A blog about Photography, top industry gear, and celebrating those behind the camera.
For some, shooting a sunset/sunrise is a big cliché. Online wisdom will tell you that if you want a strong portfolio or website, that you should avoid the overused sunrise and sunset shots. I agree that if you want to stand out from all the other photographers in the world, you may want to put something with more […]
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Photos and words by Spencer Lookabaugh. Check out his website and hit him up on Instagram. Model: Missy Moziejko. Lumopro surprised the photographic community in 2013 with the release of the LP180 speedlight. This successor to the LP160 offers amazing performance for a relatively low price compared to competitors. With a guide number of 110, the LP180 is […]
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Sigma has recently announced another groundbreaking lens in their acclaimed Global Vision line of Art series lenses. This is the world’s first full frame zoom lens with an f/2 aperture. You heard that right. Prime lens speed, with the ability to change the focal length of the lens. Wow. Note: Be warned, some of the files are shot […]
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As I said in my last post, I will posting my impressions of the Sigma 24-35 f/2 DG HSM Art lens as I shoot! Images featured in this blog can be viewed at high-res in the gallery at the bottom of this post. Click on any picture in the gallery, then hit ‘View full size’ to see high res versions. The […]
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Sigma was nice enough to send Midwest Photo a rare advance copy of the ground-breaking Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art Zoom Lens. We have some of the first test photos from this lens and we will continue to update you with the latest images for the next couple of days! Needless to say, we are super-psyched. Sigma […]
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Many people know that Columbus is home to one of the best zoos, so we decided to take a group out for a Field Study class this past weekend! Being the first sunny day in what seemed like weeks, I was stoked. In honor of this rare rainless shoot, I brought along the handy-dandy Fuji X-T1 […]
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Our very own Spencer Lookabaugh took out some new, compact gear for a shoot here in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Check out his review of the B2 and the Sony A7II below! I love Profoto. I think they are one of the most innovative brands in the photo industry currently. Last year they released the groundbreaking […]
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Most people know that the 5D Mark III is great for portraiture, full-frame photography, but I wanted to show what this camera could do with a 40mm Canon pancake lens and the Canon REALiS WUX6000 projector in our Learning Studio. The 40mm pancake lens is perfect for street photography and those wanting a lightweight, sharp […]
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When you want to capture minute details you use a macro lens. Portraits are usually shot in the telephoto range. 35mm or 50mm prime lenses can be great for street photography. The beauty of shooting wide-angle is that it allows the information to be presented within the context of its surrounding and allows a story to unfold. The interplay of the subjects in […]
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Many people know the Canon 1D-C as one of the best full frame cinematography cameras on the market. With 4K shooting abilities and a durable build that protects it from the elements, this camera is a benchmark for quality. What about its still image quality? I wanted to take this camera out to show its […]
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