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In the last 24 hours Godox have unveiled their new camera flash – the Godox Lux Junior Retro.The design philosophy behind the brand new flash is to simplify the photography experience for those that aren’t as interested or experienced in ... Read more...

At this time of year one of the top questions we’re asked is “what gear do you recommend for a wedding photographer?”, and this isn’t a short query to answer! However, like all of our recommendations, we determine the ... Read more...

With the influx of people working from home and the surge in popularity of people live streaming or recording videos at home, a need to come across professional has become a necessity to stand out amongst the crowd and reassure your viewers that they... Read more...

Introduction We’ve all seen images of products that really stand out, and have probably seen just as many that look terrible. You only need to check online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook Marketplace to see what we mean. As the saying goes... Read more...

In the words of our in-house photographer, Mike Crompton - brand new father to 3-week-old baby Robbie- read the challenges and experiences of a professional photographer trying their hand at a newborn photoshoot. One of the things I looked forward ... Read more...

Photographing bottles isn’t especially difficult, people just think it is. It is though a big subject, because there are loads of different ways of doing it, and different approaches will produce different results and create different thoughts... Read more...

The Best Backdrops for Photography and Videography Backdrops have always been a popular item with photographers. In the 1960s, world renowned photographers such as David Bailey and Terrance Donavan became popular for their unique styles and look in ... Read more...

Softboxes are the popular go-to tool for producing soft light, especially in the studio, because they combine the advantages of both shoot through and reflective umbrellas, i.e. they produce even, soft light that can be placed as close as required ... Read more...

Continuous lighting is becoming increasingly popular for photographers/videographers that are looking into studio lighting for the first time. The headache of syncing up your camera to your trigger and flash is removed, and the photographer is ... Read more...

Any keen photographer - regardless of their experience - is always looking for ways to improve the quality of their shots. Most beginner cameras come with a built-in flash which is serviceable but is very limited in lighting options. Adding ... Read more...