Want to try something different for your winter photography? The frosty season isn’t best known for it, but astrophotography would also be a good choice. This is actually a good time for beginners since there are plenty of deep sky targets to choose from. But, for starters, you can narrow
The iPhone is the most used camera in the world, but are you getting the most out of it? How many tips and tricks do you know? Are you up on Night and Cinematic Mode, swear by the Rode Wireless Go mics and the Adobe Lightroom Mobile app, and what’s
We can always use several short inspirational quotes about photography, can’t we? As a bonus, these quotes can inform our lives in positive ways. You’ll be able to see why as someone who does night photography and long exposure, I might gravitate toward some of these. However, all of us
One of the ultimate compliments for a photo is when it makes someone just blurt out a one-syllable word or sound. “Wow,” “ooh,” “awww,” “damn,” “whoa,” “spoon” … you get the idea. The measure of a photo’s success isn’t if it followed all the “rules,” it’s whether it makes the viewer
Night photographer Mike Cooper has just released his second book, “Abandoned Texas: Under a Lone Star Moon.” Driving many miles, Mike has explored every nook and cranny of this immense state, illuminating mysterious, forgotten locations with often colorful lighting, creating the image in-camera. Mike has covered broad expanses of the
Some camera gear, available today, are revolutionary bits of kit, beautiful even. Their technology is cutting edge, the price tag is exorbitant. When you are not using it, it sits on your shelf and is a showpiece. The Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 is not in the realm of that type
Sharing is what the holidays are all about. We’d love to see how our readers are celebrating the holidays this season! One of the things I love about the holidays is the sharing of images. We welcome you into our homes, our lives and our traditions by sharing our holiday
Back button focus is a revelation for many new photographers. I mean, it’s not every day you come across a feature that’s built into your camera that can significantly change the way you capture photographs. When I first got my Nikon D800 several years ago, I started by holding down
Have you wanted to know how to create clones of yourself in Photoshop for social media profiles or other fun mayhem? I’ll tell you an easy way to do this in Photoshop. You can create one, two or 15 of you easily! You’ll be your own clone army — instant
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Santa photos, Christmas outfits, family portraits: There are so many photos we traditionally take at the holiday season. This year, focus on the little moments. If you’re the type who gets a little frazzled by all the holiday cheer, one way you can take the pressure off is to let
Winter is full of interesting details that are perfect for macro photography. So, if you want to diversify your winter photography, consider squeezing in a macro shoot as well. It’s a great way to make the most of your chosen location after shooting some portraits or landscapes. It also makes for
