Peak Design Capture Mount
The Peak Design “Capture Pro” Camera Clip mount is a solution to a problem I didn't know I had. It's a bit like a iPad or other tablet. Before I got one, I didn't need one. Now that I have one I can't figure [...]
Benro S6 tripod Video head
When comparing material, build and price it is hard to beat the Benro range of tripods and video heads. We uncover why the Benro S6 video head is so amazing
MindShift Rotation 180 Professional – Bag Review
If you‘re an on-the-go photographer, MindShift bags are definitely for you! "Photographers assume it’s a camera bag, and backpackers know it is, but it is possibly one of the best 'active' backpack camera bags I have come across to date!"
How to choose a lens
I think one of the number one questions we get asked, no matter what the original presentation, or theme or topic of workshop is: “Which lens should I buy?” As soon as I hear the question, I start getting nervous, because this [...]
Sensual Beauty Stock Shoot – Layouts and BTS
Last weekend we did a rather large stock shoot day at the ShootsImaging studio under the theme of Sensual Beauty / “Uber Sexy”. We had one day to shoot 8 people, and would need to overlap on outfit changes and also slot in a new [...]
CamRanger Review
Photographer Sean Nel reviews the CamRanger during a shoot of the Mrs Modern Woman Pageant shooting in the Warbirds hanger with a Antonov AN-2 in the back.
Canon EOS 70D – First Impressions
I think Canon is on a Roll: The last three bodies I have looked forward to from the Canon stable have all been better than expected. I know I might be biased, but this time it’s a body that I didn’t buy [...]
Flash Duration t.1 vs t.5
Sean Neal from Shoots Imaging tests out the difference between using t.1 and t.5 flash durations on different subject matter using Profoto lighting gear.
Benro KH25 Video Tripod – In Use
This review of the Benro KH25 video tripod takes you through the pros and cons of using this Benro tripod as well as exploring the brand that is Benro.
Canon 40mm STM Review
Photographer Sean Nel puts the the Canon 40mm STM Lens to the test and reviews it taking readers through the highs and lows of his experience.
Chocolate Body
Continuing on with our “Food” Photography, we decided to give something a bit messier a go: Chocolate! We need: 1. Chocolate: Check 2. Plastic… lots of plastic: Check 3. Cool Model: Check! 4. Assistants: Check! This was our first try at chocolate, [...]
B+W 77mm F-PRO ND (110) MRC Filter
There are days when you just need to get rid of light. Odd, I know, especially since we are always looking for more light! But true nonetheless. My first line of defence used to be my trusty old polarizer but I only drop [...]