A couple of years ago, Godox released the AD600 (also known as the Flashpoint XPLOR 600), a battery-powered 600ws TTL HSS capable flash that took the industry by surprise. Sure, other brands had battery-powered strobes too, but not at that flash power with TTL and HSS and a price point that low. I was interested … Read more
Godox is a quality Chinese brand that offers alternatives to products from Canon and other high-end flash manufacturers at a lower price. Of course, there are some sacrifices here and there, but is compatibility one of them? Godox flashes (aka Flashpoint), speedlights, and strobes are compatible with Canon cameras. Godox TTL speedlights (speedlite) such as … Read more
If you are looking for cheap flashes and strobes, you’ve probably come across Godox and Flashpoint. You probably noticed that the products are pretty similar. The question is, are they the same? In this article, we will answer that question for you, and we will help you navigate both product lines. Flashpoint is a Godox … Read more
There are many lens choices that are suitable for product photography. Perhaps you’ve narrowed it down and are wondering if a 50mm lens is a good choice for product photography. A 50 mm lens for product photography is an ideal choice for cameras with crop sensor cameras (APS-C or Micro Four Thirds). For full-frame sensor cameras, … Read more
Photographing bottles is challenging. It’s tricky to make them look good because you get all kinds of reflections on the glass. It’s these reflections that make red wine bottles even more difficult to photograph than white wine bottles. In this article I’m going to show you how to photograph wine bottles on a white background … Read more
In this article, I’m going to show you how to photograph watches for professional results. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the steps required for amazing watch photography. I’ve also made a video of this tutorial at the end of this article. Photography Gear and Camera Setting for Watch Photography When I’m working with … Read more
Dodging and burning are key skills for any photographer and it’s particularly useful for architectural photography and real estate photos. In this article, I’m going to show you in particular how to adjust and fix up grey looking ceilings and make them much brighter and more appealing. I’ll also look at adjusting some of the … Read more
This tutorial is going to cover how to download and install the Pixieset plugin for Adobe Lightroom. After installation, I will show you how to create a gallery using Pixieset. If you prefer, I also have a video of this process at the end of this article. Download Pixieset Plugin So to get started with … Read more
As a professional product photographer, backing up photos is a must-do. But let’s face the facts, it is a real pain to do a manual backup. That’s why I’ve developed a fully automated backup workflow, for photographers using Lightroom, a NAS drive and cloud storage. It will also work for videographers as well. If you … Read more
We can all use some inspiration to fire up our photography creativity from time to time. So I’ve put together a collection of photography quotes to inspire and make you laugh. So whether you’re looking for inspirational photography quotes or funny photography quotes, there is something to capture the imagination of every photographer. “Your most … Read more