Outdoor Flash Photography Tips for Natural or Dramatic Portraits

For some photographers, flash is only used out of necessity in low light scenarios. These natural light photographers rarely, if ever, use their flashes outdoors. Other photographers love flash and use it often both indoors and outdoors in a variety of lighting scenarios. While there is no “correct” method, having a firm understanding of flash … Read more

5 Best Small (Pocket) Camera Flashes for On Location Shoots (Updated)

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When first stepping into the world of flash photography, it can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Understanding what your budget is, how much flash power you need, and which brand to choose… these are just a few of the common questions we receive often from first-time flash users. It’s a large part of the … Read more

Best Light Meters for Professional Photographers

Best Light Meters

In photography, getting the correct exposure more often relies on the photographer’s intention rather than whether or not we’re using the best light meters, or some other method. As artists, we use light to create the overall mood, dictate the narrative, and even direct the viewer’s focus to the subject. We use our camera’s exposure … Read more

Official Wedding Photography Gear Guide (Updated)

The wedding photography gear that you need depends on your personal style, budget, and preferences. The ideal amount of gear also depends on specific characteristics of the wedding venue, such as the amount of available light, the amount of travel and walking required, and the overall security and safety of the venue. Bringing too much … Read more

Black Friday Photography Deals

SLR Lounge Deals SLR Lounge Memberships Level up your photography and scale your business this Black Friday with these special deals. (Learn More) Visual Flow Lightroom Presets Up to 33% Off! Visual Flow is offering their biggest sale of the year on their industry-standard Lightroom Presets, created by SLR Lounge and DVLOP. Designed to work in … Read more

Here are Adorama’s Best Black Friday Deals for 2022

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Adorama has dropped a ton of early Black Friday Deals, making now the best time to load up on the gear you need for next year.  Whether you’re looking to upgrade your camera or expand your creative toolkit with new flash modifiers, you’ll want to take full advantage of the lowest prices of the year … Read more

Best Studio Lights for Photographers

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When we consider “why” photographers have or use studios, one of the primary reasons is that studios provide safe harbor. They afford a bit of control and stability in contrast to shooting on-location. Aside from the weather, the element we can most control in a studio is photography’s key ingredient: lighting. Just as studios vary … Read more