I’ve shot thousands of pics of insects without flash and tens of thousands with flash. When the lighting is bright and sunny, the results can be good without flash. But when I venture out in pursuit of photo ops, I often encounter poorly lighted situations which are better with flash. If you study the work […]
petapixel.com
If you're new to photography, we're pretty sure that you'd be scared of using a flash. And we totally understand why. The idea behind using a flash is that you need to know what light looks like. thephoblographer.com »
2021-08-09 01:00
Wedding photographer Reggie Ballesteros gets a lot of questions from aspiring wedding photographers, and one of the most common is: how do you use off-camera flash? So he’s created a comprehensive guide that covers his entire process—from the gear he uses, to his thought process during setup, through execution. “In this video, I break it […] petapixel.com »
2020-03-04 00:44
When you think about using a flash, you're probably thinking about only using it at night where you need more light. But believe it or not, the best time to use a flash is during the day. It essentially helps you get a better histogram reading by filling in details all across the board. It's also much better than using constant lights too. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-05 13:00
One of the most useful flash photography tricks everyone should learn is how to capture motion using flash. It often comes in handy especially when you need to freeze movement in an indoor setting (like weddings, events, or parties). thephoblographer.com »
2019-04-29 19:00
Using a modified DSLR, ultraviolet light bulbs, and a custom-built massive UV ring flash, Mathieu Stern teamed up with UV photographer Pierre-Louis Ferrer to capture some fascinating portraits and side-by-side video. petapixel.com »
2017-02-15 19:19
When external flash units cost up to $900 it's no wonder why people come up with incredible DIY solutions. Russian photographer duo "Koldunov Brothers" have just demonstrated how a simple balloon can greatly improve your photos. boredpanda.com »
2016-12-21 16:18
A photo of two salamanders being consumed by a carnivorous pitcher plant has won the fourth annual Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More]
I’m not your typical conservation photographer. Many conservation photographers and filmmakers spend their careers traveling to infrequently traversed crevices of our earth in pursuit of untold stories of nature and wildlife.
Leica today announced the new Elpro 52, close-up attachment for over 20 select Leica M and TL lenses that allows them to be used for macro photography. The lens screws onto the front of existing lenses, greatly reducing the focusing distance to allow you to get up close to small subjects. “The shallow depth of […]
Fotodiox has announced a great new set of lens adapters for mirrorless cameras. The Fotodiox Pro DLX Stretch adapters allow for mounting third-party lenses onto a number of major camera mounts, as well as some awesome other features.