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Tamron has announced the 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2, a second-generation all-in-one zoom lens designed for Sony E mount full frame mirrorless cameras.

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For the last 5 days, 5DayDeal has featured the deal of the year including over $4,300 value in photography products and education for only $186. You have a few more hours to save 96 percent on products from dozens of industry leaders.

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Looking for a laptop that doesn't just keep up with AI and creative workflows but actually excels at them? The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers desktop-class performance in a package you can slip into a backpack, with battery life that lasts all day and AI capabilities that feel genuinely transformative.

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Some people might totally disagree with me on this one. Many photographers will say that upgrading your equipment, traveling farther, or chasing the perfect light is what pushes your work forward. I don’t believe that anymore. The biggest improvement in my photography didn’t come from buying new gear or visiting remote locations — it came from a simple habit: regularly returning to a familiar place to practice.

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Sony’s first G Master macro lens pushes into rare territory. With a 1.4x magnification ratio and sharpness that holds up even on high-resolution sensors, the FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM lens opens new ground for detailed close-up work. Its bright f/2.8 aperture also makes it a capable portrait option, creating smooth separation without compromising precision.

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Medium format cameras reveal depth and texture in a way smaller sensors can’t touch. That’s the kind of look most photographers chase when they want their portraits to feel dimensional instead of flat. It’s not about sharpness alone. It’s about how focus rolls away from the subject into blur, and how that shift shapes mood.

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Aura has introduced the Ink, a cordless color e-paper frame designed to bridge the gap between the permanence of a printed photo and the flexibility of a connected device. The frame aims to give users a way to display more photos at home without adding another glowing screen. With up to three months of battery life on a single charge, Ink can be mounted flush to the wall or placed on a tabletop.

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Zoner Studio is rolling out its highly anticipated fall update today, bringing a suite of intelligent features designed to help photographers spend less time culling and more time creating.

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Building a wedding photography business that feels personal and rewarding starts with more than just skill behind the camera. It’s about creating a system that helps you attract the right clients, set clear goals, and build a sustainable business that doesn’t burn you out. That’s especially true as engagement season approaches, when booking decisions for the next year’s weddings are made fast and in clusters.

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How do you go about photographing and "light painting" a 350-foot-long dragon serpent? There were also some problems to solve. I'll reveal all the behind-the-scenes secrets and more of how I captured this giant dragon under the stars.

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Every new photographer makes the same expensive mistakes. You buy gear that looks professional, sounds essential, and promises to elevate your work. Then it sits in a drawer while you wonder why your photos still look amateur. The problem isn't your talent or dedication. The problem is that the photography industry has convinced beginners to spend money on the wrong things.

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Since the first iteration of the DJI Mini series drone, I have always dreamed of having a small, portable drone equipped with a large 1-inch sensor—specifically, a drone capable of combining the benefits of being lightweight while delivering great image quality. Prior to this, it had always been a game of choosing your compromise. Flying a compact drone meant compromising on image performance, while a larger drone naturally offered better quality at the expense of portability.

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Next to the very popular nifty fifty, the 85mm prime is the most accessible fast prime lens for photographers who want to get into portrait photography without having to spend so much immediately. This redesigned 85mm from Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO just might change things.

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Developing your own style in photography is one of the biggest challenges for any photographer. We’re constantly told that we have to stand out from the crowd to succeed. But what does that actually mean in practice? How do you find a style that feels authentic? And do you even need a distinct signature look to make it in photography?

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The Canon RF lens lineup has reached a point where the choices feel endless. But when you’re trying to build a kit that goes beyond “good enough,” knowing which lenses truly rise above the rest can save a lot of time and regret.

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If you shoot on Sony E mount and love the look of a fast 50mm, this comparison might make you rethink what’s in your bag. The classic 50mm f/1.4 is often the first serious lens many buy, but prices and performance vary more than you’d expect.

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Building a business around what you actually love doing isn’t just ideal; it’s necessary if you want to stay in it long-term. In wedding photography, it’s easy to say yes to everything early on, but that lack of focus can quietly drain your passion. The more you take on without intention, the harder it becomes to build a business that feels like it’s yours.

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Perfect skin color isn’t just about getting exposure or contrast right. It’s about understanding how sensors interpret light and how color balance shapes emotion. You’ve probably seen portraits that look too green or too pink even when the lighting seemed perfect. The secret lies in how your camera reads color and how you correct that before touching any creative edits.

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You can improve your photography anytime, anywhere—no camera needed! The idea sounds a little far-fetched, but research in other fields shows it works. Athletes, musicians, and even surgeons have used this type of exercise to sharpen their skills—so how can photographers take advantage of it, too?

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You've got 14 browser tabs open. Three YouTube reviewers are contradicting each other about the same camera. Your spreadsheet comparing megapixel counts, autofocus points, and ISO performance has grown to 17 columns. A credit card sits ready in your other hand. But you still can't decide, because there's always one more forum thread, one more comparison video, one more spec sheet promising to reveal which camera is truly "best."

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