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Most professional photographers are meticulous about keeping the sensors on their cameras clean, because it’s far easier to do that than use Photoshop to remove every speck of dust on an image. In the quick video below, pro Tony Northrup demonstrates his favorite sensor-cleaning method, after experimenting with several others.

If there’s one sure way to capture “dirty pictures,” it’s to shoot them with a filthy lens. And as you’ll see in the video below, there’s more to cleaning your expensive glass than simply wiping off the front and rear elements.

We’ve posted some really beautiful timelapse videos lately—all of which were captured in the great outdoors. Now, thanks to clever photographer/woodworker Frank Howarth, you can learn how to make your own orbiting timelapse rig for creating interesting imagery in your home studio.

Clik Elite’s padded camera bay protects expensive – and fragile photography equipment – from the hard, harsh outside world. Customizable to fit any photographer’s set-up, the bay features adjustable cushioned dividers to shield and cradle delicate camera bodies and lenses. A zippered inner cover adds yet another level of protection. And the innovative magnetic closure snaps closed like magic, holds like a vise, and releases with the twist of its anodized aluminum knob.

Small accessories – media cards, cables, batteries, bags of M&M’s – stay organized and accessible in the multi-pocketed top flap. A roomy side pocket totes a water bottle or additional lens.

The Magnesian 10 travels easy – the shoulder strap adjusts to fit right, and the strap’s air-cell pad cushions the load. An ingenious sleeve slides onto rolling luggage’s’ handle while cruising through the terminal or train station.

With sharp looking hardware and six color options, the Magnesian 10 – and it’s bigger brothers, the Magnesian 20 and 30 – combine high-performance style with fully-loaded function.

Are you struggling to overcome the frustrating limitations of Lightroom's Cone Tool? If so, the simple hacks in this tutorial from the Digital Photo Mentor YouTube channel is just what you need to get back on track.

Compact System Cameras (CSC), also called Hybrid or Mirrorless cameras, are smaller than DSLR due the lack of a complex mirror mechanism. For the same reason, lenses made for these cameras are also smaller. Cokin Snap! Kit has been made to fit this new generation of cameras and optics. Snap! Kit is all you need to begin with creativefilters. Including an adaptor ring, a filter-holder, a full Neutral Density filter (ND4) and a graduated Sunset filter, Snap! Kit is aimed to photo enthusiasts whose philosophy is to be creative right from the shooting.

Collages.net is pleased to announce new, lower online posting subscription plans and lower service fees. Professional photographers can now choose from five plans priced to meet the specific needs of any professional studio. The new plans include monthly and yearly payment options, as well as a product-only plan that allows photographers to purchase prints or products without paying any additional subscription fees. Whether just starting with a small studio or running a well-established business, every professional photographer can now benefit from the best online posting service and products in the industry. Most significant, professional photographers now have a streamlined, efficient product-ordering option that doesn’t force them to sacrifice quality for price.

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