Reliable 800Ws Power for Demanding Location Shoots Godox has announced the AD800Pro, a powerful 800Ws battery-powered monolight designed for photographers who need dependable main-light performance on location. Built to handle bright outdoor conditions, fast-paced workflows and color-critical work, the AD800Pro combines high output, precise control and flexible power options in…
K&F CONCEPT Ultra-Low Reflection ND2–400 Variable ND Filter (Nano-X Series)
The K&F CONCEPT ND Filter is for photographers and videographers wanting a versatile, high-quality variable ND without stepping into the ultra-premium price bracket. This is a standout option. The ultra-low reflection design genuinely improves contrast and clarity, and the build quality feels solid and professional. Ideal for long exposures, portraits,…
Clean up Backgrounds and remove distractions in Lightroom and Aperty
Today I am walking you through a full edit of an aerial portrait of Jaslyn using Lightroom Classic and Aperty Portrait from Skylum, showing how to clean up backgrounds, remove distractions, refine lighting with masks, and apply quick professional retouching without ever touching Photoshop. If you want to see how…
Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe With Canned Beans
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. If your family is hungry now and you don’t have time to soak beans or babysit the stove, this red beans and rice is for you. It is quick, cozy,…
Editing Christmas Portraits in Aperty | Quick & Easy Portrait Retouching
Julie Powell is a passionate photographer and educator, running online classes and workshops for still life, macro, food and portraits, based in Melbourne, Australia. Julie is also an award-winning digital artist and photographer who has a deep passion for fine art and conceptual photography, having exhibited in galleries in Europe,…
Review: NEEWER DT-ENEL15 Camera Battery Charger for travel
The NEEWER DT-ENEL15 Battery Charger and Two Batteries set keeps things simple. Everything. Just. Works. The batteries deliver OEM-level capacity, the charger is compact enough for any bag, and the whole kit performs reliably in real shooting conditions. During long-exposure night photography, the batteries held up, the charger worked quickly…
MagCam Phone Grip & Fill Light Review
The MagCam Phone Grip by PGYTech is one of those little gadgets that promises to make mobile shooting feel more like handling a real camera, and for the most part, it delivers. It has a smart modular design, a built-in power bank and a handy magnetic remote, but it also…
crunchy brown butter baked carrots – smitten kitchen
This is a relatively small side dish, but you can absolutely double or triple it in a larger dish. 1 pound (455 grams) baby carrots, the peeled and bagged kind 5 tablespoons (75 grams) unsalted butter, divided ¾ cup panko-style plain breadcrumbs Kosher salt 1 medium shallot, chopped 2 garlic…
Review: NEEWER Z160 Retro Camera Flash
THE NEEWER Z160 Retro Camera Flash is a fun, versatile, cool-looking compact and affordable on-camera flash aimed at beginner photographers. It could not be easier to use! It’s also surprisingly useful for a variety of applications. Note: NEEWER sent us the Z160 Retro Camera Flash to review and keep. However,…
pumpkin basque cheesecake – smitten kitchen
If you’re mixing this in a food processor, cold cream cheese is fine. If you’re using a handmixer or stand mixer, it’s best to have the cream cheese softened at room temperature first. ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar ⅓ cup (45 grams) cornstarch ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 ½…