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Photography Blog | News, Technology & Inspiration

Camera tests, news, tips and inspiration for your photography! In the Foto Koch Blog you will find current topics and trends around photography and video production. We inform you about new cameras, lenses and other electronic devices, write testimonials and give inspiration from other photographers and artists. In the Foto Koch blog you will also find many articles from our photography magazine Schnappschuss.


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08. October 2026

Renowned wildlife photographers Arthur Lefo and Hendrik Karlsson have shared insights into their experiences using OM SYSTEM cameras and lenses in their workflow. We’ll give you an overview of their inspirations and favorite features. We’ll also take a closer look at Hendrik Karlsson’s product review of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO telephoto zoom lens and why he’s eager to head out into the field with it again.

28. July 2026

"Japan in Germany" Photo Contest — Here Are the Winners

The 5 winners have been announced!

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07. July 2026

Teamwork Makes the Difference: What Makes Our XXL Photo Days So Special

Every year, the Fototage XXL event thrills photography fans from across the region. What many people don’t realize is that the Rhineland’s largest photography event is the result of months of preparation and the dedication of numerous colleagues. Learn more about the work that goes on behind the scenes.

26. May 2026

Sony Alpha 7R VI Live Talk: Wildlife, Studio, Video & Wedding

In the live talk from the Sony launch event, Sasan Amir, Luise Blumstengel, Awid Safaei, Ferdaus Nayebi and Klaus Hellmich talk about the Sony Alpha 7R VI and the new 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS in practice.

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19. May 2026

Motif hunting: Japan Edition in Düsseldorf

Go on a photo tour and take on our tasks relating to Japan in Düsseldorf.

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31. March 2026

CREATOR NIGHT in Hanover: An evening full of exchange, learnings & insights

What really moves creators at the moment? Our recap of Creator Night in Hanover summarizes the most important learnings from the live podcast, community chat and survey on content creation, workflow and AI.

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17. March 2026

Fit for the photo season?

The weather is slowly getting warmer, the days are getting longer and, with the first spring colors, the desire to pick up the camera and go outside is increasing again. After the dark winter months, now is exactly the right time to get back into photography, discover new motifs and get in the mood for the coming photo season.

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29. October 2025

15 Tips for Travel Photography - The Best Ideas from Our Community Contest

We asked you for your travel photography tips, and you really delivered! From lighting conditions and perspectives to technical insights: you shared your knowledge and showed just how diverse the world of travel photography is.

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16. May 2025

Photo competition details - these are the winners!

These are the winners! We received many beautiful pictures on the subject of details and these six managed to convince our team in particular.

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17. April 2025

California Wildfires

Flames blaze, destroying nature and houses. Cars and propane tanks explode into hissing fireballs. In the middle of it all is photographer Josh Edelson: he risks everything to show the impressive and shocking scenes that take place in the heart of forest fires. Photo by Josh Edelson/AFP

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03. April 2025

Photography with color filter

Working with blocking filters had its heyday in the purely analog era. Due to the wide dynamic range of digital sensors and, above all, the possibilities of image processing, the topic has been somewhat forgotten. But in times when AI & Co. are becoming more and more popular, many photographers are going back to basics. These color filters serve the purpose of blocking certain colors from an image, because not every colored light can enter through a filter. These filters are available in a wide variety of colors, the following are common: Green, red, orange, yellow and blue.

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17. March 2025

Professional filming with Nikon cameras

Professional filming with Nikon cameras - the most important lessons learned from the workshop with Marian Hirschfeld

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06. March 2025

Going Orange

Suddenly all I saw was orange! I'd like to tell you about my absolute passion for photography and playing with my mostly non-professional modelsâ¦and why suddenly almost all my shoots were orange.

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10. February 2025

For many, the most beautiful light of the day shines during the golden hour. Shortly before the sun sets or after it rises, many photography enthusiasts are particularly active. Naro is no exception.

14. January 2025

Reduction to the essentials

A walk through the city offers unique impressions if you just keep your eyes open. For example, exciting scenes of urban life, nature in parks and impressive buildings or details thereof beckon. It is precisely these details that Ralf Pollack looks for and finds everywhere. His style: a mix of minimalism and modern architecture.

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10. January 2025

Canon EOS R5 II - Exploring New Zealand

New Zealand - a country full of contrasts. As a photographer, it is a dream destination, but also a challenge. Equipment is key here. With the new Canon EOS R5 II, Evolumina took on this challenge and quickly realized it during the trip: This camera is more than just a tool.

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19. August 2024

Jada and David: The creative duo

Jada and David are a duo who specialize in very special photography concepts. They put an enormous amount of effort into building backdrops for every single picture. I spoke to Jada to find out what goes into their pictures.

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15. July 2024

Sony - The Choice for Landscape

Are you still looking for the perfect equipment for breathtaking landscape shots? Then Sony is the answer! With its Alpha cameras and G, as well as G-Master lenses, you can set new standards in landscape photography. Unleash your creativity and experience unparalleled image quality.

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25. June 2024

3 simple light setups in portrait photography | Vanessa Wunsch for Sony

Good light is often crucial in photography. That's why Vanessa Wunsch shows you 3 simple light setups for your next portrait shoot in this workshop.

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25. June 2024

Basics: Getting started with portrait photography | Vanessa Wunsch for Sony

In this workshop you will gain an exclusive insight into the working methods of photographer Vanessa Wunsch; from the initial idea to the planning and the finished picture.

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25. June 2024

Unconstrained creativity: The art of breaking the rules | Fabian Grell (Clipskills) for Panasonic

In this two-part live shooting workshop, L Mount photographer Fabian Grell shows you how to take impressive and extraordinary photos by consciously breaking the rules. Expand your photographic skills and discover the magic of creative freedom.

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Sony Alpha 7R VI Live Talk: Wildlife, Studio, Video & Wedding

In the live talk from the Sony launch event, Sasan Amir, Luise Blumstengel, Awid Safaei, Ferdaus Nayebi and Klaus Hellmich talk about the Sony Alpha 7R VI and the new 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS in practice.

Read more