Recent BTS Articles
Film Photography Challenge: Canon A-1 and Ilford HP5
With digital photography more accessible than ever, is film worth it? I picked up my film camera and shot my first roll of black and white film in over 10 years.
Is the Insta360 GO 3 the Smallest Vlogging Camera in the World?
Natural Light Waterfall Portraits in Bali With the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L Lens
If you are looking for beautiful, natural light portraiture and how to pose models effectively, this is a fabulous video set in an amazing waterfall location with a professional model. Join Irene Rudnyk here behind the scenes on this adventure and watch the magic unfold.
Overcoming Creative Challenges in Fine Art Nude Photography
Things don't always go as planned during photoshoots. Here are five questions to ask yourself when trying to overcome a creative challenge.
How to Photograph Landscapes Outside the Golden Hour
Bright and sunny skies, or bluebird skies, as some call them, are the bane of landscape photographers. Or are they? We’ve all been taught to seek out the “good” light of golden hour or dramatic skies. This video talks about how to walk away with great images even on those sunny, cloudless days.
Mimicking the Look of a High-End Campaign With No Budget
Natural Light Beach Portraits in Bali With the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L Lens
If you are looking for beautiful, natural light portraiture and how to pose models effectively, this is a fabulous video set in an amazing location with a professional model. Join Irene Rudnyk behind the scenes on this adventure and watch the magic unfold.
Abstract Photography Tips to Improve Your Compositions
Do you find yourself overwhelmed and stuck when composing a landscape photography scene? Having some tips on what to look for can help if you are stuck. This video looks at the world of abstract photography as a way to find scenes and compositions.
Shooting With a Broken Lens: Genius or Giant Mistake?
I was challenged to photograph an entire portrait shoot using a broken lens. Can a consumer-grade camera and a half-broken, old lens from eBay create anything interesting?
5 Photographers Shoot the Same Models at the Same Location
Behind the Scenes of Bird Photography in Scotland
A Journey Into Kodak's Film Factory: Part 3
This is the last of three videos that dive deep into how Kodak makes film for your cameras. In this third video, we get a peek into how the large, wide rolls of light-sensitive film that were made in the previous stages are now cut into narrower strips and packaged for us to use!
Incredible Bird Photographer Shares Her Secret Tips
$50 Versus $5,000 Camera in a Car Shootout
Tips for Better Landscape Photos in New Locations
Do you struggle with your landscape photography when at a new location? It can be challenging when you are photographing a new area. You don’t have a go-to composition, you don’t know when the light is best, and so on. This video walks through how one photographer approaches a new location.
3 Biggest Changes Currently Happening in the Photo Industry and How We Can Adjust
Today, let’s discuss some of the biggest changes currently happening in the market and how those changes will affect our lives and our businesses as professional photographers.
Minimalist Photography in the Middle of a Desert
Behind the Scenes of a Natural Light Portrait Shoot in Costa Rica
2 Photographers Go Head-to-Head Shooting With Only Hard Reflectors
BTS of a Stunning Music Video in a Modest Location
The Value of Teamwork in Creative Endeavors
A few brief words on why it sometimes pays to have more hands in the kitchen when cooking up a creative project.
50mm Versus 85mm: Side-by-Side Lens Comparison for Portraits
How I Ended Up Using 11 Nikon Z9 Cameras to Film a TV Pilot
Today, we will eschew all the glitz, glamour, and pixel-peeping and get down to brass tacks on why I chose to use a specific camera for a specific use case.
Three Non-technical Concepts That Are Essential to Photographers
In last week’s article, I discussed three mistakes to avoid when building a career as a photographer or filmmaker. Today, let’s look into three broader concepts that you might want to lean into.
10 Simple Portrait Lighting Setups for You to Try
There are myriad ways you can light your subject in portraiture, and whether you're jaded by your go-to setup, or overwhelmed as to where to start, this video can help you add some more styles to your arsenal.
How to Overcome Winter Burnout
If you find yourself struggling during the colder, darker seasons, you're far from alone. In this video, Aidin Robbins goes through how he combats winter burnout and how you can, too.
Easy and Creative Tips for Filming Yourself
Whether you don't have anyone to help you on a shoot, or you're filming a vlog, sometimes you need to be on the other side of the camera. Here are some tips on how to make that footage the best it can be.
See How an Advanced Modern Lens Is Made
Modern camera lenses are small marvels, absolutely packed with technology and intricate, precise machinery. Rarely do we get a chance to look inside them, however. This neat video takes you inside one of Fujifilm's manufacturing plants to see how they put together one of their newest and most advanced lenses, the XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR.
Testing the Sigma 65mm f/2 for Portraits
If you're a portrait photographer, you'll know the feeling of getting a new lens and going on your first portrait shoots with it. That feeling was strong for me over a decade ago and it's just as strong now!