Digital Photo Pro

Modern Lighting Solutions

The photography industry has been rapidly transforming in recent years, and the major focus has been on camera systems. Every year, there are eye-catching headlines and groundbreaking technologies. But it isn’t just hype. Autofocus systems, frame rates, ISO performance and wireless transfer abilities are rapidly improving. So, if you haven’t updated your camera in a few years, there’s a good chance you ’re missing out on some major performance improvements.

While the camera revolution has been in the forefront, lighting technology has also been evolving, and these changes are more than just little performance bumps. New flash technology has changed the way I shoot. In fact, when I started using new continuous lights and portable TTL battery systems, my entire workflow changed when I shot on-location.

Simply put, I was creating images I would have missed without these technology advancements.

Since I teach a lot of photo workshops and lighting

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