Adobe Lightroom Classic has a new AI-powered Denoise feature? Can it help you? Read on! About Lightroom Classic AI-powered Denoise Adobe states that using artificial intelligence, Lightroom Classic v 12.3 now efficiently removes noise while preserving details. At present, Denoise only runs on Bayer or X-Trans RAW images. Curious, I
Does noise really matter all that much in portraits? I think people are too hung up on having their images 100% noiseless, whereas the crisper and sharper, the better. And that’s just the point, isn’t it? People are hung up on noise for no reason — we’ve had it for
Tamron announces today the presentation by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) of its TIPA Award 2023 to two lenses; 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for “Best Telephoto Zoom Lens“ and 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for “Best content creator lens.” Tamron has been honored
SlickPic has just added a new feature for everyone on Portfolio and above plans: Automatic art mock-ups of your photos. This new selling tool is SlickPic Premium Web Store with Wall Mockups and it makes it super easy to showcase what prints will look like for your customers. Let’s look
Often when heading out for a trip to campsites, or especially BLM land, you find you have forgotten some important part of your kit. Buying something you already own when you are on the road is wasteful and frustrating. Let’s stop that. First, learn more about my boondocking/car camping setups
Do you love to travel light? Next time you take your photography on the road, leave the laptop behind and instead, transfer your photos directly to your phone for backup and editing. No computer or camera WiFi required! About two or three phones ago, I received my first one of
I recently spent 10 days touring the western part of Japan, filming several episodes of my PhotowalksTV series, which is seen on YouTube and Amazon. I left my big Sony (designed in Japan!) cameras back home, and only took two iPhones (assembled in China), a Samsung Galaxy S21 (made in
Color grading is the process of adjusting and manipulating the colors in your photographs to achieve a certain look or mood. It can enhance the overall feel of your image and help you convey your message more effectively. One of the most popular software for color grading your photos is
I love vintage automobiles. And I love mystery and weirdness. Here’s how I went about light painting a vintage Model A in total darkness. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though,
The Bay of Islands was named by Captain James Cook in 1769. The Maori called it Ipipiri, meaning many places to fish, swim, settle and enjoy the beauty. There are many tales, and many islands; 144 apparently. The best way to see it all is by boat. There are two
Learning is an essential aspect of human development that should continue throughout our lives. While many people believe that age is a significant barrier to learning, research has shown that we are never too old to learn. Whether it is acquiring new skills or knowledge, there are numerous benefits of
We received the Joby Wavo Plus cardioid shotgun-style microphone for cameras, mobile devices and computers. It’s a video microphone aimed at content creators and vlogging in the field, although it can be used via USB with a laptop or desktop. Here’s what it is and what it sounds like. Note:
