Friends Brought Together by an Automotive Campaign


If there was a theme in automotive advertising photography for 2020, it would be minimalism. This not only applies to aesthetics, but also…

The Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM is a Masterful Addition to the E-Mount System


I recently was given the opportunity to, prior to public availability, test Sony’s latest portrait optic, the 135mm f/1.8 G Master…

The Hasselblad H6D-100C is Ideal for Studio Football Photography


First and foremost, let me make clear that I have never used the Hasselblad H6D-100c to photograph a football game. If you are a sideline…

The First-Ever Nighttime Aerial on the Nikon Z7


The Nikon Z Series announcement came with much fanfare, and with good reason. It is an exciting product announced in a very exciting time…

Studio Beauty Photography in 2018 with the Original Canon 5D


Inspiration is a fickle little thing. Some days you have more of it than you know what to do with, and other days you’re looking for it…

My Favorite Lens is Held Together Only by Tape, Glue & Willpower


Recently on one late morning, I was standing in my office in St. John’s Newfoundland. In 12 hours, I would be hopping on a plane and…

The Canon 5Ds is Perfect for Macro Beauty Photography


If there exists a photographer who never reads new camera and lens reviews in an attempt to find out what new gear they will want –…

Capturing Jet Flares Requires Years of Practice and a Trustworthy Camera


In my line of work, the camera is not the most important thing. There are so many other factors that come into play that can make or break…

Pushing Visual Limits with a 1/2000 Shutter Sync


For months, I had racked my brain on what would be my first photoshoot with the Hasselblad H6D-100c. I wanted it to be something that…

How the Sony A7 III Has Made Me a Better Wedding Photographer


I started shooting professionally 8 years ago with my business JC Lemon Photography, with both weddings and elopements being on my radar.…