5-in-1 reflector is a super-handy tool for both bounding and diffusing the light. Arron Nace from Phlearn shows you seven different setups you can create using a single light, with the addition of a reflector or even simple foamcore. Both the reflector and the foamcore are pretty cheap, yet they are versatile and can help you create a whole lot of lighting setups. Check out some of Arron’s suggestions for using them for portrait photography, both in the studio and outside in the sunlight....

When we step back and take a look at the bigger picture, it’s easier to see any situation more clearly. It’s similar to aerial photography: when you go up there and see the bigger picture from above, you’ll see so much that’s impossible to see from the ground. With his work, German photographer Tom Hegen is the perfect example of this. He focuses on aerial photography that documents the traces we leave on the earth’s surface....

A new Canon patent spotted by the folks at Northlight Images shows a design for a new Canon EF to RF mount lens adapter. What’s so special about this one? Well, apparently, the purpose of this one seems to be to turn every Canon EF lens out there into a soft focus lens when used on an EOS R (or other, future RF mount body). The patent shows the adapter working in conjunction with a variety of Canon EF lenses, including the 24mm f/1....

The photographer logo or wordmark is the foundation of your visual identity — the visual representation of your company’s brand and core values. A logo can drive the look and feel of all your marketing materials. After all, it appears anywhere your business name appears. Table of Contents Table of Contents A Photographer Logo: The Core of a Brand’s Visual IdentityWhat to Consider Before Designing a Photographer LogoLogo vs. WordmarkThe Photographer Logo as a WordmarkThe Photographer Logo As a Pictogram or IdeogramHow Font and Colors In a Wordmark Can Represent a Photography BrandUsing a TaglineIncorporating a Specialty into the LogoRegistering a Logo with the US Trademark Office...

If you’re a fan of 1990s gadgets, I bet you owned (or just wanted to own) a Game Boy camera, or perhaps you still do. The 1998 digital camera is still fun to play with today, and Analogue Pocket wants to make it more relevant for the 21st century. Thanks to this gadget, you’ll be able to save your Game Boy camera photos to a MicroSD card and avoid the annoying cables and outdated ports....