Photofacts author Elja Trum
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Elja Trum | 695 articlesElja Trum is the founder of Photofacts and online photography course website Photofacts Academy. He has been writing about photography since 2006. Elja is also the author of (Dutch) books on composition, black-and-white photography, flash photography and portrait photography. |
Most popular by Elja Trum
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10 Tips for Beginner Photographers231,539 views
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Working with flashguns, the basics of flash photography128,508 views
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7 tips for snow photos33,931 views
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Cinematic portrait with three flashguns and a plastic bag
| Elja Trum | 186 views | 0 commentsYou don't need a large studio, spectacular location or complicated editing for an impressive cinematic portrait. In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey shows how he creates an atmospheric cyberpunk portrait in his small home studio.
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Sigma FP2 camera and new lenses with vintage character announced
| Elja Trum | 552 views | 1 commentSigma has announced the new FP2, a compact full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at both photographers and filmmakers. The manufacturer is also introducing a new series of lenses that focuses on character rather than maximum sharpness.
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Creating fairy-tale portraits with flash on location
| Elja Trum | 663 views | 0 commentsHow do you create a dark and atmospheric portrait in the middle of the day, while the sun is still shining? In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey shows how you can use flash to create a completely different atmosphere from what you would expect from the available light.
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Complete Adobe software recreated with AI and made available for free
| Elja Trum | 2,107 views | 6 commentsWhat if you could use Photoshop and Lightroom for free, without a subscription? Using AI, a software developer has created an impressive project: ArtCraft. A collection of free, open-source programmes that mimic well-known Adobe applications.
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Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 finalists announced
| Elja Trum | 582 views | 0 commentsThe finalists of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 have been announced. This year once again brings a delightful collection of photos where you sometimes have to look twice before you realise exactly what is happening.
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Autumn portrait with a dress made of leaves
| Elja Trum | 671 views | 0 commentsAutumn is about to burst into life. A great time to head into the woods, with or without a model. Or perhaps bring the woods into your home studio. Last year, for example, I took this portrait with a dress made of leaves.
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Film Noir look in photos with LED lights
| Elja Trum | 677 views | 0 commentsFilm noir remains a great style to experiment with. Hard light, deep shadows, black and white, and of course those classic lines from blinds across your model. With a few simple ingredients, you can quickly create the feel of an old crime film, even in a small home studio.
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Godox C100 review: a mediocre camera, but fun
| Elja Trum | 757 views | 0 commentsWe mainly know Godox for its flashes and continuous lighting. With the Godox C100, the company has suddenly come up with a camera. At least, that is what it is called.
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Would you like to take better photos and keep up with what is happening in photography? Photofacts publishes articles that teach you something about photography — from a product announcement to a practical shooting tip or a look at a website. Photofacts covers photography every day and is a hobby project of Elja Trum's that got out of hand. The articles are written by a team of volunteer authors. If you would enjoy writing one or more articles for Photofacts, do get in touch.More about PhotofactsPhotofacts is made possible in part by
