MPEX Experience

Capture Autumn’s Magic: Best Lenses for Fall Photography Gear Guide

We all know the stunning Columbus fall colors are approaching quickly, and it’s time to start preparing with the right photography gear for autumn so you can capture them beautifully! Whether you have weddings, senior portraits, family sessions, or a branding shoot coming up, it’s important to have the right gear for fall photography—especially when photographing your subjects against vibrant […]

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Gear Review, MPEX Experience

Photography Gear for Back to School: Cameras, Darkroom Kits & Discounts!

📷 Back-to-School Budget-Friendly Camera Gear Ideas As you prepare for going back to school, whether you’re diving into film photography or creating digital content, now’s the time to invest in gear that supports your creative growth! Seasonal deals and student discounts this time of year make it easier to invest in your craft!  To save […]

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MPEX Experience, Tips and Tricks

Wedding Photography: Gear, Best Practices, and Essential Tips

Wedding season has arrived!  Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, having the right wedding gear is crucial for capturing those unforgettable moments. In this post, we’ll explore essential equipment that every wedding photographer should have, along with tips and best practices to ensure you’re fully prepared for the big day. From cameras and lenses […]

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MPEX Experience

Capturing Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Blog and Photos by Leonardo Carrizo This summer I had an amazing opportunity to travel to one of the most beautiful tropical locations in the world: Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Raja Ampat means Five Kingdoms, it is an archipelago in the province of West Papua that belongs to Indonesia. It’s a location gaining popularity for adventure […]

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guest blog, MPEX Experience

Exploring Morocco: A Photographer’s Journey of Gear and Growth with the Lecia M10

Photographers Leonardo Carrizo and David B. traveled to Morocco from December 20, 2023, to January 4, 2024, exploring diverse landscapes and cultures. They hired a local guide, Ismail, and focused on street photography in vibrant locations such as Marrakesh and the Sahara. Their journey highlighted Morocco’s beauty, welcoming people, and rich traditions.

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MPEX Experience

How to create 39¢ personalized valentines with 4×6 photo prints

Midwestphotopix.com makes this process so simple, so that you can get creative for less – and read to the end for a special promo code to save even more! Valentine’s day is the best time of the year to come up with sweet and thoughtful gifts to give the ones in your life that you […]

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Gear Review, guest blog, Hands-On Impressions, MPEX Experience

Leonardo Loves Location Lighting Luxurious Cars.

Cool Cars + Great Friends + Canon + Godox = Amazing photos. Visual storyteller and Photojournalist, Leonardo Carrizo, shoots some environmental portraits of his friends with their luxury cars featuring Canon and Godox gear in this piece for Mpex-Experience. I have very cool friends with very cool toys! And by toys, I mean cars. Yesterday, […]

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guest blog, MPEX Experience

Following the Signs In Ireland. Capturing the Story Behind the Destination with Canon + Godox Gear!

Visual storyteller and Photojournalist, Leonardo Carrizo, covers event photography tips while capturing the friendly and inviting essence of Ireland and its people with Canon and Godox gear in this piece for Mpex-Experience. Sometimes the universe and the photography muses have a surprise for you, as long as you just follow the signs. Let me tell you […]

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MPEX Experience

Nature, Hiking and Landscape Photography Adventures in Iceland Captured with Canon

Our friend and visual storyteller, Leonardo Carrizo, toured the beautiful and wild country of Iceland with Canon gear in this travelogue for Mpex-Experience.  Iceland is a great travel destination if you are looking for glaciers, volcanoes, icebergs, waterfalls, ice caves, lava fields, geothermal energy, the original geyser and Viking history. For these reasons, and many […]

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Gear Review, Hands-On Impressions, MPEX Experience

The Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens – Key Points Review

This is the Midwest Photo review of the new Sigma 40mm f/1.4 Art Lens by Spencer Lookabaugh. In this review Spencer touches on 3 main points: Sharpness, Focusing Speed/Accuracy and a comparison to the two other Sigma Art lenses that are very close to focal length to the 40mm. Enjoy!   Here is a little […]

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