Rebecca Melville

Rebecca studied Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis on technical production and feature writing. She enjoys exploring accessibility in tech, emphasizing products that are intuitive and user-friendly. She also loves anime and receiving compliments on her custom keyboard.

Latest Articles

How to Choose the Right Paper for Photo Prints

2 days ago

Printing your photos is an exciting step to take as a photographer. Whether you are sharing your work with loved ones, preparing for a critique, or supplementing your income, printing invariably adds dimension to the artistic process that will shape and improve your craft. Like photography, a lot of photo printing boils down to having the right tools and knowing how to use them. Today we are…

Printers & Accessories

FUJIFILM Scales Down with the Pocket-Sized INSTAX PAL Camera

1 week ago

FUJIFILM is redefining compactness with its new INSTAX PAL, a palm-sized digital camera designed to snap photos anywhere and print them later. This will be the first INSTAX camera that does not print photos itself—instead, it’s meant to connect to FUJIFILM’s line of INSTAX…

instant film cameras

Gift Ideas for Portrait Photographers

1 week ago

Finding appropriate gifts for portrait photographers can be tricky, so if you’re looking for some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. We have some neat gift suggestions that are sure to please any portraitist, from beginner to pro. Profoto A2 While most portrait photographers already have their tried-and-true studio configuration, that doesn’t mean you can’t gift them with a nice strobe…

LED Lights

Continuous Lighting

Butterflies & Reflectors

Photography Backgrounds

Choosing the Best Mobile Printer

2 weeks ago

Mobile printers have exploded in popularity in recent years, filling a niche that accompanied the surge of instant cameras. While pocket-sized printers are great for smartphone users looking to emulate the instant camera aesthetic, they can also be practical for all kinds of creative pursuits. We’re going to highlight our top mobile printers and why they might be useful to your workflow. Canon…

Mobile Printers

Printers & Accessories

Lensbaby Announces Omni Universal Collection

3 weeks ago

Lensbaby just announced its latest OMNI collection, the OMNI Universal Collection. Offering a variety of mountable shapes and objects, users can enjoy applying unique in-camera effects to enhance their visual narratives.…

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Filter Kits

Godox Announces Portable ADS200 and AT200Bi Lights

3 weeks ago

Godox recently added the ADS200 and AT200Bi lights to the ranks of its portable and practical lighting fleet. The ADS200 is a stick flash head designed…

Continuous Lighting

LED Lights

A Guide to Filters for Lenses

4 weeks ago

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If you ask most consumer-camera owners why they keep a filter on their lens, a majority will most likely reply, “For protection.” While filters do protect the surface of your lens against dust, moisture, and the occasional thumb print, the primary function of lens filters is really to improve…

Filters & Accessories

Landscape Photography

Genaray Announces Mini Moon RGB LED

1 month ago

Genaray recently announced its round Mini Moon LED light. This RGB lighting solution is designed to provide soft, broad coverage that is perfect for tabletop photography, portraits, and interviews.…

Continuous Lighting

LED Lights

Top Lighting Gifts for New Photographers

1 month ago

Lighting is one of the most important tools a photographer can have, which is why lighting accessories can make excellent gifts for photographers of all skill levels. But if you’re a new photographer or giving a gift to one, knowing what to get can be difficult. We have assembled a list of lighting gifts we'd recommend, especially for newbies, so you can hone your lighting skills with some of our…

Lighting & Accessories

Flash & Accessories

Photography Strobes

Recommended Cameras for Street Photography

1 month ago

When you’re venturing into public spaces for street photography, a compact camera is a must-have. Sure, a lightweight camera is easier to carry around, but an unobtrusive shooter is also the key to getting those perfectly spontaneous shots. You’re going to want to go small and pocketable, with accessible settings to adjust easily while you’re on the move. Let’s explore some solid options for your…

Street Photography

Photography Accessories

Every Day Carry

EDC

Gifts for Landscape Photographers

1 month ago

For landscape photographers, having the right equipment is everything. You want gear that is lightweight, rugged, and easy to travel with. Multipurpose gear that has a variety of practical applications when you’re out in the field never hurts either. If you are a landscape photographer or buying a gift for one, we have some great product recommendations for every budget. $5-$50 Gifts 1.…

Photography Bags & Cases

How to Choose a Vlogging Camera

1 month ago

2023 has been another banner year for vloggers. Not only did we see new releases from familiar faces like GoPro and Sony, but big-name camera brands like Canon and FUJIFILM wheeled out their own vlog-specific and vlog-friendly cameras, making content creation more accessible than ever. With vlogging on the rise and showing no signs of stopping, you might be interested in getting a vlogging camera…

Vlogging

Mirrorless Cameras

A Guide to On-Camera Flash

1 month ago

An on-camera flash is an indispensable accessory for many photographers. While it provides light to supplement dark conditions, an on-camera flash also allows you to achieve more balanced exposures in daylight conditions, permits freezing of fast-moving subjects, and can even be used to control other flash light sources. With so much to offer, an on-camera flash can become an integral part of…

Flash & Accessories

The Best Vlogging Cameras of 2023

1 month ago

Every vlogger's kit is built around a camera—but not all cameras are created equal. Everyone's needs are different, and no single camera can fulfill the needs of every vlogger on the Internet. Luckily, vlogging cameras are here to stay, and aspiring creatives are spoiled for choice with an option for nearly every skill level and purpose. If you are in the market for a vlogging camera, there is…

Vlogging

Recommended Lighting Kits for Photography

2 months ago

Shopping for lighting solutions can be overwhelming, even if you are a professional photographer with decades of experience. Sometimes it’s easier to cut right to the chase with a kit that has everything you need―whether that’s multiple fixtures, bundled accessories, or even just a good carrying case. We have compiled our top flash and continuous lighting kits you should consider for your own…

Lighting & Accessories