Why Eye AF Is All Anyone Talks About
So much of the discourse surrounding the latest cameras is usually about Eye AF: how fast it is, how consistent, is camera X’s better than camera Y’s. There’s a reason for that, and it’s not just because it’s the latest buzzword.
How To Use a Tilt-Shift Lens, Part 1: The Shift Function
The tilt-shift lens is probably one of the most special lenses available. It allows the photographer to turn, shift, and tilt the lens in many different ways. In this article, I explain when and how to use the shift function.
Why Is the Best Photo an Instant Print?
In an age of digital, of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat; photos are de rigueur when it comes to promoting yourself. News is fast, which means if you want to get noticed, you need to be faster. The tool of choice is obviously the smartphone because it can take and deliver photos instantly. So, why on earth is an instant print desirable?
This Windows Laptop Challenges the Speed of Apple's M1 MacBook Pros
The Apple MacBook Pro M1 has shown impressive results. With the latest round of software optimizations for the M1 processor, it seemed to be unbeatable. However, Gigabyte is demonstrating incredible results. The combination of Intel and Nvidia seems to be offering better performance than a top-spec Apple MacBook Pro M1.
What Is Happening Over at Hasselblad?
Hasselblad has had a storied history in the camera business. Even today, they’re making some impressive cameras, such as the medium-format X1D II.
Canon's Mirrorless Transition Continues as Some DSLR Lenses Are Discontinued
There is no doubt that mirrorless is where the majority of the industry is headed, and we have just seen another sign that Canon is pushing their resources toward mirrorless, as prominent EF lenses are showing up as discontinued or backordered with no expected in-stock date.
Adapting and Using a 145-Year-Old Lens for Portraiture
Many of us have a penchant for vintage lenses and cameras, but few of us have ever shot with a lens quite like this.
A Hands-on Review of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Filmmakers have a veritable feast of cameras these days and Blackmagic are adding to it with their impressive new 6K-capable body.
Why You Should Stop Using Sliders for Editing Landscape Photos
The majority of us start editing our photos by working with the sliders in Lightroom or our editing program of choice; after all, they are right there when you begin to edit. However, that might not always be the best way to work. This fantastic video discusses why you should perhaps forgo the sliders more often and embrace a different approach to editing your photos instead.
How a Cheap Umbrella Can Produce Professional Photographs
Lighting modifiers are a necessary tool for working with artificial light, but they can be quite expensive, and building a library can quickly drain your wallet. However, the humble umbrella is highly affordable, and you might be surprised by the shots you can create with them. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to create professional profits using an umbrella.
Can You Tell the Difference Between a $1,000 Modern Lens and a $50 Vintage Lens? I Bet Not!
For most modern photographers, the thought of shooting a vintage prime instead of a new autofocus lens is a non-starter. If this applies to you, do you think you could tell the difference in a blind comparison? I would be willing to bet not.
Wand, the New (and Free) Lightroom Culling Plugin for Event and Wedding Photographers
Let's face it, most of us dislike spending time on culling. Luckily, a new culling plugin has been released and the best thing is that it's currently available for free!
3 Ways To Improve the Quality of Your Audio When Filming at Home
For streamers and vloggers, audio quality is often a secondary consideration but a few simple changes to your setup can make a huge difference. Check out this short video to find out how to bring dramatic improvements to your audio.
10 Helpful Tips for Working With Actions in Photoshop in Just Two Minutes
If you spend any amount of time working in Photoshop and particularly if you perform the same tasks over and over, it is well worth learning about actions, as they can greatly increase both the consistency and efficiency of your workflow. Whether you are new to actions or a seasoned user, this fantastic video tutorial will give you 10 tips for working with them in just two minutes.
Why You Should Learn to Use Your Camera's Manual Mode
If you are brand new to photography, you are likely using your camera in auto mode right now. And while modern cameras are highly advanced devices, auto mode can be fooled quite easily and will not always give you the results you want, which is why you should consider learning manual mode. This great video will show you the huge differences between the images that can be made with auto and manual mode.
Did the Sony a7S III Just Become the Best Hybrid Camera on the Market Thanks to Adobe Super Resolution?
Adobe isn’t the first software manufacturer to bring us AI-powered upscaling, but being able to increase the resolution of raw files suddenly makes the Sony a7S III arguably the best-value hybrid camera on the market, giving you a massive 48 megapixels. Is it too good to be true?
How To Create Sun Rays for Dramatic Portraits in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to create a sun ray effect in Adobe Photoshop in this brief but effective tutorial.
5 Great Tips for Improving Your Photo Portfolio
Your portfolio is your calling card for potential clients and the thing by which they will decide if they want to hire you. This excellent video tutorial will give you five tips for improving your portfolio.
David Alan Harvey Resigns From Magnum Shortly Before Members Vote to Remove Him
Seven months after questions over possible child sexual abuse images were raised, and three months after 11 women made extensive allegations of sexual misconduct, David Alan Harvey is no longer a member of Magnum Photos.
The Analog Look in Lightroom: A Review of RNI’s All Films Pack
There’s a lot of options in the preset and profiles space, but in my experience, one has stood above the rest. If you’re looking to bring a bit of analog spirit to your images, here’s why RNI's All Films 5 pack is the product you should get.
NFTs Are a Pyramid Scheme and People Are Already Losing Money
Photographers, filmmakers, and digital artists are falling over themselves to mint NFTs in a get-rich-quick scheme that will do little beyond transferring wealth from artists to tech billionaires. Why are so many people buying into the idea that something is rare because everyone says it is?
Sit Back and Watch These Relaxing Photography Videos
Having a stressful week? Just want to gawk at gear? These videos will push your ASMR buttons and might actually be interesting.
How To Make a Story in the Edit
This video takes you through the process of piecing together a documentary or any video with a story. You'll see the workflow, how the edit is put in a workable space, and how you can recycle certain parts of the shots you captured to strengthen the narrative.
Natural Light Versus Flash Versus Strobe
Roberto Valenzuela is a Canon Explorer of Light and is constantly pushing himself and others to learn the possibilities of light. In a recent project, he set out to take images of a single model with three different types of light (natural, flash, and strobe), and I asked him to talk us through the results.
Even Light for Full-Length Portraits
A little different from the last handful of episodes, Nathan Elson’s How I Got the Shot, Episode 7, moves into a darker-toned portrait set marked by its emphasis on moody overhead lighting.