When you are planning for a photo or video project, do you wish you had an app that could help you with anything from location scouting to sun placement? There are a multitude of iOS and Android apps that do just that. In this ThinkTAP Learn video, instructor Richard Harrington
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation recently announced that the PENTAX WG-90 digital camera will be available for purchase in early February. The WG series all-weather adventure cameras — known for their rugged chassis, plus waterproof and shock-resistant features — are now offered under the PENTAX brand which is regarded industrywide for
The Video Creators Virtual Summit is coming up on February 18 – 22, 2024. Twenty of the world’s top Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects instructors will be sharing their knowledge, and it’s free to attend! The online conference will feature 50 classes on topics such as Adobe AI tools, color
I’m a night photographer. Maybe you photograph weddings, portraits, sports or photojournalism. Babies. Landscape. Travel. You name it. But I know that you and I can be inspired by a photographer’s approaches to lighting and composition and emotional impact too. Inspiring images seep into us, take hold, and never let
Did you know you can change the aspect ratio to 5:4 making it perfect for an 8×10 or 16×20 portrait? Here’s why you should consider changing the aspect ratio, essentially allowing you to crop in camera.
After a lifelong career in photography, I no longer own a DSLR camera. Wow. I never thought I’d say that. How about you? Do you think DSLRs are doomed? I have used single-lens reflex cameras for, well, ever. Eight retired Nikon F, F2, F3, and F5 35mm film cameras decorate
Some time back, I did this fabulous Winter Wonderland creative portrait session after being inspired by fellow writer and photographer Jason Hahn’s Snow Scene. We wanted to shoot in the studio and not outdoors, but I still wanted that ‘blanketed in soft snow look.’ Behind the scenes Shot in the studio,
If you read my last article about heart-shaped bokeh, you’ll know I tried (and failed) to create a fun Valentine’s photo with letter tiles in the foreground. Here’s what I did with those tiles instead. It didn’t work because the nifty 50mm I use for my DIY bokeh modifier can’t
Oh boy! I was never one to keyword my images. Then, it was too late because I had way too many images. The possibility of getting it done was close to impossible. But wait! Turns out there is software that will give you a huge head start on the process.
Caution! If you take up creating images of water droplets you might become addicted. Last time I set up a droplet session I spent three days making images. With that health warning out of the way, let’s take a look at making some very cool imagery. Gear There are many
Just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you can’t capture some gorgeous beach portraits. Don’t let the cooler weather put you off from going to the beach. Pass on the bikini and grab a lovely warm wool jumper and jeans for a casual fall or winter beach photoshoot. There
Ready for a quick photography project or exercise this week? How about taking on a fun photography challenge? Now on the fourth week of their 52-week photo challenge, the folks of SlickPic are inviting everyone to dive into the eye-catching realm of Leading Lines. With this challenge, you must incorporate lines
