Canon EOS R6 Mark II Review — A Creator’s Dream Hybrid Camera
A practical, real-world look at the Canon R6 Mark II and why creators love this hybrid camera.
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The Sensor Cleaning Swabs I Use When Dust Spots Ruin My Photos
If you’ve ever opened your photos on a big screen and spotted faint gray blobs in the background—always in the same exact place—it might be time to inspect (and possibly clean) your camera’s sensor. The good news? You don’t need to spend hundreds sending your camera to a shop. You can verify the problem yourself…
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The Lens Cleaning Cloth I Always Keep in My Camera Bag
A quick guide to the microfiber lens cleaning cloth I trust for all my cameras, lenses, and filters. After 10 years of shooting professionally, I’ve learned that lens smudges can ruin a great photo. I’ve tried everything from using my t-shirts (do NOT do this–please!), to using car detailing microfiber towels. But the ones I…
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Softbox vs. Umbrella for Small Product Shoots (and Which to Buy First)
Learn how softboxes and umbrellas shape light differently, and find out which modifier suits your space, budget, and shooting style.
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How to Use a $30 LED Light Panel for Food Photography (and Get Beautiful Results)
You don’t need expensive gear to make mouth-watering food photos. Learn how to light with an inexpensive LED panel using smart placement, diffusion, and simple reflectors.
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5 Food Photography Basics
Some of my first food photography gigs were shooting local restaurant DoorDash menus. It wasn’t glamorous. It didn’t pay well, at all. I loved the experience because I got to meet some really cool restaurant owners. I photographed (and sometimes ate) some phenomenal food, and learned how to shoot on location. As the months went…
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5 Product Photography Tips
Product photography is crucial for businesses who want to showcase their items in an attractive and professional manner, especially in e-commerce. These 5 product photography tips will help you enhance your product photography. Lighting is Key Good lighting can make or break your product photos. Natural light works well for some products, but you might…
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This Trick Lets You Create a 3D Illusion Photograph
This post is a simple and fun practice exercise on how to create a 3D illusion photograph with basic props. Materials Setup First, start with an empty table–or floor space. I placed my cards like this: First the black card. Second, the light blue card. Finally, the darker blue card at a 45° angle. I…
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9 Food Photography “Must Haves” — (It’s not what you think)
When you scroll through your social media feed, the glint of a perfectly roasted chicken or the vibrant red of a freshly sliced tomato can bring an immediate rumble to your stomach. That’s the power of food photography—a culinary seduction that owes as much to the mise-en-scène as it does to the dish itself. However,…
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How to Photograph Hamburgers
Photographing a hamburger in an appealing and appetizing way requires attention to detail, proper lighting, composition, and food styling. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create mouthwatering hamburger images.
