When it comes to legendary lenses, the Leica Noctilux 50mm lenses are high up on the top spots. These lenses boast the largest maximum apertures among the Leica lenses. Hence, they are also the most expensive Leica lenses. The unbelievably fast f/0.95 has been particularly intriguing for many, for obvious
Using an on-camera flash at an indoor event is probably the simplest way to make pictures of small groups look their best. At weddings, parties and fundraisers, friends and families are together for a short time and they are surprisingly willing to be in a photograph. It’s best to use
Almost everyone enjoys making a solid fall color photo part of their image capture each year. Sometimes you find yourself more successful than others. Here are a few ideas to ensure more keepers. Be aware of the science Knowing the science of leaf color change can help you predict better
Product photography can be one of the most gear hungry genres out there. Cameras, and lights and modifiers and stands and backdrop rigs and more and more and more … you get the idea. But what do you really need to get started in product photography? Consider WHAT you are
Darcy Evans is a freelance photographer specializing in candid pet photography. I had a chance to sit with him and ask for his 3 top tips for creating great pet portraits.
With the colors changing and cooler temperatures coming, it’s a great time to experience all that fall has to offer. Our friends over at Adobe has four Lightroom tutorials to help get you started, and walk you through several different edits to your photos. You can check these out in
Reflections is a new series of short but sweet reviews that focuses on camera gear and accessories that are designed to make your life easier. For a little while now I’ve been testing out the Ruggard Rain Shield. Here’s my quick look at it. Editor’s Note: B&H photo sent us
The fact that this complex blur and bokeh effect is editable on the iPhone is amazing. The A15 Bionic chip inside the camera is so fast that this couldn’t be easier. While you’ll typically get the focus right while shooting, you’re free to experiment or change your mind afterward. Editor’s note: All
The ultimate creativity conference is less than two weeks away, and you can register for free! For the second straight year, Adobe MAX is going virtual, meaning you can join the conference at no cost. Three full days of speakers, ideas and more will lead you forward on your creative
Hot pixels are defects commonly found in digital cameras. You can determine if they are hot pixels because they will show in the same location in every frame — they do not move. They will look extra sharp because they are just one pixel. Below, I’ll discuss what they are and
We all have had experiences where the lighting isn’t perfect — either inside or outside. And we might think we need to boost our ISO, change our aperture or play around with exposure compensation. Often, there’s one simple switch you can make. Instead of using matrix / evaluative metering (which
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with Arizona-based portrait and commercial photographer Allison Tyler Jones. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Allison got her start as a photographer What she did during the pandemic
