Author: Alex Cooke
Here Comes Another Canon Lens
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers Canon has been extremely aggressive in their approach to RF mount lenses, producing a variety of boundary-pushing and capable lenses. However, it seems they plan on introducing a lens that was not on our bingo card for 2024. [ Read More ]
How Kodak Could Have Ruled the Photography World
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers It is hard to believe nowadays, but a few decades ago, Kodak was so dominant in the photography industry that the company’s name was synonymous with the image itself — the “Kodak moment.” So, why is the company a shell of its former self today? This neat…
10 Tips for Editing Portrait Photos
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers Lighting, posing, and shooting a portrait is challenging enough, but rarely is the job finished the moment you press the shutter. Almost all portrait images will require some degree of editing to produce a final product. If you would like to improve your portrait shots, check out…
Here’s Why Your Photos Aren’t Sharp Enough
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers Of the many things that go into making a good photo, sharpness is one of the most fundamental and impactful. There are many factors, both with the camera and post-processing, that affect sharpness in an image. If you would like to improve your shots, check out this…
How Are You Doing After COVID?
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers Thankfully, the worst of COVID seems to be behind us, but its effects are still being felt far and wide in many different ways. If you have had the misfortune to suffer from long-term effects from COVID, it is important to know that you are not alone.…
A Review of the Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers The Sony a7C II mirrorless camera offers a lot of capabilities in a very small body, making it an attractive option for anyone who wants a lot of versatility in a portable package. How does the second generation compare to the first? This great video review takes…
Photography When Life Gets in the Way
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers Photography can be an unforgiving thing. When you are dependent on the light, the time of day, the weather, and more, life getting in the way even in the slightest can derail your plans. What do you do? This great video follows a photographer as he heads…
An Advanced Two-Light Setup for Wedding Photography
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers When it comes to wedding photography, time is almost never a luxury, and as such, the photographer generally has to keep the lighting setups relatively simple to keep things moving. Nonetheless, if you are feeling confident in your abilities and ready to step it up to the…
A Review of the Fujifilm GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR Lens
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers Medium format lenses are rarely cheap or portable, but the Fujifilm GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR is both reasonably priced and rather svelte, at least as these larger optics normally go. Can it still keep up with the demands of a modern medium format camera sensor. This…
A Look at the New iPhone 15 for Photography
This post is by Alex Cooke from Fstoppers The new iPhone 15 is here, and it brings with it some major camera upgrades that should be quite exciting for photographers and filmmakers alike. How do all these improvements and new features perform in practice? This fantastic video takes a look at how the phone performs…