This one is fun to try, especially if you are a coffee lover. Once you’ve got your photos, you can sit back and enjoy a delicious iced coffee while you edit! Requirements Camera and lens Tripod Remote trigger Glass Ice cubes Espresso coffee Fresh milk Vessels or jugs for pouring
Night photographers are always looking for good noise reduction software. After all, noise is the enemy of night photography. Extremely low light coupled with long exposures and high ISOs can make for rather noisy photos. How would Topaz DeNoise AI handle this? The different noise reduction modes I downloaded the
While you can definitely shoot great images in the middle of the day, the time of day is a key element of shooting cityscapes. My favorite time is around sunrise or sunset. The light is softer and the city just looks more interesting. What’s especially interesting to me is how much
I was recently asked to put the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 lens through its paces. I already have the 28-75mm and the 70-300mm, which are both terrific lenses, so I was looking forward to trying this versatile lens on a recent trip away. This lens is the first mirrorless ultrazoom from
This morning, Adobe announced updates to Photoshop for desktop and on the iPad. The desktop version features updates to the software’s Sky Replacement technology along with a few other small improvements. Over on the iPad, Photoshop sees the addition of the Healing Brush and Magic Wand tools. Additionally, Adobe announced
We can’t sit around looking at all the great pictures we’ve made. We’re photographers! We must make, we must create and we must do it better than we’ve done it before. Doing what you’ve already done the same way you’ve already done it won’t fill you for long. I know
Regardless of what genre you shoot, you should always look at choosing a subject that ‘speaks’ to you. That way you are more likely to study it and unlock its secrets. If it is a location you enjoy visiting often, you are only too happy to explore and find great
Preparing for a senior portrait session happening soon? It always helps to try something new or different from your usual poses or techniques. Maybe you’re doing it for the first time and want to get an idea on how senior portrait photographers are approaching the craft. Whichever the case, we’re
Emerald Holding, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Wedding School, a member-based wedding photography education platform created by photographer and educator Susan Stripling and Digital Product Studio. The Wedding School offers wedding photographers of all experience levels a dynamic online learning and community environment, providing them the insights, education
Not too long ago, I had an a-ha moment. I photograph a lot of real estate and sometimes that leads into nighttime photography. I always shoot in Manual mode for maximum control. Because I shoot at narrow apertures like f/8–f/11 to get everything in focus, that will often require long
I recently had someone congratulate me on the success of my business. I thanked them and then thought that appearances aren’t always as they seem for one and secondly, what defines success is extremely personal and individual. How do you define your success? Success is not always about money I
Full frame is still the buzzword in the photography world. However, did you know that you don’t have to buy full-frame cameras to get professional results? Well, it’s true. Both APS-C and micro four-thirds cameras are more than enough for modern professional photography. Unfortunately, these small sensor cameras get a
