Three Ways to Sharper Photos With Adobe Lightroom
Creating sharp photographs can be challenging, a vast array of camera settings and subject matter can make it tricky. But there are three ways to successfully enhance the sharpness of images using Lightroom.
Decision to Clear Magnum Photos of Hosting Child Sexual Abuse Material Called Into Question
A recent ruling by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) on one of the inappropriate images of children found in the archive of Magnum Photos has been called into question by a former police officer with extensive experience in categorizing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
We Review the Mamiya RZ67: Medium Format, Modularity, and Fantastic Sharpness
Coming in at nearly five times larger than a full frame sensor, the RZ has resolution for days and can produce tack-sharp images, making it great for landscape work.
Bokeh Monster Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Likely Coming Next Week
Great news for bokeh lovers: a new super-wide-aperture lens will likely be announced next week. Sony will be announcing the FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens on March 16.
Insta360’s New Go 2: A Serious Update for a Novice’s Action Cam
Insta360 has just debuted their latest action cam, just in time for the warm weather coming up. Is it worth upgrading?
How to Compose Woodland Photographs
Whereas most landscape photos involve vast, sweeping scenes, woodland photography is an interesting change of pace that challenges you to create compelling imagery in densely packed spaces full of competing elements. This excellent video discusses the challenges of woodland photography and offers some helpful tips for creating better compositions.
A Review of the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens
A wide angle zoom lens is a versatile option suitable for a wide range of scenarios, and for Fujifilm shooters, one option is the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR lens, a recent update to the original. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
Testing the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm Lens in Different Conditions
Have you ever used a highly versatile zoom lens with a great range to it? They have grown in both number and popularity in recent years, so how is Nikon's one-lens solution?
How to Use Exposure Bracketing and Focus Stacking for Better Landscape Photos
Landscape photography often demands extreme levels of dynamic range and depth of field — frequently more than your camera or lens can deliver. When that happens, exposure bracketing and focus stacking are your best friend, and this helpful video tutorial will show you how they are done.
Will the Canon R5 Improve My Photography?
After capturing the majority of my portfolio with the Canon 5D Mark IV over the last four years, it was time for a change. So, why did I choose the Canon R5, and what do I expect it to do for my photography?
This Is the Worst Camera Canon Has Ever Made and Shows Why Camera Manufacturers Still Don’t Understand Smartphones
In 2019, Canon did something weird: they crowdfunded a camera that no-one wanted. 18 months later, the reviews are largely terrible and you can now buy it for almost one third of its original price. What happened with the Canon IVY REC?
How Do You Learn To See a Good Photo Before You Take It?
One of the most difficult aspects of photography is knowing how to actually find a good picture so you can take it. How do you know when one is in front of you? This insightful video tutorial discusses how to see good photos before you take them.
Format Launches Workflow, a New Integrated Product To Help Photographers Streamline Their Business
You may already be familiar with Format, one of the leading website-building platforms. This year, they are taking it one step further by releasing a product that will help photographers manage their business operations and offering it free for a whole year.
Photo Manipulators Guide to Mood Boards
In this video tutorial, watch as Dean Samed talks you through the photo manipulator's guide to mood boards in Photoshop.
5 Helpful Tips for Photographing People Who Aren't Models
Most of us who shoot portraits do not work with professional models on a regular basis, and as such, it pays to know how to work with regular people to make them as comfortable as possible in front of the lens. If that is something you struggle with, this excellent video tutorial will give you five tips for taking better shots of regular people.
How To Make Difficult Selections Easily in Adobe Photoshop Using Channels
One of the most hated aspects of editing in Photoshop is making selections for masks, composites, and localized edits. The more difficult the selection, the more disliked it is, but there may be an easier way you aren't using.
Learn How This Dramatic Nighttime Portrait Was Lit and Shot
Using multiple lights can enable complex and innovative creative opportunities that simply would not be possible with just a single light or natural light. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how this dramatic nighttime portrait was lit with three lights.
Do You Really Need a Tripod?
Twenty years ago, tripods were necessary for any sort of long exposure. Today, though, lenses and cameras can offer insane levels of stabilization of sometimes up to eight stops. With those capabilities, do you even need a tripod anymore? This interesting video poses that question and covers the times where you may or may not need one.
British Photographers and Filmmakers Face Costs and Confusion When It Comes to Working in Europe
Since the United Kingdom left the European Union, moving goods and equipment across borders has become more complicated for British passport holders. What are the rules, and will you need to spend more than £300 on an ATA Carnet to take your camera gear across the channel?
My Experience of Buying Used Camera Gear From MPB
Buying used camera gear doesn’t mean just private parties anymore. Commercial sellers have entered the market of used gear, and it’s a growing business. I tried out one of them and was quite surprised.
Is This Sony's Worst Lens?
Alongside the release of the diminutive a7C, Sony released a new kit lens: the surprisingly compact 28-60mm f/4-5.6, which keeps its size and weight down by trimming 10mm off the long end and being collapsible. However, is it worth $500?
8 Tips for Panoramic Landscape Photography
As a landscape photographer, one of the things I prefer is a wide or panoramic photograph. Creating a panoramic image isn't as difficult as many might think.
Learn the Ultimate Rim Light Hack and Dig Through the Layers in This Photoshop Composite
In this video tutorial, watch as I take you through a layer breakdown of my Motorbike Rockstar image and also an amazingly easy rim light hack.
Should You Turn Your Passion for Photography Into a Business?
Virtually everyone who has started a photography business has asked themselves this question. The short answer is "it depends," but this video gives you five solid questions you can ask yourself if you need to make the all-important decision.
4 Modifiers I Use as a Pro for Under $100
Photography is expensive, and often, you get what you pay for. However, there are some great modifiers for your lights to be had for under $100.