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Softbox vs. Octabox?

What is Focus Stacking?

What lens should I get for Product Photography?

RAW vs JPEG/JPG Files

Do I need to Retouch my Images?

Continuous or Strobe Lighting?

Why Product Photography is Important for your Business

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Softbox vs. Octabox?

When I got my first set of studio lights, I was met with a huge variety of different accessories I could get. I wanted a diffuser in order t

What lens should I get for Product Photography?

It's easy to get caught up in looking for the best 'f number'...If you have the budget them by all means do splash out on an f/2

RAW vs JPEG/JPG Files

This is a topic of discussion that has gone on since the introduction of digital photography. Should I be shooting in RAW? What is RAW?

Continuous or Strobe Lighting?

Lighting is arguably the most important aspect of photography, after all, a photograph is how we capture light.

Why Product Photography is Important for your Business

Creating an e-commerce store has really become a viable way of starting a business. With the development of technology, anyone can buy anyth

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