Lighting

Westcott's two new strobes offer full power flash in a compact, lightweight design for demanding on-location shoots.

When it was released in 1939, The Wizard of Oz broke new ground in movie production thanks largely to its remarkable lighting setup. The blockbuster prequel Wicked, based on the award-winning Broadway play of the same name, likewise captivates contemporary audiences thanks in large part to its visual aesthetic and incredible lighting.

Godox announced the MA5R, a pocket-sized magnetic device for smartphones that combines a full-color LED and a wireless power bank.

The RS60Bi and RS60R from Godox enter the crowded portable lighting market, but are they just another compact option?

Godox unveiled the iA32, iM20, and iM22 flashes, three compact and stylish on-camera flashes that won't break the bank.

Prolific lighting equipment company Godox announced the V100, a new more powerful on-camera flash in the style of the company's V1 and V1 Pro. The V100's claim to fame is the ability to deliver up to 100 watt seconds of power compared to the V1 and V1 Pro's 76Ws output.

Lighting company Amaran today launched the Amaran Go, a compact, MagSafe-compatible two-way mini LED for smartphones. The mobile lighting solution aims to reduce the barrier to entry for aspiring content creators.

V-flats may not be the most glamorous part of a photographer's kit, but they are the unsung workhorse for many shooters. V-Flat World, as its name suggests, has earned a strong reputation in the industry for its lighting modifiers and accessories, announced V-Flat 2.0, an all-new V-flat that promises to perform better, last longer, and be easier to use.

New lights from Harlowe include tube lights, MagSafe travel lights, and an optical spotlight with a series of gobos.

Profoto's new D30 Studio Flash is a mains-powered monolight with bi-color LEDs. The light is built to cater to a diverse range of professional photography needs.

There you are, going along shooting all the pretty wedding day details and events. Sunset is epic and romantic and you capture some incredible portraits between your two lovebirds and then you start to panic, wondering what to do when it gets dark. I’m here to help with these night wedding photography tips.

Amaran announced a new bi-color and full-color LEDs that are bright, pocked-sized, and capable of mounting almost instantly.

Hobolite is no more. The company that has been making a name for itself in LED photography lighting will henceforth come under a new name: Harlowe.

Italian lighting company Maxima announced the Maxima 6 Mark II, an upgraded version of the Maxima 6 light for professional photographers and videographers.

A new version of TTArtisan’s film canister magnetic LED light features full RGB spectrum functionality.

SmallRig’s new RC 100B light is a lightweight video light that packs a punch and can be used handheld.

Over the last few years, Lume Cube has evolved beyond the tiny LED cube that is its namesake and grown to encompass a wide variety of LED lighting solutions. The latest is the Lume Cube XL which, despite its name, is a compact, palm-sized 60W RGB COB LED.

Sirui has announced a lightweight 18°-36° stepless zoom projection lens for COB lights (under 200 watts) that will give photographers and videographers the flexibility and creativity to create a wide variety of lighting effects.

Godox announced the iM30, a compact consumer-grade on-camera flash that weighs just 78 grams (2.75 ounces).

Moonside’s new MagLight combines a bright LED light, a power bank, and a phone stand in one and is made for mobile photographers and content creators on the go.

Aputure's new Storm 1200x light features a brand new design and a BLAIR color engine -- the first in a new series for Aputure.

Godox unveiled the AD200Pro II Pocket Flash, a versatile 200Ws flash with two different flash heads and numerous feature and workflow improvements over its popular predecessor.

Amaran, known for its diverse lighting solutions, has announced a new app for mobile and desktop platforms that wireless controls lights. While targeted at content creators, the app also controls Aputure lights, which are heavily used by photographers and filmmakers.

Aputure's new Sidus Four is an all-in-one device for control of up to eight lighting universes, designed for demanding lighting environments.

TTArtisan has released the Mini LED Light, a tiny $7 light shaped like a canister of 35mm film.

Godox has announced the AD600 Pro II, the successor to its extremely popular AD600 and AD600 Pro wireless outdoor strobe lights.

SmallRig's new Vibe P96 Pro and P108 Pro are compact mini LED video lights designed for on-camera use for photo and video applications. The lightweight, compact design is great, but even better, the lights start at $25.

Light manufacturer Hobolite, known for its stylish lights like the Micro LED, has announced new versions of its existing Avant and Mini lights, the Avant Max and the Mini Max, promising 80 and 40 watts of light, respectively.

Profoto's varied lighting solutions are designed primarily for professionals, especially studio photographers. Hence, the company also offers comprehensive business and workflow services for working pros, including its ProStudio software that promises to shorten the time from capture to output.

In a world where smartphone photography is dominating the visual spectrum, Moonside, a cutting-edge lighting technology company, has announced its newest innovation – Moonside MagLight. The MagLight is the world's first 6-in-1 MagSafe smart camera light designed for phone cameras, bridging the gap between professional photography lighting and mobile photography creators.