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Lee LHGFX Photography keeps lights in one place: 3 stories so far. The section currently leads with “NYC Photographers: Defying the Tripod Ban, and the Stigma”, “Elevate Your Vision: Godox’s Suction Cup Opens New Lighting Possibilities”, and “Elevate Your Kit: KEH's Overstock Sale Offers Extra Savings.”. For decades, the tripod has been cast as the villain of New York City streets, a piece of gear that instantly marked its user as a professional requiring a permit. Lighting has always been about placement, and Godox's new suction cup accessory turns that idea on its head. Lee LHGFX Photography is a dynamic portfolio and lifestyle hub built around the artistic work of @lee_lhgfx — a highly engaged Instagram creator and… The list below is every lights story on Lee LHGFX Photography, newest first.
NYC Photographers: Defying the Tripod Ban, and the Stigma
For decades, the tripod has been cast as the villain of New York City streets, a piece of gear that instantly marked its user as a professional requiring a permit. We, as photographers, helped cement that stigma, scapegoating the equipment while the real artistry went unnoticed. It's a curious parallel to the health industry's war on fats. Defying this ban is about reclaiming the craft, one sturdy leg at a time.
Elevate Your Vision: Godox’s Suction Cup Opens New Lighting Possibilities
Lighting has always been about placement, and Godox's new suction cup accessory turns that idea on its head. It isn't a flash, but a clever mount that lets you fix lights to windows, mirrors, or any smooth surface, opening up angles you might have thought impossible. We love how this invites a more playful, spontaneous approach to shaping a scene. For more creative inspiration, our piece on finding joy in street photography echoes that same spirit of chasing the unexpected.
Elevate Your Kit: KEH's Overstock Sale Offers Extra Savings.
Photographers, take note: KEH has opened the doors to another Overstock Sale, and this one feels like a curated find. Until August 14, you can save an extra five or ten percent on select cameras, lenses, lights, and accessories. It's a straightforward invitation to elevate your kit without the ordinary retail rush. We love a deal that feels intentional, not desperate. For more creative fuel, our piece on finding joy in street photography pairs nicely with this practical nudge.