Working with technology is not without its challenges, and photography is no different. Sometimes things go wrong and there is nothing you can do about it. So it does pay to be prepared for eventualities and have backups of just about everything on hand. Expect the unexpected Recently, I was
The Checkbox control is an expression control that works differently than the other controls in this group. This is because a Checkbox Control can only control two values. Therefore, it works like a true or false, on or off statement. If the box is checked, we return a 1. If
This morning, ON1 announced ON1 Photo RAW 2023, an update to its flagship application that features many new AI-powered features. The application is set to ship in October. These new technologies in Photo RAW 2023 take away the steep learning-curve that come with more traditional ways of editing. Photographers no
The war between manufacturers when it comes to creating and selling fast lenses is as brutal and bloody as the megapixel wars that are still raging today; however, the truth is we don’t need fast lenses, it’s just that many photographers want them, and there’s a big difference between need
Cameras, including those of the APS-C variety, used to be large, bulky affairs that honestly weren’t much smaller than their full-frame brothers; however, times have changed, and you can now get small APS-C cameras that can go anywhere and that don’t force you to make compromises when it comes to
So often someone will take the time to light the talent to look great but forget to light the background and give the image some depth: One method is to use a Cucoloris. Some will refer to it as a cookie cutter: As you can see in the above image
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. Elaine Hambley has snapped photos for years but wasn’t really into photography until
Despite the popularity of full frame cameras, the Micro Four Thirds System remains a top choice for those who prefer compact companions for their trips and daily captures. That said, Olympus is still pretty much the household name when it comes to these handy cameras and lenses. So, we won’t
Night photographers! Whether you’re staying home because of cloudy skies or less-than-ideal conditions, that doesn’t mean you can’t continue creating photos. Here’s a few ideas we can do while not leaving the house. Backyard light painting This first photo of R2D2 above was done in my backyard. I used electroluminescent
There are two distinct types of photographers in this world — those who swear by battery grips and those who cannot stand them. Unfortunately, If you fall into the battery grip lovers camp and you’ve been waiting for the Fujifilm X-T5, we might have some bad news for you. The
Far and away my favorite subject to photograph for relaxation and practice is the Landscape venue. Having grown up in the Blue Ridge mountain region of Southwest Virginia, learning to make better landscape photographs has been a staple in my own learning curve over the years and an ever-present means
Sports photographers are a tough old bunch who stay committed to the job at hand, no matter what the weather is doing. These guys and gals need cameras for sports photography that will do the same. Come wind, rain, snow, cold temps or shine; you’ll always see photographers along the
