Helpful Tips for New Film Photographers
Film photography has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, and it is a fun way to explore your creativity and experience a different way of making images. If you are new to film photography, this excellent video tutorial will provide you with a variety of helpful tips to get you up and running in no time.
Does Sensor Size Make That Big a Difference in Your Work?
There is a lot of debate back and forth about just how important sensor size is in photography. And with professional-level camera and lens lines available in Micro Four Thirds, APS-C, full frame, and medium format, you might wonder which is right for your work. This great video compares APS-C to medium format for landscape photography, and you might be surprised by just how well the smaller sensor holds up.
5 Misleading Specs That Can Trick Camera Buyers
If you're looking at buying a new piece of equipment, you will likely just look at the spec sheet and compare it to something similar. But even the numbers don't tell the full story.
Is the Wet Plate Photography Process Dangerous?
Wet plate photography is an old technique that still has a number of fans today. But is the process dangerous to the photographer?
Is the Canon EOS R5 Worth the Price for Landscape Photography?
The Canon EOS R5 has turned a lot of heads for its high-powered features, and while those are great to have, not all genres require such advanced capabilities. So, is it worth paying the premium price for the EOS R5 for a genre like landscape photography? This excellent video review compares the EOS R5 to the 50-megapixel 5DS R, which can be bought for about a third of the price, to help you decide.
5 Tips for Better Wildlife Photographs
Do you want to become a better wildlife photographer but you aren’t sure where to start? Here are five tips to help you create beautiful animal photographs no matter your skill level.
Does the Canon R5 Have an IBIS Bug That’s Causing Blurry Photos?
Several Canon R5 owners are reporting that some of their images are soft as a result of what seems to be the sensor twisting during an exposure, probably as a result of a bug in the IBIS implementation. Have you noticed this phenomenon?
Right Size, Right Price, Accurate Colors: A Review of the Asus ProArt 248QV Monitor
As a photographer, what is it exactly that you look for in a computer monitor? Computer monitors and displays may be an under-emphasized important piece of tech that any serious photographer should invest in.
Using a Graduated Filter? Your Sensor Size Matters!
Does sensor size matter? Well if you’re using a graduated filter then it’s definitely important to keep in mind.
5 Great Tips To Help You Make the Most Of Vintage Lenses
Using vintage lenses is a great way to produce images and footage that is full of character. Here are five great tips to help you get to grips when attaching a piece of history to your shiny new digital camera.
Bird Photography With the Canon EOS R5
The Canon EOS R5 is one of the most impressive cameras we have seen in quite some time, and it brings with it a huge range of impressive features and improvements. This excellent video puts it to the test with both native and adapted lenses to show you the kind of performance and image quality you can expect.
A Look at the New DJI Air 2S Drone
The DJI Air 2S is here, and it brings with it some major improvements and upgrades over the Mavic Air 2 while still maintaining an ultra-portable profile. This excellent video review takes a look at how it compares to the Mavic Air 2 and the type of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
A Look at a Classic Film Camera: The Canon A-1
Film photography has seen a bit of a resurgence in the last few years, and if you are just getting into it, the vast array of cameras out there can be a bit overwhelming at first. This great video review takes a look at a classic camera and a great choice for trying out film, the Canon A-1.
How to Adjust Facial Features Using Photoshop
It used to be rather tricky trying to adjust certain facial features in Photoshop in a convincing manner, but Adobe recently added a lot of semi-automated features for doing so. This helpful video tutorial will walk you through the tools, showing you how to use them and giving you a variety of tips for getting the best possible results out of them.
Capturing Intimate Wave Photography With a Telephoto Lens
The ocean has long been a muse for artists of every sort. For photographers, coastal waves, in particular, provide a pleasant combination of color and motion which presents many creative opportunities. Using a telephoto lens, it is possible to capture incredible detail from a safe (not to mention dry) location.
3 Reasons To Use An External Monitor When Shooting Video
After a long day of shooting, thought I would take a moment to write a short piece about one of the most important tools in my kit.
Tips and Tricks for Shooting the Icelandic Volcano at Night
As the Icelandic volcano continues to erupt in Gelingadalur, Iceland, these two photographers share their very best tips and tricks for photographing a volcanic eruption, and luckily the same techniques can be applied to landscape photography anywhere in the world with an active, erupting volcano.
A Review of the MIOPS Smart+ Trigger for Landscape Photography
Should smart triggers be a part of landscape photographers’ go-to tools?
How Often Should You Post To Instagram in 2021?
Instagram isn’t as relevant as it once was, largely thanks to freebooting, community accounts, and influencer over-saturation, but for many photographers, it’s still a great way to connect with an audience. How often should you post to get the most engagement?
The Free Map App All Photographers Should Be Using
It doesn't matter what type of photographer you are, having the ability to accurately document and locate hard-to-find spots is worth its weight in gold. This app is about to revolutionize how we all shoot on location.
An Astrophotograher's Dream? A Review of the new AF 12mm f/2 from Samyang for Sony APS-C Cameras
Samyang/Rokinon recently unveiled its new AF 12mm f/2 lens for Sony mirrorless APS-C cameras, a prime that will delight keen astrophotographers. Just how good is this new lens?
What Happens When You Build Your Own Camera for $35?
Thrift stores aside, this is probably the cheapest way to dip a toe into the world of film photography: a build-your-own camera for $35. What could possibly go wrong?
We Review the Fujifilm GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera
This year seems like it’s shaping up to be the second wave of megapixel wars from the major manufacturers. In this review, we’ll take a look at the 102-megapixel Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format mirrorless camera and what it has been like to work with over the last month.
A Review of the New Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is here, providing an update to the company's first-ever Art Series lens with a bevy of new features and improvements, all at a very affordable price. This excellent video review takes a look at the new lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
3 Tips for Creating Dramatic Lighting in Your Portraits
Lighting holds the keys to the overall feel of an image for the most part, particularly with portraiture. In this video, you will see behind-the-scenes of a dramatic, moody portrait shoot with some tips on how to replicate the style yourself.