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The Sony ZV-E10 is an APSC 24.2 megapixel mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and content creators with an interchangeable lens mount. The ZV-E10 features the same Bokeh Switch and Product Showcase Mode as the ZV-1. You can find a high resolution JPG downloadable gallery of sample photos I took on the ZV-E10 at the bottom of this blog post.
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is an ultra telephoto zoom lens for Sony FE mount, similar and a little bit cheaper than the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS. While we will be doing bird photography and testing out bird videography - I thought it would be fun to use this Tamron 150-500 for portrait photography.
The Helios 44-2 is a 58mm f2 lens and during this photoshoot I am using it on the Sony A7III and Fujifilm X-T4. I had a couple of questions during my last portrait photoshoot with a vintage lens. The Helios is a lens made for film cameras, so it requires manual focus when used on a digital camera.
The Samyang AF 85mm f1.4 FE is an auto-focus telephoto prime lens that I am using on the full frame Sony A7iii. This 85mm is a budget-friendly counter option to the Sony GM 85mm f1.4.
In this portrait photoshoot, I share 5 tips for better portrait locations even when you find yourself in a mundane location. The photos in this creative photoshoot behind the scenes were shot on the Canon 5D mk4 + Canon EF 35mm f1.4 mk1.
The Canon RF 50mm f1.2 and Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 are two flagship, high-end 50mm lenses. In this comparison we are going to be putting both lenses head to head in a real world setting. I am using the RF 50mm f1.2 on the Canon ROS R5. And the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 is being used on the Sony A7III.
Taking self portraits as a photographer can be beneficial for many reasons. When I first started photography and was learning my way around a camera, I would regularly take self portraits.
In this beginner friendly Lightroom tutorial, I show you how to balance strong highlights and shadows to a portrait.
Every photographer has their own unique vision and way of capturing portraits. In this behind the scenes video, Mitch Lally and I are photographing the same couple in the same location. We are even using the same focal length - a 35mm! Watch our portrait photoshoot below to see how different our results are.
Editing portraits taken with natural light indoors can be tricky to balance tungsten light and skin tones. In this Lightroom tutorial I take you through the steps on editing indoor portraits.
The GM 85mm f1.4 is an FE mount prime lens for Sony cameras. I am using this lens for portrait photography on the Sony A7iii.
The 85mm, 100mm and 135mm are all popular prime lens choices when it comes to portrait photography. We are going to be putting each lens to the test during a portrait session to see the differences.
In this Lightroom tutorial, learn how to edit vintage tones for your photography. This tutorial uses NO presets and I show you how to edit vintage colours from scratch.
I am using the X-T4 with the XF 23mm f1.4 lens, which is the full frame equivalent to 35mm. While my favourite focal length for portraits and photography is 35mm on full frame, I do prefer using the XF 35mm f1.4 or XF 50mm f1.0 on Fujifilm cameras.
The Fujifilm X-T4 is a 26MP APS-C mirrorless camera. I am using the X-T4 with the XF 35mm f1.4 lens, which is the full frame equivalent to 50mm. This is one of my favourite lenses for portrait photography from Fujifilm.
In this tutorial, I share with you how to take sharp photos on a DSLR camera. This tutorial in particular focuses (no pun intended!) on how to take sharp portraits when shooting wide open at f1.2 and capturing movement at the same time.
The Sony A7R4 is a 61MP, full frame mirrorless camera. I am using the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 lens for this portrait photoshoot. It’s been a long time since I’ve done a portrait photoshoot on a 50mm lens.
The Canon EOS R6 is a 20MP, full frame, mirrorless camera. I am using the R6 with the RF 28-70mm f2.8 zoom lens for these portraits. The EOS R6 is a camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and videographers, sitting below Canon's 45MP EOS R5.
In this beginner friendly Lightroom tutorial, I share with you my top 5 tips when it comes to editing portraits. These are things I look out for and edit my photos with for every photoshoot that I do.
The Canon RF 28-70mm f2L USM is a standard zoom lens for Canon’s RF-mount mirrorless cameras. It was the first full-frame zoom lens with a constant f/2.0 aperture, delivering prime-like image quality with zoom versatility. This lens is a favorite among wedding, portrait, and event photographers who want the best possible image quality in a zoom.
