Photofacts author Elja Trum
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Elja Trum | 620 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
The most-read articles by this author.
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10 Tips for Beginner Photographers231,171 views
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Working with flashguns, the basics of flash photography128,055 views
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7 tips for snow photos33,689 views
Every article by Elja Trum
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 finalists announced
| Elja Trum | 202 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 | 193 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 | 539 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 | 542 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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How to find a model for nude photography
| Elja Trum | 135 views | 0 commentsIf you want to get started with nude photography, finding a model may be the biggest challenge. This article offers some practical tips for finding nude models.
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Using flash outdoors in 3 steps
| Elja Trum | 1,192 views | 0 commentsIf a photo already looks good outdoors on a sunny day, what can a flash add? In this article, I show you what flash can do and how to achieve it yourself in 3 simple steps.
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Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G lens
| Elja Trum | 489 views | 0 commentsSony has announced a new lens: the Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G. It is Sony's first fisheye for full-frame E-mount and also the first full-frame fisheye with a Sony logo in around twenty years.
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Fujifilm FUJINON XF400mmF4.5 R LM OIS WR announced
| Elja Trum | 539 views | 0 commentsFujifilm has announced the FUJINON XF400mmF4.5 R LM OIS WR. A new super-telephoto lens for the X series, it will be particularly interesting for wildlife, bird, sports and aviation photographers.
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Photofacts; everything to do with photography!
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
