Russell R. Caron

Lighting Reviews
Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT & Transmitter: Flash With Built-In Radio-Operated Trigger
Russell R. Caron  |  Jul 04, 2014  |  First Published: Jun 01, 2014

The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT flash represents a significant new release for Canon photographers, most specifically for those using off-camera flash. A very capable and reliable flash on its own, its real forte is when used as the heart of a radio-controlled flash system. Eliminating the need for third-party radio transmitters and receivers to wirelessly connect off-camera flashes to the camera, and without the restrictions of similar infrared systems that require line of sight, the 600EX-RT system provides solid and, in my test, very dependable real-life operation in the field.

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Photo How ToPro Techniques
Customize Your Shooting Space: Backdrops & Floors By WHCC
Russell R. Caron  |  Sep 06, 2013  |  First Published: Aug 01, 2013

One of the challenges to home or professional photographersthese days is trying to keep every portrait set from looking the same. In a world where “freshness” counts a lot, being able to mix things up from one session to another, from season to season, all without jumping through too many hoops to change the set, is an advantage for many. A current trend is the ability to not only change backdrops but flooring as well, and with that in mind we recently had the opportunity to work with products from a division of the pro lab White House Custom Colour called “Backdrops by WHCC.” They have a wide range of interesting offerings in both fabric backdrops and rugged “rubberized” studio flooring.

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Personal Projects
Creating The “Courage” Album: A Tribute To Our Brave Firefighters
Russell R. Caron  |  Mar 07, 2013  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2013
As a busy and successful wedding photographer, opportunities to make inspirational photographs outside of that genre were somewhat limited. Having recently attended a professional workshop, the WPPI Road Tour in Boston during the summer of 2011, I learned from presenter Dawn Shields about the personal project she embarked on that led to her winning the prestigious WPPI 2010 Album of the Year Award. I was inspired; I saw the need to keep the love and passion of all photography alive within me by finding a personal project of my own.
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