High-key photography is a powerful way to create bright, dreamy landscape images with minimal shadows and a soft, low-contrast feel. Winter is the perfect season to experiment with this style, as snowy scenes and overcast skies provide a natural foundation for high-key aesthetics.

Sunrises and sunsets are cornerstone images for the landscape photographer, presenting opportunities to showcase fantastic scenes in the favorable soft light of the early morning or late evening. The following tips help guide you through successful sunrise and sunset photography from start to finish.

Oftentimes, when we talk about creating better images in photography, the conversation begins with compositional rules such as the rule of thirds, the golden ratio, leading lines, and so on. These guidelines serve as a good benchmark for discussion and a way to introduce structure to what can otherwise feel like an abstract concept.

Choosing between a flash and a video light can make or break the mood and quality of your photos. Both tools have their strengths, but knowing when to use each is key to capturing the right look without disrupting your environment.

Improving your creativity doesn’t always come down to talent or the tools you use. It’s often about the foundational habits you build when the camera isn’t in your hands. Small, consistent changes to your daily life can have a major impact on how often and how well you create.

When setting up a shoot for a client, it is important to have clear communication among all parties involved in the shoot. Once the shoot is over, however, communication about how the deliverables are to be prepared is just as important. To make this communication as smooth as possible, Adobe has announced a new tool that will be added to Photoshop.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to prepare your files, backups, and workflow for the months ahead. This organizational groundwork not only ensures your files are safe but also frees you to focus on creative work instead of dealing with last year's clutter.

Neewer’s Q200 Outdoor Studio Flash is small enough to slip in my coat pocket, yet more powerful than my Speedlight. With its array of special features, it’s exactly what I have been looking for.

Medium format lenses promise unparalleled image quality, but they also come with a steep price tag. The Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR, priced at $1,700, sits on the more affordable end of this spectrum. It offers a versatile wide angle focal length and a relatively lightweight design, but does it live up to expectations?

Traveling with camera gear can be stressful. Your equipment is expensive, and the photos you capture are irreplaceable. Without the right precautions, accidents and mishaps can ruin a trip and leave you with broken gear or lost memories.

Attending a photography workshop is about more than simply showing up with your camera. It’s up to you to maximize the experience and ensure it’s valuable for you.

Creativity often drives you to pick up a camera, but certain habits can hold you back. Some mistakes are so subtle that they creep into your workflow unnoticed, slowing your growth.

Mistakes are a part of learning, especially in street photography. However, if you don’t identify and address these errors, progress becomes slow. From technical missteps to behavioral habits, recognizing these pitfalls can significantly improve your photography.

Sometimes, the daily grind can strip away the joy and creativity that drew you to photography in the first place. Reflecting on the highs and lows of 2024, this great video shares insights from a transformative year of travel and shooting, offering lessons that can inspire you to reconnect with your craft.

A photography workshop provides an immersive opportunity to dedicate an extended time to your photography. But before embarking on the journey, you’ll want to prepare yourself so that you make the most of the experience.

Whether you’re working with portraits or textured scenes, sharpening helps guide the viewer’s eye to key elements. Here's how to do it like a pro using Photoshop.

Composition is one of the most crucial elements in photography. It’s what gives your images balance, depth, and impact. Even the most stunning landscape can look flat and uninspiring without good composition. In this article, I will go into the fundamentals of composition and explore how I use different techniques to create visually captivating landscape photos.

There is a short list of books that distinguish themselves from the mainstream of photographic discourse, and even fewer for which a good case could be made that they are required reading for anybody serious about photography. This new book about the art of photography scores on both counts.

Wildlife photography often demands a significant investment in gear, especially when choosing between two of the most versatile telephoto lenses: the 400mm f/2.8 and the 600mm f/4. Each has its strengths, but finding the right fit depends on your shooting style, subjects, and typical distances.

Thoughtful posing, combined with attention to emotion and movement, creates images that feel genuine. Here is a range of poses sure to help you improve your images.

Editing photos can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out. With so many tools available, deciding where to begin often leads to trial and error. If you’ve ever struggled with this, a clear workflow can make all the difference.

When it comes to digital photography, I think editing is as important as the darkroom was for film photography. But now, we have a lot more tools at our disposal.

There are so many times I've asked myself: If I were starting fresh, would I end up within the same system of gear that I'm using now? When I started photography, Sony wasn't even a player in the DSLR game, and so inertia has invariably led me to (mostly) Canon and Nikon over the years. But today's new photographers are spoiled for choice. Which way to go?

Composition in photography can be challenging. It involves a series of rules that some say are to be followed, others say to be broken, and some say to be bent. What exactly are you looking for in a composition? How do the rules play together? Not wasting space in the frame is a great way to start.

Europe has some of the most beautiful cities and architecture, and I share five of my favorites in this article.

Real estate photography is evolving, and staying ahead of trends can give you an edge. From storytelling techniques to advancements in editing, adapting to these trends could redefine how you approach your work.

Photography is about more than just capturing a scene; it's about preserving the feeling of a moment. Emotional connection often sets apart a compelling image from a forgettable one. It’s not about perfection or rigid rules but about creating photos that resonate on a deeper, personal level.

YouTube can be a fascinating but challenging platform for anyone looking to merge their passion for photography with content creation, as t he platform offers opportunities to showcase work, share knowledge, and even generate income. However, navigating finances, sponsorships, and audience expectations isn't as straightforward as it seems.

The interplay between composition and exposure is crucial. Understanding how these elements work together allows us to create images that are not only technically accurate but also emotionally compelling.

In other words, composition and exposure are interdependent. We can enhance our visual storytelling by examining how these fundamental aspects of our art collaborate. In photography, we can change the amount of light that exposes the picture by adjusting the light source, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Each of these affects the composition.

Wedding photography doesn’t require a mountain of gear. The key is knowing what’s essential to deliver great results while staying focused on capturing the day. Simplifying your kit can help you stay present, especially if you’re just starting out.

Making colors pop in your photos doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few straightforward adjustments, you can make your images vibrant and polished, whether you’re working in Photoshop or Lightroom.

The marketing battle between the big camera manufacturers is irrelevant. A far older and more important disagreement that has raged since the dawn of our art is as relevant today as ever. Where do you stand?

Light can transform a portrait from ordinary to stunning. Using modifiers and positioning effectively allows you to create drama, texture, and depth.

Stock footage can be an intriguing way to earn passive income if you’re a filmmaker or videographer. By uploading clips to the right platforms, you can create a steady revenue stream with minimal ongoing effort. Is it worth the initial effort, though?

Superhero films weren't always billion-dollar blockbusters. In the 1940s, characters like Batman and Superman struggled to make the leap from comic pages to the big screen. Costumes were clunky, effects were laughable, and stories felt too campy to take seriously. That changed in 1978 when Superman: The Movie proved a superhero film could soar. It wasn’t just a success—it redefined what these movies could be.

My photographs are hardly ever representative of objective reality, but they are representative of my vision, my artistic interpretation of the scene. In this article, I will talk about why I made a particular photograph, what was done in the camera, and then what I did in the darkroom to realize the finished image—or at least the image as it is right now. Realizing that I hardly ever reach a final conclusion on a photograph, especially when I am working on it in a wet, traditional darkroom, everything remains a “work in progress.”

Whether you are new to photography, an experienced pro, or somewhere in between, we start configuring our cameras a certain way and then stop once we think we have it perfected. This can cause a photographer to miss some very helpful settings that can make them more efficient in the field.

Creating crisp, visually striking photos often requires more than just a great shot. Thoughtful Lightroom adjustments can help you refine details, enhance sharpness, and bring out the best in your images.

This camera backpack from Nomatic has been talked about by many photographers for its unique aesthetic. But is there more to this camera bag than that?

Knowing when to hand over raw files and when to keep them can be a critical factor in how you’re perceived professionally. It’s not always as simple as saying “no.” In some situations, sharing your raw files can be a necessity, while in others, it could be a mistake.

Hollyland has officially unveiled its latest wireless mic solution, the Lark M2S microphone. Tailored for content creators who demand excellent audio quality without compromising convenience or dominating the shot, this sixth-generation Lark Series microphone delivers on multiple fronts. Here’s why this ultra-mini wireless microphone deserves a spot in your production toolkit.

As photographers, we often focus on capturing the perfect shot, editing it meticulously, and delivering polished galleries to our clients. But in the midst of digital workflows and online galleries, there’s one thing that consistently surprises and delights wedding clients: instant prints.

Lighting can make or break your photos. It’s one of the most important elements to get right, yet it’s also one of the most common areas where mistakes happen. By understanding a few key missteps, you can improve your results quickly and avoid some of the pitfalls that hold many people back.

As a filmmaker, there’s no denying that Wim Wenders has a distinctive and immediately recognizable visual style. But did you know that, in the years before his film career really took off, he developed and honed a great deal of his visual creativity working in the medium of Polaroid photography?

In our never-ending search for the perfect camera, we often bandy around a common term to describe the ultimate in performance: flagship. But what really is a “flagship” camera?

Figuring out how to price your services can feel overwhelming when you’re starting out. Whether you’re handling photography, videography, or broader social media content, knowing what to charge is a skill that can simplify your process and boost your confidence.

Lenses in the affordable range often make compromises, but the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II aims to strike a balance between price and performance. With a focal length equivalent to about 50mm on full frame, it offers a versatile standard view suitable for various shooting styles.

When I began photographing the landscape, the only option was using film, either black and white or color. When using black and white film, most of us used the Zone System or a derivation of it. Even those who cursed it as being too constrictive—it is not—or some kind of voodoo (again, it is not) were using this type of system in some way.

Woodland photography can be one of the more challenging environments for landscape photography. The trees and undergrowth create scenes of chaos that can be hard to organize into compelling images. Follow along as two landscape photographers wander through a rainforest, making photographs.