Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition

The StyleShoots Vertical rig is designed for mannequin-based product photography. StyleShoots Swedish lighting company Profoto just announced its purchase of StyleShoots, a Dutch maker of studio automation products aimed at the fashion e-commerce market. Under the terms of the deal, Profoto paid some 18 million euros ($19.6 million USD) for 100% of StyleShoots and says… Continue reading Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition

Best detachable camera flashes of 2022

vumroehrs0 via Pixabay For Canon shoters Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash Check Price A great introduction to Canon’s flash system. For Nikon shooters Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Check Price This is a go-to for Nikon photographers. For Sony shooters Sony External Flash with Wireless Radio Control Check Price Sony’s homegrown flash system includes radio triggering.… Continue reading Best detachable camera flashes of 2022

The new Profoto Clic Octa Softbox sets up in seconds

The stand mount doubles as a handle. Profoto The softbox setup process can be tedious and time-consuming, especially when you’re in the field. Rapid boxes remedy that problem by using the same basic structure found in an umbrella, but with a deeper curve and an integrated diffuser panel at the front. It‘s much simpler than… Continue reading The new Profoto Clic Octa Softbox sets up in seconds

Take Your Product Photos to the Next Level: Add Depth and Special Effects

When it comes to photography, depth refers to the balance of what is in and out of focus. The right depth creates a sense of space and helps draw the viewer in, and adding depth to your product photography will help the product pop. The easiest way to achieve it is with a foreground, middle… Continue reading Take Your Product Photos to the Next Level: Add Depth and Special Effects

Stella Pro Reflex vs Profoto A1X: They Aren’t Interchangeable

Light and Motion made some lofty promises when it announced the Reflex LED lighting system. Designed to be both a still and video light, it can certainly do both, but we wanted to see if it truly could replace standalone classic strobe systems like the Profoto A1X. As noted in the initial news coverage of… Continue reading Stella Pro Reflex vs Profoto A1X: They Aren’t Interchangeable

Holiday Gift Guide – Best Flash and Video Lights of 2021

The season of giving is upon us – which becomes immediately obvious whenever you walk into a store and you’re overwhelmed by Whamageddon. If you want to avoid the Christmas music and prefer to do your shopping online, then have no fear, DIYP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guides are here to rescue you with some of… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide – Best Flash and Video Lights of 2021

Profoto B10X and B10X Plus Review: A New Bar for Compact Powerful Strobes

When Profoto released the B10 and B10 Plus, they made headlines for how portable and powerful they were. That was 2018. In 2021, Profoto takes the concept of a portable powerful battery-powered strobe further by launching the B10X and B10X Plus. Design, Build Quality, Notable Hardware Features The B10X is designed with ease of use… Continue reading Profoto B10X and B10X Plus Review: A New Bar for Compact Powerful Strobes