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Canon announces development of EOS R5: shoots 8K video, 20fps bursts, features IBIS & dual card slots

 
 

Surprise Canon fans! The EOS R-series is expanding and in a MAJOR way with the development announcement of a forthcoming Canon EOS R5 full-frame camera. Though full details are unavailable at this time, what we do know is that the R5 looks to be an absolute beast of a camera specs-wise, going way beyond what the earlier...

10 photographers share the best and worst photographic decisions of their careers

 
 

At this year's Wedding and Portrait Photography International (WPPI) show in Las Vegas, Colin Smith of PhotoshopCAFE traveled the floor and caught up with 10 professional photographers. Smith asked each photographer the same two questions (what were the best and worst decisions of their photographic careers) and a...

Four keys to telling a story through your portraiture with Sony Artisan Me Ra Koh

 
 

Being able to tell a story through your photography is very important and something that can be difficult to achieve. Professional photographer and Sony Artisan Me Ra Koh is at WPPI with Sony and gave a presentation about the four keys to storytelling portraits.

The first key is "light." We know of the importance of...

Head-to-head: The Sony A7 III compared to its nearest rivals from Canon and Nikon. Which would you buy?

 
 

It’s getting kind of expected for Sony to announce totally amazing technology, so when they just announce something that’s really good but not extraordinary, it almost seems boring. At first glance, the Sony A7 Mark III might not seem all that exciting, but when compared against its closest competitors, you start to see...

Close & bright: Sigma announces new 70mm f/2.8 Macro and 105mm f/1.4 Art lenses

 
 

Sigma's Art series has proven very popular with photographers, enthusiast and professional alike, due to its excellent blend of performance and price. It also delivers lenses unique to a specific lens mount. With today's announcement of a pair of new Art lenses, Sigma has created its first Art macro lens and also its...

WPPI has released their extensive list of seminars, classes, and photo walks for 2018’s show

 
 

WPPI is one of the best shows a wedding or portrait photographer can attend. It's not only fun and full of excellent networking opportunities, but their seminars, classes and photo walks are also a must for attendees. This year, WPPI is making their event even more cost effective by giving all PHOTO+ members a free Full...

Lesson learned? WPPI aims to reconnect with its attendees & move on from last year’s show

 
 

I’ve been a photo/video industry trade show goer for the last 7+ years. I’ve either personally attended or followed closely just about every show out there, from Photokina and Photo Plus, to NAB to CES. There are a swath of shows, big and small, that cater to the photography industry and the number only grows each year....

Sony primed for WPPI: announces 100mm f/2.8 STF G Master and 85mm f/1.8 lenses; radio-controlled flash

 
 

Sony has announced three new products at WPPI 2017 which will surely excite wedding and portrait photographers who use Sony E-mount cameras. The new optics are the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS, and the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8. The former is designed to offer the highest ever quality bokeh for an alpha lens, thanks in part...

Camera Deals of the Day: WPPI Specials! Canon DSLR Printer Bundles; Nikon D610 Bundles; Up to $300 off Fuji cameras; Lenses, lenses & more lenses!

 
 

With the Wedding & Portrait Photography International expo in full-swing in Las Vegas this week, there's lots and lots of limited time deals and specials on a wide variety of brands of cameras and lenses. B&H, in particular, has a tons of WPPI-oriented savings, including various Canon DSLR Printer bundles as well as a...

Sony announces the HX80: “World’s smallest camera with 30x optical zoom” plus new wireless control rig

Sony today announced the new HX80 compact camera, as well as the development of a new wireless lighting control system.

The new Sony HX80 compact camera features a 30x optical zoom and 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor. The HX80 joins Sony's HX90V as the only compact high-zoom cameras with a retractable electronic viewfinder available in the US....

Why your feet truly are the best zoom lens

 
 

It was Austrian-born photojournalist Ernst Haas who once said ‘The best zoom lens is your legs.’ It’s a sentiment that often gets ignored, especially when we have so many impressive zoom lenses around us, but it’s one that consistently holds true.

During this year’s WPPI conference, American portrait photographer Brian...

WPPI Announces “This is My WPPI” Video Contest

The WPPI 2012 logo. Click here to visit the WPPI website!Winner chosen by public voting gets trip to Las Vegas, NV, to attend WPPI 2012

Hollywood, CA (December 27, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today the “This is My WPPI” video contest. Open to seasoned professional photographers as well as those just beginning their photography career, WPPI is looking for the best 30-second...

WPPI Announces Second Annual Launch Pad Event

The WPPI 2012 logo. Click here to visit the WPPI website!Exhibitors to preview new products at annual WPPI 2012 Convention and Trade Show

Hollywood, CA (December 16, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today its second annual Launch Pad event taking place on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Free to all WPPI 2012 attendees and media, Launch Pad exhibitors will preview their new products to...

WPPI 2012 Educational Seminars Feature Top-Notch Professional Photographers

The WPPI 2012 logo. Click here to visit the WPPI website!Photographers from around the world congregate in Las Vegas, NV, starting February 16, 2012 to learn from the best of the best

Hollywood, CA (November 14, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today that the best professional photographers in the business will be featured speakers during its annual convention and trade show at...