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Hey Pals, we had a fantastic response to our first contest—so here’s another challenge. August’s contest is out of this world! On August 21, 2017 a rare total solar eclipse will be visible from the continental United States. All you have to do is post your photo on our in the comments section of our … Read more
Wedding photography isn’t easy. Capturing those once in a lifetime moments can be the ultimate challenge for both beginning and advanced photographers. We’ve put together this easy to follow equipment guide to make your next wedding shoot a breeze. Follow these simple recommendations to capture perfect shots regardless of your budget. Check back soon for … Read more
Wedding photography presents a unique challenge for any photographer. With a mix of indoor, outdoor, still life, and event photography, it can be difficult to choose the right combination of wedding gear. Follow our gear recommendations below to make your next wedding shoot a breeze. We’ve separated the gear by price point to make it … Read more
If you’re just starting out on your photography journey, portraiture can be intimidating. It’s true that you can get breathtaking portraits using expensive, high-end gear, but what you may not know is that you can achieve a similar style of portraiture for under $140. To get this sleek portraiture look, you will need: 1 Impact … Read more
One of our favorite (and most underrated) lenses is the Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 Compact-Servo EF. The CN-E 18-80mm is Canon’s solution to a large gap in their cinema lens product line. Canon wanted to create an affordable zoom lens outfitted specifically for video and cinema production. There are many advantages to using the CN-E … Read more
Easy Setup The EZFX Expandable Jib is portable, lightweight, and can be easily assembled by one person. One of the unique features of this jib is that it can be fully assembled using the included T-Handle hex tool. Use it to get beautifully smooth panning shots. All you need is a tripod. We recommend using … Read more
Great lighting makes all the difference when shooting an interview. The Kino Flo Interview Select 3 Fluorescent Light Kit and Kino Flo Foto Flo 400 can help you achieve a sleek look at your next shoot. You can follow this lighting set up guide to recreate our dramatic lighting effect. To achieve this professional look, you … Read more
For our first Facebook contest, we asked our Pals to figure out how we got this sleek product shot of an Apothic Red wine bottle. Now, you can get the shot by following this guide. To re-create this shot, you will need: a DSLR camera such as the Canon 5DS R 3 strobe lights 5 light … Read more
Canon recently introduced the 6D Mark II, boasting a list of new upgrades to its predecessor, the 6D. Some of the new features include a 26.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 5 types of AF area selection modes, a touch screen similar to what is on the Canon 5D Mark IV, for easy selection of menu items … Read more
Have you ever looked at the back of your tripod and noticed a knob on your fluid head? This is the variable balance knob, its main function is to precisely balance your camera or lens at all angles. In this video we use the Canon 5D Mark IV, with the Canon 600mm f4/L IS II … Read more