People ask night photographers all sorts of questions. One of the most common is: What’s the scariest, creepiest place you have ever photographed? The last stop for almost 1000 souls The imposing Gothic stone structure, Moundsville Penitentiary in West Virginia, was the last stop for murderers, rapists and thieves. Almost
I love being on the coast; I feel at home. The waves and gulls call to me and I feel inner peace when I can smell that sea salty tang in the air. Nothing quite beats a gorgeous coastal photo to remind us of that feeling. So here are my
Sharpening software can sometimes take away the blur. But with Luminar Neo and Topaz Photo AI both offering powerful AI sharpening tools, choosing the right one can be challenging. We use a blurry, rocky arch to figure out what works here. No, there will be no bird sharpening comparisons today!
Pushing your gear to different subjects can lead to more creative images. I started with photographing birds in my backyard. Got bored waiting. Ended up with some interesting plant images. See those original results. See below where that bit of experimentation with a long lens ended up. Gear I used
As a photographer, do you ever start feeling like you’re in a bit of a rut? Or perhaps you feel the need to challenge yourself to improve your skills. Maybe you’re just looking for some ideas on stretching your creativity. Here are five simple ideas to challenge yourself as a
Coming from a landscape photography background, I’ve shied away over the years from learning about off-camera flash. I told myself that I didn’t need it. But if I’m being honest, I was just overwhelmed at the thought of learning a whole new skill set. I convinced myself that I was a
FlexiSpot sent us their Large Mouse Pad (MP018). Will this waterproof mouse pad improve your editing and workflow? We break it down for you. Note: FlexiSpot sent us the Large Mouse Pad. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this desk are our own. Pros Cons FlexiSpot
The Manfrotto Element MII is a lightweight tripod aimed at hobbyists and entry-level photographers who need something sturdy yet easy on the pocketbook. But the tripod seems to check many boxes for such an affordable tripod. Let’s have a look. Note: Manfrotto sent us the Element MII aluminum tripod and
What features will cameras have ten years from now that cameras do not have now? I asked Gemini AI. Here are the answers. I don’t know that AI — our new buzzword for what is largely machine learning — has a crystal ball. But Google’s Gemini is pretty good at
Modern cameras are a wonderful thing. They’ve made it to where everyone can capture a variety of images with relative ease. Still, I can’t help but wonder if modern cameras with all their bells and whistles might be having an impact on creativity. Now, I know there are already some
Drowning in digital chaos with every photo trip? Wave goodbye to the stress of multiple drives and lost images. Discover how to effortlessly sync, organize, and back up all your pictures across every device—sans costly clouds. Join Photofocus and Mylio Photos to transform your photo mess into an organized success.
Photography is an art form that relies heavily on capturing and manipulating light to create stunning images. Light is the essence of photography, but at times, too much or unwanted light can be detrimental to the final result. This is where light blockers come into play, serving as indispensable tools
