How to Photograph Eye-Catching Seascapes
Seascapes can be a great alternative to standard landscape images and a way to use the motion and energy of the water to offset stationary objects and create more dynamic visuals for your viewers. This excellent video tutorial will show you a landscape photographer's experience from his point of view as he shoots seascapes.
How to Create Ultra-Soft Portraiture Light
Soft light is great for portraiture, offering a flattering rendering of your subject's features. This great video tutorial will show you how to create ultra-soft light for portraits.
A Fundamental Off-Camera Flash Technique
A lot of photographers struggle when they first start working with off-camera flash. One of the most fundamental and crucial techniques you will need to master is balancing your strobes and ambient light. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to do just that.
The Best Affordable Portrait Lens: Canon RF 85mm f/2.0 Versus Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Canon and Sony have continued to produce incredible cameras and lenses for all kinds of photography. For portrait photography, wide aperture 85mm lenses are one of the popular options. The large and expensive 85mm f/1.4 lenses are great; however, over the last few years, f/1.8 primes are starting to become better options in some regards.
How To Get Models for Portraits When You're a Beginner
Portraiture is one of the most revered genres of photography, with many photographers dreaming of capturing great images of people. But, how do you get started?
Creative Lighting Without Limits? Fstoppers Reviews the Godox TL60
Whether you’re a photographer or videographer, you know the difference lighting can make in creating a compelling shot. While there are dozens of tools and techniques you can leverage in your next shoot, the Godox TL60 tube light might offer the creative possibilities you’re looking for, particularly for video work. Want to see what makes it so special?
Sometimes, Not Buying a New Piece of Gear Is the Best Investment of All
After a series of articles detailing when and what to buy, today, I’d like to have a look at the other side of that equation.
Could the Next Fujifilm GFX Camera Have a 127-Megapixel Global Shutter Sensor?
Sony has announced a new 127-megapixel medium format sensor that has a global shutter. Sony has described it as having "the industry's highest effective pixel count of 127.68 megapixels." This does, however, come with a number of caveats, although it is effectively the highest-resolution sensor with a global shutter.
New Adobe Photoshop Brings Super Resolution Feature and Speed Improvements for M1 Macs
Today, Adobe has released the first version of Photoshop designed to run natively on M1 Macs, and the company promises significant speed improvements in the new version. Along with this, Photoshop on iPad has gained two new cloud features, and Camera Raw has gained an interesting new feature dubbed "Super Resolution."
Flagship Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera Officially Confirmed for 2021: New Sensor, 8K Video
We have known that a flagship Nikon mirrorless camera was likely coming at some point, but tonight, the company has officially confirmed its development and scheduled release for later this year. They have also confirmed some details about the upcoming camera and released an image of the body.
5 Ways to Improve Your Portraits
Taking a successful portrait requires the confluence of good technique, creativity, and your ability to interact with and direct your subject. If you have been struggling with your portraiture work, check out this excellent video tutorial that will offer you five tips to help you produce better results.
5 Traps Landscape Photographers Fall Into
Every genre has common traps that lure photographers in, causing them to miss out on better images, and landscape photography is no exception. This excellent video tutorial discusses five of the most common traps and how to recognize and avoid them in your work.
A Review of the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Mirrorless Lens
The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for photographers in a wide range of genres, but such lenses are both heavy and quite expensive. For those who want the versatility of those focal lengths but don't need that f/2.8 aperture, a 70-200mm f/4 lens is a far cheaper and more portable option. This excellent video review takes a look at Canon's mirrorless version of the lens, the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM.
6 Lighting Setups To Take Your Reception Images To the Next Level
Reception lighting is where most photographers struggle the most. The chaos of the dance floor mixed with low-light shooting conditions make for a constant struggle. But these six lighting setups will help you take your reception images to the next level.
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?