Bokeh is a word you use to describe the effect of the blur or out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject. Simply put, bokeh is the pleasing or aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus blur in your photograph. So, the bokeh “effect” is an extremely shallow depth of field.
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and their chosen image. Indranil Chakraborty is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry by trade. He has been
Been waiting for the chance to save on Micro Four Thirds gear? Whether you’re thinking of making the switch or simply want to upgrade your current setup, today’s top Olympus deals on Amazon most likely have something for you. Best of all, you can grab as much as $1,100 on
Depending on where you live, it’s either spring or fall. Either way, chances are you’re bound to have a few days that the weather is just miserable and you really don’t feel like leaving the house and having a photography adventure. But don’t let that bring you down. Why not
The art of still life and styling starts long before we press that shutter button. In the below article I’ll talk about the secrets of what to do during the gather, shoot and edit. Still life — whether that is flowers, macro, product or food photography — is arguably one
A common problem with old black-and-white or sepia-toned photos is that they fade over time. You can use a Levels or Curves adjustment, but both commands often introduce color artifacts into the image. A few extra steps are needed to get the best results. With your photo open, click the
With the rising cost of film emulsions, it’s not surprising that some film photographers are already thinking of either getting a digital alternate or switching to digital (for now or for good) altogether. But then, there are also long-time hybrid photographers who shoot both film and digital. Fujifilm offerings such
The Royal Meteorological Society has chosen this year’s winners of the Weather Photographer of the Year, its annual competition in partnership with AccuWeather. Christopher Ison of West Sussex, UK bagged the top prize for his powerful “Storm Eunice” photo, which he shot in with a Canon EOS R5 and a 300mm lens
I do long-exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in ball heads. If I am adjusting the ball head in the dark for a series of photos for stacking for Milky Way photos or two-hour-long star trails, I want something easy to use and rock solid. We’ll
Attention, Canon photographers! Need to upgrade your current RF lenses or add to your current lineup? Whatever the photography you do, using the right lens for the job is top priority. Having the budget for it, however, may sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, now’s your chance to grab some impressive
Lightroom Classic is designed to be used on a single computer. However, many photographers have multiple computers (for example a desktop computer at home, and a laptop for travel). XMP files can facilitate syncing edits between multiple machines, making it easy to work on your photos in Lightroom Classic on
Water droplet photography is an amazing challenge, even when you’re working with timing tools. I’m writing this article to not only help you get started, but to remind myself of initial settings for the next time I try to capture the magic of water splash crashes. Warning Water droplet photography
