Until about 2016, the PocketWizard MiniTT1 transmitter and FlexTT5 transceivers for Nikon put the "Wizard" in PocketWizard, giving you...

A practical comparison of on-camera flash diffusion techniques, showing how different modifiers and bounce directions change light quality, shadows, and catchlights.

Photography is full of camera myths that quietly hold people back. Learn which beliefs waste money and time—and what actually leads to better photos.

A question I see often is what's the best camera flash to get? For the beginner, obviously I would not recommend paying big bucks for a...

A practical look at protective and UV filters, covering image quality tradeoffs, real-world protection, and when using a filter actually makes sense.

So I had in mind when photographing the Tetons and the Snake River at sunrise that a split grad ND filter might be handy. I brought my Cokin set, which I had purchased many years ago and used before I became a professional photographer. However, I found I was able to do more at higher quality with digital ND filters. In my early days I probably didn't realize that the ND filters reduced the sharpness of the image because I never liked my images enough to call them professiona

I've often thought about why photographers such as Dave Black choose to put four $500 Speedlights on one stick instead of just paying...

“What lens should I buy?” is one of the most common questions photographers ask—beginners and experienced shooters alike. And it’s also one of the easiest questions to answer wrong . Most people approach lens buying the same way they approach camera buying: research endlessly, compare specs, read forums, and ask strangers what’s “best.” The problem is that none of those things tell you what you  actually need. If you take marketing out of the equation and get honest about wha

Westcott Medium Apollo 28" Soft Box with Recessed Front Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Excellent Quality and...

When the unwrapping is done, and the snaps begin, I want you or that gift recipient to get the most out of that new DSLR. But if you...

Updated 2014: It's been two years and my excitement over Gary Fong's Lightsphere has completely worn off. After enough use and testing,...