Removing harsh, ugly shadows from what would be a beautiful portrait is relativity easy. You find a shaded area, set your camera to a low aperture of f/2.8, diffuser the light and then let Mother Nature’s light do the rest. It really is that easy. Here are the steps in
Aftershoot today announced the launch of Instant AI Profiles, a breakthrough feature that allows photographers to transform their Lightroompresets into adaptive AI-powered editing profiles in less than 60 seconds. Instant AI Profiles make AI editing accessible from day one – just your own presets turned into consistent, personalized edits. While
The Hollyland Lark A1 is a compact wireless lavalier system that plugs directly into your phone via USB‑C (perfect for your Samsung S25 +) or Lightning for iPhones. It includes two tiny transmitter mics, a receiver that doubles as the plug into your phone, and a charging case — all for under
Precision Power, Instant Freeze: Godox Introduces the AD400Pro II All-in-One Outdoor Flash Godox recently announced the launch of the AD400Pro II, the next generation of its acclaimed AD series, delivering unmatched versatility, precision, and speed for photographers on location. Building on the proven performance of the AD400Pro, the new AD400Pro
Ansel Adams compared photography to a musical performance. “The negative,” he said, “is the score. The print is the performance.” Digital photography has seen physical copies taking a second seat to screens. Wouldn’t it be great if a high-quality print could be given to a client during the photo session
This will be part of a series on tabletop lighting. I was tasked by Larry Tiefenbrunn MD (AKA Doctor T) to produce before and after photos utilizing lighting techniques based on the Light — Science and Magic book by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua. Reviewing the book for this project
When it comes to portrait photography, medium format remains king for showcasing subjects in glorious in detail, especially if you intend to print big. It’s paramount in the studio, but even more when you’re doing environmental portraits, where context from the setting is just as important as the subject. If
Engineered for reliability and agility, this next-generation zoom lens sets a new benchmark for performance in the NIKKOR Z lineup. Nikon Inc. yesterday announced the release of the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. This second generation
Cropping portraits is an essential skill that can significantly impact the overall quality of your photographs. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, understanding the art of cropping can make your portraits more engaging and visually appealing. One golden rule to remember throughout this process is to ensure
Since lighting is crucial to any type of photography, all of us strive to shoot in the best lighting conditions possible. However, there will definitely be instances when we simply have no choice but to work in dull, overcast light. How do we work in such a less than ideal
As someone who spends a lot of time shooting macro with proper cameras and dedicated lenses, I’ll admit I was sceptical about a budget-friendly clip-on macro lens for a phone. But the Neewer LS-67 Macro & Wide-Angle Lens Kit for Mobile genuinely surprised me — in the best way. I
Midday is normally not the time to put your camera up. Contrasty light is not the best for most color images. Move to infrared and we have a whole new ball game. When the light gets harsh and you add some greenery and clouds, imaging gets good. Infrared You can
