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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 Brandi Nicole’s Creative January Helps Inspire and Encourage

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The start of the new year marks new beginnings and a fresh start on your goals and ambitions, so you’ll often see people manifest their resolutions for the year. By contrast, creativity is often considered something that cannot be forced but rather nurtured. However, portrait photographer Brandi Nicole has developed a movement for five years […]

Equipment

Using Video LEDs for Photography

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I’ve talked a lot on this blog about using constant lights typically aimed for videography, for photography. It’s a typical article I keep bringing up as I upgrade my lights on both the video and photo sides and look for any crossover that can be found. The reason is simple – if you’ve ever been […]

Equipment

Is The Profoto Pro-D3 a Viable Alternative to Pro Packs?

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I love Pro Packs and have used them for a number of years in my work. Their reliability, power ratios, and quality of light are unmatched, but so is their price. If you’re looking to get a new Profoto Pro-11 pack, you’re looking to pay about the same price as a nearly new Toyota Corrola […]

Equipment

3D Prints for Photographers & Videographers

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A few months ago, I was spending a lot of time looking for a converter ring that would convert Bowen mount lights, so that they worked for Profoto modifiers. The system seems simple enough, but like so many other times in my career as a photographer, I could not find this tool that would be […]

Photographic Techniques

Lighting Styles to Try on Your Next Studio Photoshoot

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When it comes to photography, my love for it is built around my passion for shaping light in new and creative ways. So every now and then, when I come up with some interesting ways to light things, I like to share that process with you on this blog. If you’re a long-time reader, you […]

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