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Are Your Lenses Not Weather Sealed? You Need This
by Chris Gampat
July 15, 2026
Nikon tends to be better than most of the other brands about weather resistance; except for maybe Panasonic and Tamron. That's why we created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. Dust affects your camera and lens performance more than you think, and unless you're constantly cleaning the lens contacts, your autofocus performance could end up pretty wonky. But just in case something happens, you can ensure your camera gear is always covered.
Flashpoint XPLOR 400 Pro II Strobe – An Unmissable Upgrade
by Feroz Khan
July 15, 2026
With their first gen line of strobes, Flashpoint (the US branded lineup of Godox) have established themselves as a company with affordable yet reliable speedlights and off-camera lighting accessories. They’ve recently started refreshing their lineup with next-generation releases of various units. We got our hands on the new Flashpoint XPLOR 400 Pro II strobe for …
The Best Third-Party Portrait Lens Launched Over a Decade Ago
by Nilofer Khan
July 14, 2026
Portrait photographers have some lovely lenses that one can choose from. From Canon to Sony, each company has introduced a fantastic portrait lens that meets the demands of professional photographers. However, there is one model that has stood the test of time, one that is perfect for Micro Four Third photographers. Have a look.
The Photographer That’s Making You Look Twice at a Frame (NSFW)
by Chris Gampat
July 14, 2026
Looking at the work of photographer Igor Brekhov, it's easy to see the power of humanity in an image over the world that capitalistic generative AI that is being pushed on us. "My signature is what I call 'conflict in the frame': the picture looks peaceful until you notice what is wrong," Igor tells us. And upon looking at the images of Igor's project, NOCTURNE, that's exactly what I noticed as well. At times, there was a feeling of the Blair Witch Project while at other times, the photographs felt like a nightmare.
WANDRD Just Announced the Camera Strap of the Future on Kickstarter
by Nilofer Khan
July 14, 2026
Some camera accessories help one get the best of their device. An example is a trusted camera strap, which helps photographers to lug their gear around their shoulders with ease. A good camera strap is not just stylish, but also functional for various genre photographers. Ensuring that image-makers get the best of this, WANDRD has launched a new strap system on Kickstarter today that meets their needs. Have a look.
The Most Influential 90s Music Videos for Black and White Photographers
by Chris Gampat
July 14, 2026
Are the 90s making a comeback? Apparently millennials are whistfully hearkening back to those good old days, when a Clinton was president and the tech bubble hadn't burst. And if you lived your life through music videos, you know that there were plenty of videos shot in black-and-white. Here we break down eight iconic B&W music vids and show you how you can emulate the style in your photos.
For Better Candid Portraits, Do This
by Chris Gampat
July 14, 2026
Candid portraits are much harder than you'd think they are. First and foremost, candid portraits often require one of two things: either a lot of trust in the photographer or a really stealthy photographer that absolutely cannot be seen or heard. This is what many aspire to be: the fly on the wall. But if you can't be this type of photographer, here's how you can become more like it.
