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Take $350 Off the Highly Popular Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Lens Today Only

The Sigma 85mm Art lens may have been one of the most hyped lenses in modern photography history, and it's lived up to that hype with a reputation for sharp, contrasty images, even at wide apertures. And today only, you can get the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens for $350 off.

Check Out This Fantastic 8K Infrared Time-Lapse

Infrared photography shows us a dream-like representation of our world, where foliage pops brightly and the color palette is unlike anything we're used to. This amazing 8K time-lapse shows off just what a beautiful world infrared can be.

Six Different Ways to Color Tone Photos Using Lightroom

Lightroom can sometimes seem deceptively simple in comparison to its more nuanced cousin, Photoshop, but there are a lot of powerful capabilities lurking beneath the surface of the application. This great video will show you six different ways to color tone an image using Lightroom.

Choosing the Correct Aspect Ratio for Your Video Work

The aspect ratio of a video is a subtle parameter that can have a large effect on the final product. This excellent video examines the different things you should consider when choosing an aspect ratio for your work and how they'll affect how your viewer perceives the final product.

A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Portrait Photoshoot

One of the most popular genres of photography and perhaps one of the best for beginners to try is portraiture. This great video will give you a quick guide to planning a successful portrait photoshoot.

Using the HSL Sliders for Powerful Photo Edits in Lightroom

The HSL sliders are a powerful way to change the mood and tone of your images quite quickly in Lightroom. This awesome video tutorial will introduce you both to the theory behind them and how to use them to create images that better match your creative vision.

Nikon D760 Rumored for 2019

The Nikon D750 has been a top hit for Nikon, as its versatility and low-light performance have made it the camera of choice for many photographers needing a great all-around body. However, it's getting a bit long in the tooth, but thankfully, its replacement may be on its way soon.

Do You Carry a Photography Notebook?

Photography is something where there are lots of little details, any one of which can make or break a shot. This great video talks about the many benefits of keeping something as simple as a notebook on you.

How Cinematography Helped to Revolutionize Modern Television

If you're about 30 years old or older, you probably remember how different television looked a while back. This great video examines how cinematography helped to create the modern version of television that we know today.

Fstoppers Photographer of the Month (November 2018): Alexander Khokhlov

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2018, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community.

The DJI Osmo Pocket Versus the GoPro HERO7 Black: Which Is Right for You?

The new DJI Osmo Pocket is tiny, weighing only 4.1 oz, but still packing 4K video at 60 fps. At that point, you have to wonder if you're better off getting a GoPro HERO7 Black and reaping the additional benefits of a rugged action cam. This great video compares the two to help you decide which is best for you.

Instagram Adds Features for Visually Impaired Users

Instagram is striving to make their app more inclusive, and they're doing so by adding features that will help visually impaired users to better enjoy using the app. You can also take advantage of these features to help visually impaired users better enjoy browsing your photos.

A Hidden Trick for Adding 3D Pop to Your Images Using Photoshop

A lot of photographers look for ways to give their portraits a three-dimensional "pop," whether that's through the lens used or some sort of post-processing technique. This great video will show you a quick and effective method for getting that look using Photoshop.