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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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21. May 2022

Japan Day Cosplay Shooting with Markus Igel | Fototage Livestream

Markus Igel shows you the world of cosplay in this live shooting.

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21. May 2022

Successful fashion photography with Nico Socha | Fototage Livestream

In this live shoot, Nico Socha will show you how to proceed in fashion photography, give you tips and tricks and show you how to realize fashion portraits in practice.

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21. May 2022

Flash and light setting with Nico Socha | Fototage Livestream

Light plays the decisive role in photography. Using it correctly is therefore fundamental.

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21. May 2022

Portraits with simple means with Nico Socha | Fototage Livestream

Niko Socha shows you in this live shooting how you can create portraits very easy with simple means.

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21. May 2022

Action shooting - skilfully capturing fast movements with Christian Laxander | Fototage Livestream

Christian Laxander shows you how to capture fast movements with Sony during our live shoots. He will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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21. May 2022

Animal Portraits with Christian Laxander | Fototage Livestream

Christian shows you how to skilfully portray dogs and takes advantage of the Sony system.

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21. May 2022

Create your unique moments!

Inspired by the legendary FM-2, the Z fc is the perfect combination of tradition and contemporary digital design. In this video, Heike Jasper introduces you to everything about the Nikon Z fc!

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20. May 2022

Realize shoots professionally with Per Appelgren | Fototage Livestream

Per Appelgren gives you insights into how to shoot professionally, including with Capture One. He also discusses tethering and other technology-based components.

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20. May 2022

Basics of portrait and fashion photography with Anna Helm | Fototage Livestream

Photographer Anna Helm gives an insight into her work and shares tips tricks.

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20. May 2022

Secrets of beauty photography with Anna Helm | Fototage Livestream

In the shoot you will learn a few basic tricks on the way to the perfect beauty picture.

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20. May 2022

5 tips for ideal editing with Capture One

Capture One expert Philip Reichwein presents tips and tricks for ideal editing in Capture One! Have fun.

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16. May 2022

Winner photo contest - favorite places

With the theme "Favorite Places" the photo contest for the new issue of Schnappschuss magazine started into a new round. These are the winners!

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11. May 2022

Sony Xperia 1 Mark IV - Finally smartphone innovation again?

The Sony Xperia 1 smartphone family is growing: Sony wants to really shake up the smartphone market again with the new Xperia 1 IV. But why is this so interesting for the photo and video scene?

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10. May 2022

Novelty DJI Mini 3 Pro

The new DJI Mini 3 Pro is one of the most interesting drones of 2022, because it is the first drone that can take vertical shots without cropping the image and still be super small and light.

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14. April 2022

Nikon Z9 - The new firmware version 2.0

Nikon has just released a new firmware update for their flagship model. Firmware version 2.0 brings many new features for filmmakers and photographers. In addition to the ability to record 8K 60p in N-RAW internally, it is now also possible to record 4K oversampling from 8K in 60p, among other new features.

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12. April 2022

The secrets of nature

Detailed close-ups, plants that glow in neon colors and rise glittering from the darkness: Craig Burrows' photographs of fluorescent plants are enchanting and reminiscent of a completely different fantasy world. He shows things that you don't normally see.

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08. April 2022

Creative photography with Canon

On April 8, we will talk to Luca Gercke about his work with the EOS R system as part of our Canon Days.

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07. March 2022

Camera Basics #10 - Lighting

The lighting in a photo or video is one of the most important aspects to create an interesting image. In this post you'll find tips and tricks on how lighting works properly and how to use it!

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28. February 2022

Schnappschuss 66: 12 questions for...

We have asked the photographer Matthias Heiderich in the context of our Schnappschuss magazine, 12 questions about his photography, inspiration and his person!

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28. February 2022

Snapshot 66: 12 questions for...

We have asked the photographer Matthias Heiderich in the context of our snapshot magazine, 12 questions about his photography, inspiration and his person!

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24. February 2022

Watch again now: Myth Medium Format

Martin Krolop talked to us about the mystique of medium format and the Fujifilm GFX system. Martin also gave informative insights into portrait photography with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II in the studio as well as outdoors.

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21. February 2022

Snapshot 66: City Lights

An empty alley in a metropolis, tall buildings rising into the night sky, and artificial light illuminating the darkness. Together they form magical motifs that Aishy, photographer, art director, and video director from France, captures with his camera and immerses us in the Japanese night scenery.

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14. February 2022

Schnappschuss 66: Colorful play of light

Good lighting is important. When this becomes a play of light, it is all the more exciting and thrilling. This is exactly what distinguishes the professional fashion photographer Glenn Norwood.

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08. February 2022

Schnappschuss 66: Underwater

For each type of photography and each photo project there is a unique implementation. The artist's idea determines the exact recipe. Brett Stanley has perfected his recipe.

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31. January 2022

From our Schnappschuss 66: Moonscapes

We are used to living with the warm colors of the sun. As soon as it shines, we go out, run and hike or take photos. Who wishes to live with the light of the moon? Isabella Tabacchi does! Especially when the moon surrounds and illuminates her favorite landscapes with its light.

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We asked you what tips you have for travel photography and you delivered! From lighting moods and perspectives to technical insights: You shared your knowledge and showed how versatile the topic of travel photography is.

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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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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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Analog cameras in 2025

It's not a new trend, but analog photography has enjoyed great popularity for some time now. We also have various analog cameras in our range and if you come to Düsseldorf, you can also look for a few old treasures in our second-hand shop!

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