Many photographers see the street photography as an outlet for artistic self-expression. But it also often provides a mental health benefit for some bright but sometimes restless minds. This is what UK-based photographer Sean Tucker wanted to bring to light in his video above. He introduces us to Edinburgh doctor
Crooked horizons and distorted buildings can make an otherwise great photo, look amateurish. Luckily, LuminarAI makes it easy to level your horizon and fix perspective distortion with a couple of easy clicks. CompositionAI Open your photo in LuminarAI, switch to the Edit tab and select CompositionAI from the Essentials tools.
Photo challenges are a great way to get the brain and creativity flowing. Even if you’re feeling stuck or not in a creative mood. Picking up your camera and trying to create something for a specific reason will help you get over that mood. What do you want to learn
When it comes to epic locations for landscape photography, the mountain peaks sit high up on the list. So, it’s not surprising that many adventurous photographers are excited about opportunities to traverse picturesque mountain landscapes. In the video above, San Francisco, CA photographer and filmmaker Michael Shainblum shares how he
Hollywood lighting is famous for its dramatic and cinematic effects. It has become a signature style of films and TV shows, making them more visually appealing and engaging. Recreating Hollywood lighting may seem like a daunting task, but with some basic knowledge and the right equipment, it’s possible to achieve
You may have heard of some of the women photographers on this list. Maybe not all of them, but at least one or two, I’m guessing. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we wanted to share these seven women photographers who paved the way for women in the industry. Julia
The Benro SC05K SpiderMan Tablepod Kit is designed to be small yet hold a small camera or phone and accessories. The design is for photographers and videographers to record themselves and use for virtual meetings. Let’s take a look at how it does. The tabletop kit I received includes a
Memphis photographer, multimedia artist, writer and musician Erica Qualy recently completed a photography project entitled “16 Friends and Strangers” using an Olympus 35mm half-frame camera from the 1960s and shooting on expired film. Qualy, originally from Minneapolis, MN, moved to Memphis in 2011 and has been an active member of
Since the pandemic landed, three years ago, I’ve watched more TV at home than I had in the previous 65 years. I watched and re-watched every Star Wars-related movie, animated cartoon and TV show I could find on Disney+. At first, I watched them for entertainment but then again for
When it comes to the advantages of prime lenses, fast aperture sits high up on the list. This is because it allows photographers to use shallow depth of field that looks especially pleasing for portraits. However, Alex Kilbee of the The Photographic Eye mentions another less thought about benefit of
What is digital noise? What causes it? How do we reduce it? We look into the answers. What is noise in photography? Digital noise can be caused by low light, high ISO settings, long exposure times, and heat. This can result in variations of either color or brightness. Regrettably, this
This is admittedly a rather specific DIY project, but hopefully, it fills a niche, however small that might be. I can’t take credit for this fine design. Night photographer Tyler Heibeck told me how to do this, showing this to me when we were traveling in Iceland. But it’s easy
