I’ve done lots of close-up and macro photography in my career, and I’ve tried many methods to get better results. We know that focusing close to a subject is one of the ways to make a very shallow depth of field, and when you zoom in and shoot close and
Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean the photo opportunities also will. Best be ready with a lens or two that helps you make the most out of the remaining sizzling sunny days! In case you’re still looking for the right lens, Sigma’s end of summer lens deals will
Whether you’re new to photography or already a professional, honing your skills through various learning opportunities is always a worthy investment. Photography is an ever-evolving craft, and that’s not only because of the gear aspect. As such, if you’re looking for something to improve your photography that isn’t new gear,
Take your images from drab to fab quickly in Luminar Neo. A few deft changes and some AI (artificial intelligence) enhancements and you’re good to go in mere minutes. Which is brilliant for someone who doesn’t want to spend their days editing. So if the shoot is more important than
The now four-year-old Canon EOS R kickstarted the mirrorless revolution for Canon fans, but its time is coming to an end. Cast your mind back to 2018. Sony had already asserted its dominance over the camera market thanks to its fantastic mirrorless cameras. Canon and Nikon were still mostly playing
How you pack and organize your backpack for hiking or travel directly impacts your experience. This is true of all forms of photography, but perhaps especially night photography. After all, you will need to access your belongings repeatedly in the dark. Probably like you, the way you pack will change
Cameras with leaf shutters are few and far between these days; however, look hard enough, and you can find a few compact mirrorless cameras that still use this incredible technology. As mentioned above, cameras with leaf shutters are unfortunately a dying breed. Focal plane shutters soared in popularity thanks to
As a photographer, I rarely leave the house on an outing without taking the camera. It’s in my nature to want to capture everything. But sometimes, we get so caught up in the capturing that we lose sight of living in the moment, enjoying the experience we ventured to see.
Instagram is dead. Or at least, it is for photographers. Ever since the platform became less about photos and more about reels, photographers have been looking for alternative social media spaces to share their work. Then, something new does pop up. It’s called Grainery, and it caters specifically to film photographers.
Instagram Guides let you create curated lists of posts from your Instagram account and other accounts. Originally rolled out to selected exercise and travel influencers, they’re now available for everyone and have so many uses for wedding photographers, portrait photographers and more. In this series on Instagram Guides, we’ve looked
When photographing at night, it’s easy to trip over the unseen legs of your tripod. Here’s an idea to save you some mishaps. Glow tape Placing a little glow in the dark tape at the bottom of your tripod legs can save you a heap of trouble. Many tripods have
What are some good camera settings for star trails in night photography? We try to make it easy for you and offer some tips for adjusting your camera. Variables in camera settings Some night photographers argue that giving camera settings for star trails night photography is useless. In a way,
