Adobe Just Made Photoshop’s HSL Tool Far More Powerful
Adobe just rolled out a significant update to Photoshop’s Hue/Saturation (HSL) adjustment tool, and it’s something you'll want to know about.
Maono's PD300 X Dynamic Microphone and Boom Arm: Great Quality and a Budget Price
Increasingly, I am running presentations or attending Microsoft Teams meetings from my desk. Therefore, it became time to improve the sound setup at my workstation. Maono is a respected name in the field of microphones, and so their PD300X seemed a great choice for me, but how did it fare?
Managing Social Anxiety: Tips for Introverted Photographers
Many introverts struggle to balance the demands of photography, a profession often dominated by social interactions. Understanding how to thrive despite this challenge is crucial to succeeding in your career.
A Look at the 100 Years of Leica Celebration in New York City
I love attending any free photography-centered event that offers refreshments and shooting opportunities. Most of these events go all out to provide a unique shooting experience, complete with everything from balloons to dancing bears. Leica loves to be different, and it's no surprise that they took a different approach—one more focused on community—for their recent celebration in New York City.
Landscape Photography: Saleable Art Versus Worthless Pretty Pictures
Landscape photography has become boring. How many more photos do I have to scroll through on social media of the same old locations? Those must-have photos of the red houses in Hamnøy, Lofoten; the waterfall at Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland; the lone tree at Buttermere in the Lake District. It’s like looking through a schoolboy’s stamp collection. Every kid has exactly the same stamps because they’re the easiest ones to find and buy with your pocket money.
The Psychology of Wedding Photography Pricing That Gets Your More Clients
Your pricing strategy could be the silent killer of your wedding photography business. How you present your rates to potential clients directly impacts your inquiries, your client quality, and ultimately your bottom line.
Premium vs Value: Which 35mm Lens Reigns Supreme?
Third-party lenses are challenging established brands with impressive performance at lower price points, making the choice more complex than ever before. Here's a look at two fantastic 35mm lenses.
The Distinctions Between Good and Great Photographers
Creating exceptional photos requires more than technical skills or expensive equipment. The difference between good and great photography often comes down to fundamental creative principles that transform ordinary images into compelling visual stories.
Beyond Basic Edits: Mastering Photoshop on Your iPhone
The new Photoshop app for iPhone brings professional-level editing capabilities to your pocket, allowing for sophisticated adjustments without ever touching a desktop computer.
Travel Light, Shoot Heavy: We Review the Falcam TreeRoot Quick Lock Lite Tripod
With so many carbon fiber travel tripods on the market, it's hard to know which is right for you. However, Falcam has just released its latest TreeRoot tripod, which will turn some heads.
Convenience That Can Go a Long Way: A Look at the Tilta Portable Camera Battery Charging Case
Getting ready for a shoot or a trip can be quite a chore, especially when you have a lot of batteries to charge. But what if a $29 charging case can make that easier for you?
Is This the Be-All, End-All Lens for Sony Wedding Photographers?
It seems that the major manufacturers are hell-bent on making prime lenses obsolete, or at least it seems that way with Sony's release of the new FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens. Should wedding photographers bite?
The Fujifilm X-M5: Small Camera, Big Surprises
Few cameras have faced as much early criticism—and then surprised everyone—as the Fujifilm X-M5. What seemed like a limited update at first glance has revealed itself to be a compelling choice, particularly if you're looking for professional video capabilities in a tiny, affordable package.
Achieve a Moody Blue Look in Lightroom: Step-by-Step Guide
The way you edit photographs significantly shapes their visual impact. Using Lightroom's tools strategically helps turn ordinary shots into distinctive images worth sharing.
Fujifilm’s GFX100RF: Compact Body, Huge Resolution
Fujifilm’s new GFX100RF medium format camera combines a massive 102-megapixel sensor with compact form factor and fixed lens design. Its portability and sensor size position it uniquely among high-resolution cameras.
Why Following Wedding Photography Trends Might Be Hurting Your Career
Have you ever felt torn between staying true to your creative vision and jumping on the latest wedding photography trend? As a wedding photographer, it’s a dilemma I face daily. With the market constantly shifting—especially in a destination like Tuscany—it’s tempting to follow the trend of the moment. But what if I told you that blindly following trends might be the very thing that's holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer?
Why Your Real Estate Images Need Better Natural Light
Effectively using natural light in real estate photography isn’t just about getting bright photos—it taps into psychological responses that can make your images immediately more appealing. Good use of natural light draws attention and enhances spatial awareness, making spaces feel inviting and attractive to potential buyers.
Canon Autofocus: Master Your Camera’s Advanced Features
Autofocus settings have become incredibly sophisticated on Canon's latest mirrorless cameras, like the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II. Knowing how to harness these powerful autofocus features can significantly improve your photography, especially when you're shooting fast-moving subjects like athletes.
VE80: War Mechanic and Amateur Photographer’s Unseen 1940s World War II Photographs
Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, and in commemoration of VE80, I’m sharing a never-before-seen collection of images taken by my grandfather during his service as a British Army mechanic.
Editing Landscapes Faster With Lightroom’s Latest Update
Adobe has just released a Lightroom update with a new landscape masking feature designed to streamline your editing workflow. If you frequently edit landscape photos, this update is worth exploring for its practical improvements.
Dodging and Burning Using Only Lightroom
Dodging and burning can dramatically change how your final image turns out, enhancing depth and guiding attention to key areas. Mastering this technique in Lightroom is not only possible but straightforward enough to become an essential part of your workflow.
Visual Storytelling Secrets From 'The Untouchables'
Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables isn't your average gangster movie. It’s visually compelling, tightly shot, and filled with moments photographers can learn from about cinematic storytelling.
Three Easy Steps for Creating Star Trails in Adobe Photoshop
Star trails are magical. They show the apparent movements of the stars over a long period of time, a result of the rotation of the Earth. And even better, they're easy to photograph and process in Adobe Photoshop!
Is Sigma's 300-600mm f/4 Your Ideal Super-Telephoto Lens?
The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports Lens is filling a noticeable gap between typical telephoto zooms and ultra-expensive super telephoto primes. If you've been struggling to find a high-quality lens without reaching into the $10,000-plus range, Sigma's latest offering might be precisely what you're looking for.
Setting Up Successful Model Collaborations
If you're serious about improving your photography, scheduling regular test shoots with models—without money exchanging hands—is necessary. Learning how to handle these arrangements correctly saves you from wasted effort and awkward situations.