Cameras and lenses are fun!  But in portrait photography, inexpensive accessories go a long way in helping you create better portraits. So you're about to learn about my favorite 11 portrait photography accessories. And most of them are under $50! Let's jump in! Skip Ahead to the Accesories You're Interested In 1Godox S-Type Bracket2Peak Design Camera Strap3Seamless […] The post 11 Must-Have Portrait Photography Accessories You Need appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

Want the best USB-C hub for your Macbook Pro? Check out the INNOMAX Powered USB-C hub.I ordered one from Amazon shortly before Christmas, but unusually, it is no longer available there. But I liked mine so much I thought I'd write a review anyway in case it comes back in stock. INNOMAX Powered USB-C Hub Review […] The post Review: INNOMAX Powered USB-C Hub appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

The Sony A7 III is the best camera I’ve ever owned. But is the Sony A7 III still worth the money in 2021? The Sony A7 III is a truly professional camera that can produce outstanding photos and videos at a very reasonable price. The Sony A7 III is 100% worth the money in 2021, […] The post Is the Sony A7 III Worth the Money in 2021? appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

I love buying used cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and other photo gear.  Why? Because buying used can save you a ton of money upfront, and if you buy right, you can actually make money should you ever want to resell your gear. But before you run to Craig’s List to hand your hard-earned money to […] The post Buying Used Photo Gear: The Ultimate Guide to Scoring Sweet Deals on Cameras and Lenses appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

Philip Gefter's 'What Becomes a Legend Most' is a must-read for Richard Avedon fans. This biography paints an in-depth 'portrait' of Avedon, taking you inside the psyche of one of the greatest photographers ever. 'What Becomes a Legend Most' accomplishes two competing goals at the same time. it elevates Avedon as an artist, but it also humanizes him. We […] The post Review: What Becomes a Legend Most (Richard Avedon biography) appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

Capture One 21 is here and it's time for a full review.  Capture One 21 is fast, stable, and reliable. In this review, I explain why I think Capture One 21 is the world's best photo editing software. But photographers seeking lots of bells and whistles may be disappointed by the lack of new features. Click […] The post Capture One 21 Honest Review: Pure Evolution appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

What is the best Sony camera for portrait photography? I have two picks: The Sony A7 III is the best Sony camera for portrait photography for most shooters. You get beautiful image quality, endless battery life, access to Sony's underrated lenses, and amazing autofocus including Sony's class-leading Eye Af. If you can live with 24 megapixels, […] The post What Is the Best Sony Camera for Portrait Photography? appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

AI is the #1 buzzword in the digital photography world. Skylum, which has ridden the AI photo editing craze better than any company, is about to release Luminar AI. ON1 now offers ON1 Portrait AI. DxO announced DxO DeepPRIME, which it describes as “an artificial intelligence technology dedicated to editing photos in RAW format.” Adobe […] The post AI Editing Will Not Ruin Photography… and 4 Other Thoughts on This Controversial Topic appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

Apple’s new M1-powered Mac Mini is getting rave reviews for its high performance in a very compact package. And at just $699 for the 256 gigabyte Mac Mini model and $859 for the 512 SSD gigabyte model, the price is certainly right. The Apple M1 Mac Mini is worth the money, but should photographers buy […] The post Should Photographers Buy the Apple M1 Mac Mini? appeared first on On Portraits ..read more

Apple just made massive waves in the computer industry with its new Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini models powered by its M1 chips. The M1 the first ‘Apple Silicon’ branded chip. The Apple M1 chip replaces Intel processors in the entry-level Macbook Air, and Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini computers. The M1 chip […] The post Should Photographers Buy Apple M1 Macbooks? (No!) appeared first on On Portraits ..read more