Ulanzi’s New Portable Fog Machine is Handheld and Costs Under $90
Ulanzi makes a diverse range of products, including wireless mics, lights, and tripods. Now, the company has launched a new portable fog machine designed for photo and video shoots.
The SmokeNinja is a Slimmer and Cheaper Portable Fog Machine
PMI Gear has announced a new entry-level portable fog machine that, at $200, is a third of the price of its SmokeGenie model.
SmokeGENIE is a Powerful, Handheld, Non-Toxic Smoke Machine
The SmokeGENIE is a battery-powered, pocketable smoke machine that its creators say is one-tenth the size of a typical smoke machine but can match the output.
How I Turned an E-cigarette Into a Tiny Smoke Machine for Photo Shoots
I'm fine-art photographer Petri Damstén from Kuopio, Finland, and in this article I'll share how I created a tiny smoke machine from an electronic cigarette and 3D printed a part for precise smoke distribution control.
The MicroFogger is a Tiny Fog Machine Perfect for Creative Photos
The MicroFogger is a tiny handheld fog machine that lets you create fog on a small scale when your space and/or budget are limited.
We Shot an Award-Winning Landscape Photo Using a Fog Machine
I needed a landscape photo of a foggy forest on a sunny day, in which beams of sunlight were streaming through the trees and creating beautiful sun rays. The only problem was that it was summer and there was no fog to be had... so I decided to rent a fog machine and see if we could make enough fog to simulate real fog.
Idea: Use a Car as a DIY Smoke Machine Outdoors
While shooting a recent series titled American Made, Los Angeles-based lifestyle and advertising photographer Caleb Kuhl needed a dusty scene, so he had someone drive an SUV around to serve as a DIY smoke machine. Above is a 2-minute behind-the-scenes video of the shoot.
Tip: Score a Good Deal on a Fog Machine at Post-Halloween Sales
Looking for a cheap fog machine or fog juice for your photography? Hurry out to your local pop-up Halloween store today: David Hobby of Strobist reminds us that these seasonal stores often offer deep-discounts of those things once All Hallows' Eve has come and gone.
Ethereal Photos of Indoor Clouds
Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde creates indoor clouds using a smoke machine and uses dramatic lighting to make them look realistic. He calls the project Nimbus.