne and Richard Harrington. The book is currently on sale in iTunes and the iBooks Store. After you have the light coming from the right direction, you’ll want to judge the quality of the light. Not all light is…

Elinchrom literally launches the new ELB 1200 with amazing mid-air photo shoot

It’s become pretty clear by now that Elinchrom really like testing the limits of their gear. They’ve put them on drones, battled oceans, and lit up ice tunnels. So, for the launch of the new Elinchrom ELB 1200 pack, they had to go pretty crazy. And crazy is exactly where they went, strapping the new […]

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Sony Xperia XZ Sample Images

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and movies taken with the new Sony Xperia XZ smartphone.

The Sony Xperia XZ is a waterproof smartphone with a 23-megapixel primary camera with a 1/2.3″-type Exmor RS imaging chip, a separat…

Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K Review

The Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K is a new 360-degree virtual reality action camera, featuring 4K video recording, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, and a 12 megapixel sensor. Read our in-depth Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K review now…
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Billboard Magazine issues a cover shot with an iPhone 7 Plus’ Portrait Mode

You may argue if iPhone 7 Plus’ Portrait mode is any good. Some people love it and some hate it, but apparently – it was good enough for Billboard Magazine. Photographer Miller Mobley shot the February 17 issue of Billboard magazine, featuring a rising pop star Camila Cabello on the cover. And despite the fact that […]

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Sony might be getting ready to announce a new A7 camera next month

Normally, I don’t pay that much attention to rumours. But this is a rumour-not-rumour-sort-of-a-maybe-leak kinda thing. It may simply just be a typo. But, the good folks at The Photography Show have released their official preview mini-guide to this year’s show. Browsing through the guide, you might notice something a little interesting under Sony’s listing on […]

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The Real Reason You Suck on Photo Sharing Sites – The Bots are Beating You

Photographers join photo-sharing sites for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s as simple as a need for recognition and the occasional pat-on-the-back. In fact I suspect that’s the reason most people join these sites in the first place; a little bit of recognition is worth big dollars in the feel-good bank. Sometimes they join those […]

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