Just thought I’d share my thoughts and opinions on this.  Lomography has a foundational set of “rules” or creative guidelines that I’d only recently heard of. … Read the rest

The photography studio has been the traditional workplace for the professional photographer since the earliest days of commercial portraiture. Back in those days, cameras were large and heavy and the “photo lab” was on-site.… Read the rest

Learning about portrait lighting, especially flash portraiture, can be challenging.  Enlisting the aid of your friends or someone in your family is always a good idea. … Read the rest

There was a time when people didn’t smile for portraits. You’ve seen those old 19th Century photos where stiff poses and blank stares was the norm.… Read the rest

I’ve proclaimed my love for the Holga.  But not all “toy” cameras are the same; some can produce objectively better image quality than others. … Read the rest

I found a nice 135mm lens for my camera for only $55!  Well, I found that lens for my old Minolta film camera (both purchased on eBay), but it works perfectly with my Sony A7III mirrorless, too. … Read the rest

My overview of the Minolta XG-7, a film camera released in the late 1970s.  This is the first serious camera I ever owned (I bought mine back in 1977-78). … Read the rest

Here’s an overview of several speedlite flash mounts, including my favorite new mount solution, the S-Type.  Godox (as well as Neewer and Glow brands) sell this type of mount. … Read the rest