Viltrox 35mm F1.8 Z-Mount Lens REVIEW
A lightweight workhorse, the Viltrox 35mm F1.8 Z-Mount Lens is a great run and gun lens for on-the-go travel photography. I took this lens on a recent trip to visit some beaches in California and…
NEW: Neon Overlay Pack
New Product Drop: Neon Overlay Pack I'm excited to announce that I've just dropped my first new product for 2022, the Neon Overlay Pack! I created this pack to share my love of the Neon…
Soft Portrait Lighting Guide for Beginners
Do you want to photograph more flattering portraits? Want to turn a Hard Light source into a Soft Light? There are 4 basic ways to create or give the perception of Soft Portrait Light. In…
Laowa 35mm f/0.95 FF Lens Review
Laowa 35mm Lens Review A true bokeh monster, the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 full frame lens holds the title of the Widest, Fastest full frame mirrorless lens. It's time for a #Bokehlicious lens review! I'll be…
9 Portrait Tips for Better Travel Photography
Chances are, if you’ve ever tried to document your travels with a camera, you’ve taken some cliché, if not really cheesy travel photos. Travel Portrait Photography isn't easy... I've taken my share of terrible images, and…
Viltrox 24mm F1.8 Lens Review
A cinematic vlogging and portrait beast! This is how I describe the New Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Wide Angle Lens. Rarely do I like to break out the word "cinematic," but with the wide field of…
Z-Series Multiple Exposure Photography Guide
Double exposures are a powerful technique that, when used as a storytelling tool, can be unparalleled for photographers. The double exposure originally comes from analog photography, when you expose more than one image on your…
Swirly Bokeh Monster – Helios (Ге́лиос) 44-2 Lens Review
Known by many for its "swirly" bokeh, the Helios (Ге́лиос) 44-2 is one of my favorite lenses for so many reasons. This vintage Soviet lens was optically modeled after the Carl Zeiss Biotar, which gives the Helios…
10 Neon Portrait Photography Tips
What is Neon Portrait Photography? Neon signs give off a unique light that can make for some stunningly colorful, glowing photographs. But the same properties that make them look magical to the human eye, can…
7 Reasons Why Instagram is DEAD
Is Instagram Truly Dead? Not growing on Instagram? You're not alone! Being a creator today is easier than ever. Because of that, anyone can do it and content creation has become an over-saturated market. Instagram…