Photography
Enhance your photography skills and learn more about sensor sizes, shooting speeds, lens compatibility, dynamic range and other important photo topics. We cover a wide range of topics. Discover the best lens for your genre, the smoothest workflow for your set, or how to capture the best poses.
BL Creator Interview – Esther Lee
Esther is a visual storyteller living in Seattle, originally from Los Angeles. She recently visited Korea and used the Canon EOS R5 C to capture some photos & videos during her trip. It has been quite the journey of connecting with her Korean heritage, most of which has happened throughout her
Leica Q2 First Impressions for Street Photography
The Leica Q2 is a full-frame mirrorless camera made by Leica that sports a built in Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens. It’s one of the most intriguing options in the compact fixed lens camera market as it’s one of the few to have a full frame sensor and boasts one of the most impressive lenses available
Finding the Best Focal Length for Your Street Photography
In this article I’ll be going through the most popular focal lengths people use in street photography and offer my thoughts and experiences using them for street photography as well as what kind of subject matter and shooting style each one entails. Hopefully for those just starting out you’ll h
BL Creator Interview – Faizal Westcott
Faizal Westcott is an Indonesian American photographer based in the United States. While the core of his work consists of creating autonomous personal work from the street, his ongoing longterm project is a photography focused YouTube channel. There he creates engaging, educational content about pho
My Approach to Macro Photography
I have been shooting fashion photography for 8+ years. My specialty these days have been fine jewelry. Fine jewelry often requires tighter crops to capture the detail of the piece I am shooting. This often requires a macro lens when trying to get sharper closeups.
Fine Jewelry Workflow: What’s in My Bag?
One thing about my workflow, I always strive to keep it minimal because sometimes, less is more. Whether you are growing your business, or a new photographer looking to build your book, you don’t need to have the latest and greatest but more importantly just learn to perfect what you have.
BL Creator Interview – Gail Job
Gail Job is a NYC-based fashion photographer who specializes in editorial and fine jewelry with a love for 35mm film and polaroids. Her work is inspired by natural light and the colors & textures of places she visits. Her work has been published in British Vogue, Forbes, L’Officiel Arabia, Thr
The Best Canon DSLR Cameras for 2022
Canon might be phasing out DSLRs, but they are not obsolete! Learn about 4 great Canon DSLRs and why you might want to stick with this format in 2022.
Best Lens for Wedding Photography: Top Focal Lengths to Consider
What is the best lens for wedding photography? Here are the tried and true focal lengths you should consider.
The Best Lenses for Portrait Photography
Picking the perfect portrait lens can be a challenge. Here are some of the things to look for when choosing a lens for portrait photography.
Mirrorless Cameras: Canon R5 vs. R6
Canon's mirrorless camera lineup has expanded. Take a look at our Canon R5 vs. R6 comparison to see which camera is a better fit for you.
What is CFexpress and How Does it Compare?
CFexpress is the latest memory card format. Here's what you need to know about compatibility and speed.
Canon EOS R vs. Sony a7 III Comparison
In the market for a mirrorless camera? As the EOS R and Sony a7 III start to go down in price, it's a good time to see how they compare.
9 Best Cameras for Live Streaming in 2021
While live streaming video has been around for a number of years, it became more mainstream in 2020 as people were forced to stay at home. But the best camera for streaming can vary depending on what your goals are. It may be as simple as a webcam or as complex as a full professional […]
Easy Lighting Laws for Better Portraits
I am a studio portrait artist who specializes in moody lighting. Here are the basics I remind myself of over and over again so that I can get the best results possible but in the simplest way.
The 8 Best Cameras for Travel in 2021
From compact DSLRs to flagship and mirrorless cameras, this guide breaks down the best cameras for travel in 2021.
