Marcus Maschwitz recently posted about two Profoto additions to his family. Congrats, Marcus! “Having used both Elinchrom and Profoto packs, I definitely had a huge preference for the Profoto stuff and am now the proud owner of my very own Pro-7b and AcuteB 600 kits with a good few light shaping accessories. I feel so [...]

Tony from LagunaAlbums posted three instructional videos on YouTube: A how-to video on strobe power packs. This is Intended for film makers, assistants and photographers.  These videos were originally made a training for my assistants but I am sharing them here as a service to the photographic community. They may be a little too specific [...]

Profoto user XXVIII on Flickr posted this photo in our group: ‘Chip’, NTU ACES Cheerleading Team Best viewed LARGE. Setup here. AcuteB600 | Softlight Reflector White | Front and High f/7.1, 1/250s, ISO 100  Be sure to check out the link to the setup above (video) – it’s totally wireless! A battery-powered AcuteB and gobs of PocketWizards. [...]

See Cliff Hausner talk about the Profoto Acute B at Photo Plus Expo. YouTube Link

(copyright Alex Best) Arizona-based photographer Alex Best has produced one of those “behind the scenes” shots that is positively jaw-dropping. The reason, we think, is a unique combination of seeing what’s in front of the lens as well as what’s behind it. Duhhh. That’s why they call it “behind the scenes”, right? Well anyway, you [...]

Having a sense of humor, in addition to being a great photographer, is important in this business. Especially in the wedding photography business, where the pressure is enormous and your reputation is at stake. California-based Michael Soo, talks about a subject even more taboo than sex or religion: personal finance i.e. how much he owes [...]