If you’ve always wanted to own a full-frame mirrorless camera but have been put off by some of the price tags they carry, this roundup of budget-friendly camera options is for you. In the not-too-distant past, the term budget-friendly cameras evoked feelings of angst in photographers because you did get
High dynamic range (HDR) processing opens a whole world of photographic possibilities. There are several outstanding HDR creation tools available today, including the latest Luminar Neo extension. The question to answer is “when does one shoot HDR brackets?” The “pro” answer Shoot HDR brackets — one normal exposure, one two
Say it with me — “it’s OK to use my phone.” Am I the only one who always feels pressure to create images with my ‘good’ camera equipment? Like, it’s expected of me because I’m a photographer and my gear is attached to my hip at all times? Well, I
Back for its 21st year, Photoshop World can help you push your creative skill set. Over the course of three days, you’ll learn Photoshop and Lightroom techniques, photography inspiration and how-tos, how to increase your business and more. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, the all-virtual Photoshop World brings you three
Recently, I attended a photography workshop at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, in Spring Green, WI. The instructor was Andrew Pielage, an architectural and travel photographer who is on a mission to photograph all of Frank Lloyd Wright’s remaining designs. As a lifelong Wright fan, I was curious and interested
Do you doubt yourself? Questioning whether or not your photography “measures up”? Worried you may never be “good enough“? Take a few minutes to watch this video featuring producer/writer/actor Ira Glass (This American Life) discussing self-doubt, one of the real challenges of the creative life, and how to overcome it.
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. Mark Gilvey is a professional commercial and fine art photographer based in Woodbridge,
We’re sure that by now that you’ve heard about VERO from your friends or you’ve seen thousands of join me on VERO posts on Instagram, but should you? Teaser: Yes, yes, you should, but know that it’s not perfect. As we all know, Instagram is dead for photography. The platform
Artificial intelligence has been around for a while now. It has appeared in many editing software programs for photography (and digital art), including Photoshop, Lightroom, Luminar and more. It is a tool to help us create the images we saw when we captured ‘that’ moment in time. Or allows us
With only a few days left before Photoshop World starts, we thought it would be great to give attendees an idea about what to expect from the instructors set to share their knowledge and talent in the event. Among them is Ian Plant, a globe-trekking professional photographer known for his inspiring images of
Standard zooms are incredibly versatile and lend themselves well to multiple photography genres; this quality makes them perfect for everyday photography. What is everyday photography, you ask? Everyday photography is a non-genre because when you practice everyday photography, you can take images of whatever you like. See a scene in
Have you ever wondered how to create a cool double exposure effect? What about how to effectively retouch those old family photos? At this year’s Photoshop World, you can learn with other creatives virtually and take your Photoshop skills to the next level! Held Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, 2022, the
