Lighting
When you start diving into the world of lighting, you will likely run into several questions regarding products that are seemingly the same thing – or at least achieving the same thing. How does a snoot differ from a Fresnel? What’s the difference between using a grid, and using a black flag to control a […]
Other
Purchasing equipment from the used market can be an effective way to save money. However, there is a risk of ending up with subpar or defective items, such as a damaged lens or broken gear, with no option for return. Given our extensive experience handling thousands of pieces of equipment daily, we would like to […]
How To's
I recently worked with a retoucher, as I needed help with some pesky skin texture that my normal retouching techniques weren’t working on. Following that help, the retoucher asked how I was able to get great skin tones straight from the camera (she’s one of the few who actually sees the RAW images from my […]
Equipment
I’ve been a fan of digital medium format for a long time. 10 years in fact, first shooting with a Hasselblad H4-D50C, and then with the PhaseOne IQ250, only to be using my current camera with the Fuji GFX 100S. But my love for medium format has always been with the resolution available in medium […]
Equipment
There have been some incredible photo and video moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics this year – highlighting incredible moments of victory for the world’s greatest athletes. However, many people don’t realize the amount of pre-production that goes into gearing up for the Olympics, so much so that major manufacturers like Canon, Sony, and Nikon […]
