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Equipment Comparison

Profoto Lights vs Godox Alternatives: Finding the Right Lighting for Your Photography

Compare Profoto vs Godox flashes by power, features & price. Find the best affordable Godox alternatives for pro lighting with UK support &...

Posted: 15 Sep 2025

Equipment Comparison

Hard Reflector Lighting Patterns

An in-depth comparison of our PiXAPRO and Godox light reflector effects using Godox flashes. Compare the different patterns of light. Written by RJ...

Posted: 12 Sep 2025

Pixapro Tips

The Art of Texture: Using Handpainted Backgrounds in Portrait Photography

Discover how to elevate your portrait and product photography with textured handpainted backgrounds. Learn about styles, colours, impasto painting,...

Posted: 18 May 2022

Pixapro Tips

Should I Use Baby Posing Pillows for Photography?

Newborns can’t hold themselves up, and will rely solely on you for physical support. While normal pillows and blankets can go far for beginner shoo...

Posted: 26 Aug 2025

Godox

What are CRI and TLCI Ratings?

When it comes to evaluating the quality of light sources for professional settings there are two key, important metrics to consider are the Colour ...

Posted: 26 Aug 2025

Godox

Professional Modifiers - The Godox P Series Parabolic Reflector Range

Looking for a professional, high quality modifier solution? The Godox P Series Parabolic Reflectors are Godox's answer to the high-end reflector sy...

Posted: 19 Aug 2025

Godox

Content Creator Lighting Essentials

As a content creator, portability, flexibility, and compactness are some of the most important features you can prioritise with your lighting equip...

Posted: 11 Aug 2025

Equipment Comparison

Your Lighting Equipment Recommendations

Looking for a quick, tailored recommendation for a new light, softbox, or light stand for your photography or video shoots? Why not try one of our ...

Posted: 06 Aug 2025

Pixapro Tips

Flash vs LED vs Fluorescent Lighting for Photo & Video Beginners

For beginner photographers or videographers, it can be difficult to pick where to start with your lighting. With options between LED, Flash and Flu...

Posted: 07 Aug 2025

Godox

Get your Tailored LED Lighting Recommendation!

Spoiled for choice with the Godox LED Range? You can get your tailored LED lighting recommendation in under a minute with our handy EP&V LED qu...

Posted: 13 Aug 2025

Pixapro Tips

Get your Tailored Flash Lighting Recommendation!

Looking for a flash or strobe lighting recommendation? Take our speedy EP&V flash quiz here for a quick, tailored flash suggestion that fits yo...

Posted: 13 Aug 2025

We're now stocking Vanguard Bags and Backpacks!

We're excited to announce that we're now stocking and offering a range of Vanguard camera equipment bags available for special order at EssentialPh...

Posted: 13 Aug 2025

Pixapro Tips

Tips from Vanguard: How to Clean Your Camera Bag

Vanguard's tips for safely and gently cleaning your camera bag or backpack! Follow this blog for the best way to clean spills or stains from your c...

Posted: 12 Aug 2025

Equipment Comparison

Comparing the Godox LD150RS & FL150R LED Panels

Looking to improve your shoots with some new light panels but can’t decide on which one to go for? We're comparing two of Godox's 150w LED light pa...

Posted: 11 Jul 2025

Pixapro Tips

Find Your Tailored Trigger/Transmitter Recommendation

Not sure where to start with your lighting triggers? Take our quiz to find your tailored trigger recommendation based on your equipment and photogr...

Posted: 07 Aug 2025

Pixapro Tips

Light Stand Recommendations Tailored for You!

Check out our nifty quiz to find our what light stand we'd recommend for your photography or video lighting needs!

Posted: 07 Aug 2025

Pixapro Tips

Softbox Shape and Type Recommendations

Check out our nifty quiz to find our what softbox shape and type we'd recommend for your photography or video lighting needs!

Posted: 07 Aug 2025

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Profoto Lights vs Godox Alternatives: Finding the Right Lighting for Your Photography

Hard Reflector Lighting Patterns

The Art of Texture: Using Handpainted Backgrounds in Portrait Photography

Should I Use Baby Posing Pillows for Photography?

What are CRI and TLCI Ratings?

Professional Modifiers - The Godox P Series Parabolic Reflector Range

Content Creator Lighting Essentials

Your Lighting Equipment Recommendations

Flash vs LED vs Fluorescent Lighting for Photo & Video Beginners

Get your Tailored LED Lighting Recommendation!

Get your Tailored Flash Lighting Recommendation!

We're now stocking Vanguard Bags and Backpacks!

Tips from Vanguard: How to Clean Your Camera Bag

Comparing the Godox LD150RS & FL150R LED Panels

Find Your Tailored Trigger/Transmitter Recommendation

Light Stand Recommendations Tailored for You!

Softbox Shape and Type Recommendations