Portrait Photography
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Lens reviews, portrait tips, and camera gear by Xing Liu — based in California.
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Canon
Canon EOS R6 Mark II + RF 50mm f/1.2 L — A Spontaneous San Francisco Street Style Session with Anna
A spontaneous meetup turned into a full street style session in downtown San Francisco with model Anna (@anna.vsz), visiting from Germany — Chinatown color, red lanterns, and Financial District high-rises, shot on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II with the RF 50mm f/1.2 L.
Nikon
Western Cowgirl Photoshoot Ideas in Old Town Folsom — Nikon Z5 II + NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Cowgirl outfit photoshoot ideas and location scouting tips from a Western-style session in Old Town Folsom with model Natalia (@natalia_mihova) — shot on the Nikon Z5 II and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S across a saloon doorway, brick pillars, a shaded walkway, and a red train car.
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-H2 + XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR — Summer Garden Portraits with Rosina
A full summer portrait session shot on the Fujifilm X-H2 and XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR with model Rosina (@rosinashakirova) — golden hour backlight, Classic Chrome color in the rose garden, and a close look at why this lens's micro contrast separates it from every other 56mm.
Nikon
Nikon Z5 II + NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — Western Portraits in Old Town Auburn
Second round with the Nikon Z5 II, this time paired with the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S for a western-inspired portrait session with model Nicoleta in historic Old Town Auburn, California.
Canon
Canon EOS R6 Mark II in 2026: Still Worth Buying Now That the R6 Mark III Is Out?
Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II still worth buying in 2026 now that the R6 Mark III and R6 V are out? A real answer from someone who's shot 190+ videos on this body — plus what's actually rumored for the R6 Mark IV, and why new camera prices have spiked due to the 2026 memory shortage.
Portrait Tips
Nikon Z6III Senior Portrait Session: Pose Ideas with the 85mm f/1.2 S
Senior portrait session with Yasmina (@minashakirovaa) on the Nikon Z6III and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — covering sitting poses, wall leans, flower framing, and color matching tips for a graduation gown.