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23/11/2023

12 Days of Christmas In this my second contributing piece to Shutterbug let’s travel back to 1994, when I shot my popular series “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Following the initial success of my early greeting cards it was suggested that I should think about creating my own version of the popular traditional song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Although I’m Australian, we lived in New Zealand for 18 years (following my husband’s 30-year television career) and one concern I had about this idea was that the song was possibly more popular in New Zealand, Australia and the UK as opposed to the United […]

In this my second contributing piece to Shutterbug let’s travel back to 1994, when I shot my popular series “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Following the initial success of my early greeting cards it was suggested that I should think about creating my own version of the popular traditional song .....

23/11/2023

A Roadmap to Elevating Your Photography Brand Let’s start with the obvious: the photography industry feels over-saturated. The bar of entry is low and it can be hard to see your path forward. The temptation to emulate or be inspired by photographers you admire and deem successful is strong. It’s so strong, it’s led to thousands of look-alike brands and websites; ultimately, feeding into the vicious cycle of over saturation. As someone who fell victim to this for many years (and lived with a brand I secretly hated), I understand how difficult it can be to break free. This post is going to walk you through the […]

Let’s start with the obvious: the photography industry feels over-saturated. The bar of entry is low and it can be hard to see your path forward. The temptation to emulate or be inspired by photographers you admire and deem successful is strong. It’s so strong, it’s led to thousands of look-al...

19/09/2023

Using Warming Gels We are going to examine using warming gels and the impact it can make in your photography. Warming gels add warmth and an inviting look into your images. They come in a variety of strengths (1/4; ½ and full) and are easy to use. I use Profoto lights (various kinds) and you can purchase a warming gel kit that magnetizes directly to your lights or you can use a holder and insert the warming gel sheet into it. I use warming gels both indoors and outdoors. Let’s start with indoors. When you use your warming gel, you will want to […]

We are going to examine using warming gels and the impact it can make in your photography. Warming gels add warmth and an inviting look into your images. They come in a variety of strengths (1/4; ½ and full) and are easy to use. I use Profoto lights (various kinds) and you can purchase a […]

10/09/2023

Nanlite PavoTube II XR Announced NANLITE, introduces the Nanlite PavoTube II XR Pixel Tubes with integrated CRMX. This revolutionary innovation enables photographers, filmmakers, and content creators to elevate their projects lighting to new levels of professionalism. These new lighting tubes feature animated pixel effects, versatile bi-color and RGB hues, and all the different lighting styles are fully controllable wirelessly, ensuring impeccable lighting control for a range of applications. The XR series builds upon the well-established X-Series tubes, known for adaptability and sturdiness. The new XR lineup boasts enhanced durability through sturdy metal construction, making them ideal for both studio and on-location setups. With the addition […]

NANLITE, introduces the Nanlite PavoTube II XR Pixel Tubes with integrated CRMX. This revolutionary innovation enables photographers, filmmakers, and content creators to elevate their projects lighting to new levels of professionalism. These new lighting tubes feature animated pixel effects, versati...

10/09/2023

Nanlite Announces FC-300B / 500B LED Lights Nanlite continues to expand its range of products for creators, photographers and professional filmmakers. Previously, they have had the Forza series that is aimed more at professional use and the FS series for enthusiast. Today they introduce the new FC series, which is a new series of LED lights with several professional features but at […]

Nanlite continues to expand its range of products for creators, photographers and professional filmmakers. Previously, they have had the Forza series that is aimed more at professional use and the FS series for enthusiast. Today they introduce the new FC series, which is a new series of LED lights w...

27/08/2023

Tamron's 35-150mm F2-2.8 for Nikon Z-mount goes on sale on Sept. 21 for $1,999 After announcing the development of the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) for Nikon Z-mount in July, Tamron has announced the new zoom lens, setting the MSRP at $1,999 and availability starting on September 21, 2023. This zoom lens is familiar, as the company released a version for Sony E-mount back in 2021. However, it will be one of Tamron’s first for Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless system alongside the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. Tamron states this will be the world’s first Z-mount zoom lens to have a maximum aperture of F2. As mentioned, the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD […]

After announcing the development of the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) for Nikon Z-mount in July, Tamron has announced the new zoom lens, setting the MSRP at $1,999 and availability starting on September 21, 2023. This zoom lens is familiar, as the company released a version for Sony E-mou...

24/08/2023

Ten Things Photographers Need to know about Achieving Success in Professional Photography To be a successful photographer… 1. You have to love photography. Okay, I know this one seems obvious. But when I say, you have to love photography, I mean you really have to LOVE IT. You will also need to have a strong interest in the business of photography. It’s not easy to create the product you are going to sell, which is what photographers do, and in order to sell a product there has to be a business. If I’ve already lost you, we might be in trouble. Photography is a business and when the business side gets tough, […]

To be a successful photographer… 1. You have to love photography. Okay, I know this one seems obvious. But when I say, you have to love photography, I mean you really have to LOVE IT. You will also need to have a strong interest in the business of photography. It’s not easy to create the [&helli...

19/08/2023

TAMRON announces development of 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Sony E-mount PRODUCT NAME 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD (Model A065) For Sony E-mount (35mm full-frame) DATE OF LAUNCH Launch Planned in the Fall, 2023 * Among full-frame compatible fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses equipped with Vibration Compensation (As of July 2023: TAMRON) Product Overview The 70-180mm F2.8 G2 marks the further evolution of the first-generation model that earned high acclaim in the marketplace and incorporates several enhancements. Leading the list of improvements of the new G2 lens is the incorporation of TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism. The lens maintains the maneuverability of class-leading compact size and weight* while enabling […]

PRODUCT NAME 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD (Model A065) For Sony E-mount (35mm full-frame) DATE OF LAUNCH Launch Planned in the Fall, 2023 * Among full-frame compatible fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses equipped with Vibration Compensation (As of July 2023: TAMRON) Product Overview The 70-180m...

13/08/2023

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12/08/2023

Progressive Posing What exactly is progressive posing? It’s a simple method, or should I say it’s a efficient system for getting lots of important images in a limited time. The Time Crunch Like other wedding photographers, I am always up against the wall when it comes totime management with couples. In fact, at Disney we only get about twenty minutesto provide our clients with their beautiful yummy images. So, for my weddings I designed a specific sequence of images (we”ll look at this in the next section) that keep the couple and the lighting in one place but take the couple”s images […]

What exactly is progressive posing? It’s a simple method, or should I say it’s a efficient system for getting lots of important images in a limited time. The Time Crunch […]

09/08/2023

Capturing Nature’s Majesty: The Art Of Wildlife Photography From A Low Angle LOW PERSPECTIVE IS THE KEY TO BUILDING A CONNECTION WITH YOUR AUDIENCE Photography is an art that allows us to capture the world from various angles, each offering a unique and different perspective. My favorite perspective is one where you get low to the ground or eye to eye with your subject. This fresh, low perspective can drastically change your ordinary photographs to an award-winning image, a viral image that spreads across social media, or a wall hanger for your own home that friends and family admire. It allows us to witness the beauty and intricacies of the natural world […]

LOW PERSPECTIVE IS THE KEY TO BUILDING A CONNECTION WITH YOUR AUDIENCE Photography is an art that allows us to capture the world from various angles, each offering a unique […]

06/08/2023

Benro announces new, ultra-portable travel tripod Benro has announced a new lightweight travel tripod: Cyanbird. Apparently named after a legendary bird that was “strong and dexterous whilst transforming into a stunning auspicious creature”. An imaginative simile […]

Benro has announced a new lightweight travel tripod: Cyanbird. Apparently named after a legendary bird that was “strong and dexterous whilst transforming into a stunning auspicious creature”. An imaginative simile […]

04/08/2023

Effective Photography Marketing Strategies: Capturing Success in a Competitive Industry In today’s highly competitive photography industry, having exceptional skills alone is not enough to thrive as a professional photographer. To establish a successful photography business, implementing effective marketing strategies is […]

In today’s highly competitive photography industry, having exceptional skills alone is not enough to thrive as a professional photographer. To establish a successful photography business, implementing effective marketing strategies is […]

01/08/2023

We want to welcome Anne Geddes as one of our contributing writers and we are happy to have her. Check back soon as we will be publishing her first feature within the next week.

30/07/2023

Florida Professional Photographer's Annual Photography Convention 2023 (FOCUS) The Florida Professional Photographer’s Association (FPP) held their Annual Photography Convention in Orlando this past weekend (July 27-30th) at the Holiday Inn Resorts Orlando Lake Buena Vista, just outside of […]

The Florida Professional Photographer’s Association (FPP) held their Annual Photography Convention in Orlando this past weekend (July 27-30th) at the Holiday Inn Resorts Orlando Lake Buena Vista, just outside of […]

28/07/2023

OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO and 50-250mm f/4 Lenses TBA in Q4 of 2023 OM Digital is planning to announce the two telephoto zoom lenses on its lens roadmap in late 2023. These lenses would be the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 […]

OM Digital is planning to announce the two telephoto zoom lenses on its lens roadmap in late 2023.  These lenses would be the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 […]

28/07/2023

Kodak Had to Engineer Brand-New 65mm Film Stock for the Black-and-White ‘Oppenheimer’ Sequences Given the historical and psychological complexity of “Oppenheimer” — the biopic thriller about physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), the “father of the atomic bomb” — director Christopher Nolan and go-to […]

Given the historical and psychological complexity of “Oppenheimer” — the biopic thriller about physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), the “father of the atomic bomb” — director Christopher Nolan and go-to […]

28/07/2023

Ten Tips for Photographing Children DON’T LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT… Ten tips that will help you get better portraits of kids. I been photographing children professionally for over 25 years. Those sweet little darlings […]

DON’T LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT… Ten tips that will help you get better portraits of kids. I been photographing children professionally for over 25 years. Those sweet little darlings […]

27/07/2023

5 Tips for Photographing Hummingbirds #1 – Listen For The Sound Of Their Wings Photographing hummingbirds is fun, challenging and rewarding. These birds are so fascinating that I can watch them for hours as they […]

#1 – Listen For The Sound Of Their Wings Photographing hummingbirds is fun, challenging and rewarding. These birds are so fascinating that I can watch them for hours as they […]

27/07/2023

25 Photography Tips for Beginners If you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or simply want to improve your skills, here are a few essential photography tips to take great photos. Photography is […]

If you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or simply want to improve your skills, here are a few essential photography tips to take great photos. Photography is fun and exciting. So, if you like taking pictures wherever you go and are looking for simple ways to improve your photography s...

27/07/2023

The Double Profile Jeff Lubin is a photographer who believes in the power of lighting and technical details to elevate his work. In his opinion, understanding the technical aspects of photography can make […]

Jeff Lubin is a photographer who believes in the power of lighting and technical details to elevate his work. In his opinion, understanding the technical aspects of photography can make […]

27/07/2023

Exploring Pre-visualization in Photography (Note: The featured image for this post is an example of knowing how to see in advance what your result will be when you press the shutter button. Through pre-visualization, […]

(Note: The featured image for this post is an example of knowing how to see in advance what your result will be when you press the shutter button. Through pre-visualization, […]