Holly Roa
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Good News For Mastin Labs Fans | Fujicolor Original For Capture One Is Here
It’s Christmas in August for Mastin Labs fans who prefer to process their raw files in Capture One. Today brings the release of the Fujicolor Original style pack for Capture One, the second set Mastin has converted from their meticulously-developed Lightroom presets. → Read More
"See Beyond. Trust your vision. Trust your tools"
If you’re a student who appreciates the finer things in photography life but hasn’t quite been able to squeeze a Capture One Pro subscription into your monthly expenses, today brings amazing news → Read More
Capture One Adds Two New Style Packs To Latitude Collection, Designed By Working Pros
Capture One released new Style Packs today. The new styles are part of the Latitude Style Pack and are called “Infinite Peaks” and “Pacific.” They were developed in conjunction with pro photographers Bryan Minear and John Schell, respectively. → Read More
New Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System Offers Hands-Free Lens Effects
Lensbaby, purveyors of fun gadgets to add a little creative flair to your photography, are back at it with their newly released OMNI Creative Filter System. → Read More
Phase One Release New 'Capture One Studio' and Capture One Pro 12.1 Update
Phase One has just released a new Capture One tier, however, leaving Capture One Pro as the middle ground. → Read More
Your Love Of Photography Might Be The Reason You're Overworked And Underpaid
Ever wonder why most aspiring professional photographers struggle to earn a living? Read on to see how your passion might make you "inherently exploitable." → Read More
Just Announced: Mastin Labs Is Coming To Capture One And The First Style Pack Is Available Now
Capture One fans who've been longing to use Mastin Labs presets, rejoice! The first converted pack of presets have arrived with many more to come! → Read More
Deal Alert | Capture One 12 For Fuji & Sony Half Off
If you’re a Sony or Fuji shooter who’s been eyeing Capture One, now is the time to jump on it. → Read More
Sony Announces 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens, New Polarizing Filters
Sony shooters who have been lusting after the coveted 135mm focal length but prefer native glass, prepare to open your wallets. Sony has just announced the newest addition to their full frame lens lineup, the 135mm f/1.8 G Master. Gone are the days that would-be Sony switchers lament the lens lineup - this release marks Sony’s 49th E-mount lens and 31st native full-frame FE lens. → Read More
New Capture One Integration For Palette Modular System Announced
Palette has just announced new compatibility features and a Capture One specific kit that was developed with input from working pros. → Read More
Update Alert | Capture One 12 Adds Enticements For Lightroom, Fuji Users And More
Capture One has been making steady improvements over the last handful of iterations. While it’s long been a robust, high-end program commonly found on commercial sets, until recently it hadn’t had much traction in the market for retail photographers and... → Read More
Gear News | The Hottest New Products At PhotoPlus Expo 2018
Another PhotoPlus Expo has come and gone, and this year has been a big one for gear releases. The expo floor was filled with exciting releases to check out, and we’ve brought back notes to share with our dear readers... → Read More
6 Tips To Make The Most Of A Photo Expo And Why You Should Go
If you read this site, you’re probably a gear nerd at heart (I mean that lovingly and relatably), and you would almost certainly be in your element at a major photo expo. Photo Plus Expo, an annual New York tradition... → Read More
Special PPE Edition of the Deal Dash
PDN’s annual Photo Plus Expo, held in New York City is a veritable playground for photographers. It’s packed with everything a photographer could want – world-class photographers who generously share their knowledge with the masses, gear raffles, models with sets... → Read More
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art Review | Can The Bokeh Master's Performance Match Its Size?
Sigma’s Art series lenses hold the allure of fantastic optics at prices that, while not classifiable as bargain-basement, still come in lower than first-party. The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art sparkles with this same promise, and in this particular case mimics... → Read More
Back To School | Your Guide To Photo Gear For The New School Year
It’s that time of year again – the days are getting shorter, the air is becoming crisp, leaves are just beginning their annual transition from green to their short-lived orange and yellow-tinged exhibition. Fall is a time of year that... → Read More
It's Camera Release Christmas In September
Hot on the heels of Canon’s major EOS R mirrorless full frame announcement, and Nikon’s Z series cameras just before that, is the announcement of the highly anticipated Fujifilm X-T3. The X-T2 has shared Fujifilm’s flagship spotlight with the Xpro2... → Read More
5 Common Pet Photography Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
We often photograph what we love and what’s in front of us every day. Friends and family are popular muses, and that includes the furry, feathered, and scaled variety. Photographing your pet, or any animals really, come with a unique set of challenges, however. → Read More
Here's The Best Camera of 2018 (And Other Awards) According to EISA
The Expert Imaging And Sound Association (EISA) has released their take on the best-of-the-best photo gear for 2018, and once again Sony has made a strong showing. Last year, Sony swept the awards, taking six of that year’s 19 top... → Read More
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art First Impressions
Sigma’s premium Art line of lenses has gained its share of fans and detractors over the last few years as these lenses carved a place for themselves in the high-end lens market. Offering optics to rival OEM’s most excellent glass... → Read More