International wedding and portrait photographers Zabrina Deng and Jeremy Chan, based in San Francisco Bay Area, make up JeZa Photography and were named one of the 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography of 2012 in RangeFinder Magazine (November issue). They’ve won first place (five times!) for international image of the year at Wedding Portraits and…
Last week we reviewed the FJ Westcott Rapid Box (see it here) and two weeks ago we reviewed the Mag Mod spot grid and gel (see it here). Today I’d like to show you an easy lighting setup that even I can do. I am the first to admit that lighting is not my strong…
FJWestcott was kind enough to send me a 26″ Rapid Box for review. I have to say that I love it. I’ve been looking for a simple speed light setup and I think I’ve found it. I simply attach it to my SB-910 and I have a traveling soft box. The bonus with the Rapid…
I was really excited the very first time I saw the MagMod Kickstarter. I immediately thought, YES, someone gets it. I immediately put the MagMod on my flash and started attaching everything it came with. I love gadgets. What Is It? Basically it is a rubber grip that goes on the head of…
We are pleased to feature Gurm Sohal, an award-winning international photographer based out of Vancouver. He focuses on a blend of photojournalism with “a modern candid edge,” and travels as far as Paris, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Kyoto for destination weddings. Read our interview to find out a little more history on Gurm, and enjoy…
We are lucky enough to be very good friends with Marko Dusak of Spinakergraphics – one of the top photographers in Europe. You may have never heard of Marko or Spinakergraphics because he’s in the small country of Croatia. But he is the perfect example of someone completely dominating their market. Marko was kind…
One of the most common questions I get is how to deal with guidelines – both what they are and how to deal with them in a real world situation. Cut Lines and Safe Zones Album companies and labs typically talk about two different lines. Some companies use different terms, but there are basically two…
Brand new on the blog, we are lucky to have some images from Erika and Lanny Mann of Two Mann Studios of Canmore, Canada. We love the way they frame their subjects using light, amazing crops and the natural setting around them. And with that use of beautiful backdrops such as mountain ranges, shooting stars, beaches…
We are thrilled this week to feature the top images of 2013 from Jesús Padilla Neri of Jesus Padilla Fotografia. We love this featured wedding including its beautiful imagery in a woodsy setting, the grand church ceremony and portraits of the couple. Thanks for sharing with us!
This week, we’re happy to feature some of Montana-based photographer Melanie Nashan’s favorite images from last year. Nashan Photographers have been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Grace Ormonde, Real Simple, Elegant Bride and more. Whether it’s in downtown Bozeman, in the mountains or on the coast, we love what she captures in her images. To see…