Planning to start early with this year’s landscape photography practice? Consider putting a little twist to your first shoot for the year. A photography challenge may be a good idea to jumpstart your creativity. Let’s start with a quick and easy one suggested by UK-based Nigel Danson: the tripod challenge.
When we start out in photography, there are a few obstacles we need to face. Many of us fumble around by ourselves. I even attended a few classes and workshops, but I must admit it was what I learned from other photographers that got me to where I am today.
Let’s get a few things out of the way before I get to the review. I’ve bought five Platypod Pros and three Platypod Max units for myself in the past. I’ve stashed a Platypod in every camera bag and even my car’s glovebox. I’ve loved the original Platypod Pro (review) and
Can long exposure photos damage your camera sensor? For that matter, can long exposure star trails photography ruin your sensor? These are questions that never seem to disappear. I’ll discuss these and more. “My friend says that doing star trails can damage your camera sensor. Is that true?” Photography forums
My dad would have been 100 years old and my mom 95 this year. Dad is gone 12 years and mom 15. I miss them. My mom was always averse to having photos made. Twenty years ago I pushed for a quick session on the beach where I spent my
It seems like Sony is looking to take over the vlogging camera world. They started by introducing the compact ZV-1, which got a decent reception on the market. Now they’ve upped the sensor size with the ZV-E10. Is this camera ready to take over the vlogging world? The Sony ZV-E10
The need for affordable gimbals is increasing every day thanks to the popularity of social sites like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Zhiyun is one company that has been leading the gimbal charge. Their new gimbal, the Zhiyun Crane-M3, is hoping to turn some heads with its unique feature set. Let’s
In its early days, photography involved a laborious chemical process. But, there’s no doubt that it forever changed how we see and depict the world around us. Fortunately, many wet collodion plates and the process itself survived to this day, serving as poignant reminders of how far we’ve come. Paris-based photographer and
COVID-19 may have never gone away and we had to endure supply chain issues and product shortages, but there was some good news in 2021: Mobile cameras got better than ever. This was the year of the pro-quality 10x optical zoom in a Samsung phone; Macro, cinematic mode and a
You can manipulate super-useful Fractal Noise effect to create an energy wave. This is good for energy impacts and wipes, and also for stylizing clips. For example, you can have this effect cascade down a superhero’s body or a product image. Begin with a solid of any color and
Creative block happens even to the best of us. Sometimes, it can feel like an overwhelming ordeal that we can’t get out of. However, it’s important to keep in mind that you don’t have to go through it alone. Whatever photography you do, collaborating with other photographers is worth the
From our Photofocus family to yours, we wish you a very, merry Christmas. We hope you will spend time to enjoy the holiday season safely with your loved ones. And of course, with a camera in hand! Don’t forget to share your favorite holiday photos with us, and enter to
