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I'm Zach and I'm the editor and a frequent writer here at Lensrentals.com. I'm also a commercial beauty photographer in Los Angeles, CA, and offer educational workshops on photography and lighting all over North America.

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How Lighting Affects Your Background

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Over the years, I have discussed various lighting setups extensively on this blog. We’ve discussed the fundamentals at length, but I’ve also presented numerous experimental lighting diagrams and breakdowns. However, one thing has always been consistent across all those articles: the focus of the lighting principles is always on the lights used to capture your […]

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14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Rent From Us

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At Lensrentals.com, we’re known for renting cameras, lenses, and other equipment to photographers and videographers throughout the United States and those traveling worldwide. While much of our bread and butter consists of Sony a7R V camera systems and Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L lenses, we also offer a range of other gear that people may not have been aware of, […]

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Gear We Miss: 5 Products That Deserve a Comeback

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These past couple of weeks, as we celebrate another Lensrentals.com birthday, we’re taking a few strolls down memory lane. We first discussed the most popular rentals over the past 19 years, then took a closer look at some of the most groundbreaking pieces of gear from that time. But today, we’re going to hit the […]

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Then & Now: A Look At Top Products From Over the Years

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As you learned last week through emails and the previous blog post, Lensrentals.com turns 19 years old this month, which is undoubtedly a cause for celebration. What started as Roger renting out his camera lenses to friends has turned into a massive rental house, while still maintaining its family roots and dedication. Nineteen years is […]

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A Guide to Light Painting Photography

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Light painting is a great way to approach photography differently, but it can be a complicated process and requires some trial and error to get it right. When done right, you can really maximize the lighting you’re using or, better yet, add a level of surreal lighting to your images. So, let’s take a look […]

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