Chad Verzosa

When you look at e-commerce images, do you ever wonder why you can’t find where the floor ends and the wall starts in the background? This is because product photography often uses a photographic term called the infinity curve. In this article, We will show you how to create an…

It’s barely been a year since our Zhiyun’s entry-level phone gimbals Smooth X and XS reviews came out. But now Zhiyun is back with another offer, the Smooth Q3. It boasts a more robust design. Yet it retains user-friendly features that regular smartphone shooters love. With unique shooting modes, the…

Film photography remains quite popular even as supplies dwindle. These days, there are fewer film stocks available, fewer stores selling them, and fewer photo labs processing them. That is why it’s essential that you learn how to develop film yourself. Thankfully, you can easily get cheap photo processing materials online…

One of the challenges of product photography is taking pictures of reflective surfaces. We have a tried-and-tested way to photograph shiny glass and metal that need only bounce cards. Let’s find out how to use them to get professional-quality shots. The Law of Reflection on a Reflective Surface Before you…

The Zhiyun Smooth XS is a versatile smartphone gimbal. It helps vloggers and budding filmmakers record smooth-looking videos. We reviewed the previous model, the Zhiyun’s Smooth X. And We were impressed by its features and affordable price. Now, the company has released yet another winner. Read on to find out…

Our article shows you what 360 product photography is and how to shoot images with this technique. It involves taking a series of product images from all angles to create a 360-degree view. And this lets viewers rotate and examine the product from every angle on a website. This is…

Do you ever wonder why your images look a bit different when you print them? Then it’s time to learn about RGB vs CMYK. You can use them to get accurate tones when you switch from your computer screen to paper. So let’s see the differences between these two color…

When you start to use artificial lighting, you’ll need to decide between using a softbox vs umbrella lighting. So which one is better? And which one should you use? Let’s do some umbrella vs softbox comparisons and see which one wins. Comparing Softbox Vs Umbrella: What Are They Used For?…

If you’re interested in adding shadows and patterns of light to your images, then you need to get a gobo. Haven’t heard that term before? We’ll explain to you what a gobo is and how to use it. What Is a Gobo and What Does It Do? A gobo is…

The Zhiyun Smooth X gimbal had a purpose. It was supposed to bring gimbal technology to the masses. It was designed for smartphones. And, in the end, it delivers! It helps selfie and smartphone photographers capture buttery video footage. So let’s review everything this Zhiyun product offers. And you can…

You may find this surprising, but photographing smoke and steam can be quite challenging. Just because you can see it, doesn’t mean you can easily take photos of it. Go ahead and try taking pictures of steam coming from your coffee. Did you capture anything at all? If not, don’t…

What is lens calibration? And how do you use it? We give you the answers and walk you through the steps! After a long day of shooting, the most frustrating thing is finding blurry images. If this happens across multiple images, it might not be your focusing skills. You might…