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A dangerously windy evening photographing C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) at Convict Lake.

Defying crazy winds: Chasing Comet C/2023 A3

“The winds are crazy! That last gust almost knocked me over!” This was the first radio transmission that we heard from Tim. Would we have a chance to photograph Comet C/2023 A3 before it disappeared from view? Comet C/2023 A3 We were “comet chasing” Comet C/2023 A3, otherwise known as

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Outdoor winter photography ideas to try this snowy season

The great outdoors take on a unique beauty at this time of the year. So, it’s not surprising that it’s the favorite season of many photographers. So, if you’re planning to do some outdoor winter photography soon, make the most out of it with these 10 photo ideas. Even if

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Milky Way photography with iPhone 16 Pro vs pro cameras

Smartphone cameras have become exponentially more powerful in the recent years. Depending on the model, you can even use manual controls and “pro” features. So, it’s not surprising that many users are curious about how good the results can be for different kinds of photography. That includes technical ones, like

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Using Creative Presets in Aperty

Using Creative Presets in Aperty can be a terrific place to start if you’re not exactly sure which direction you want to take your images. By using the Presets, you can play with various Color, Creative and Retouch presets, then modify them in the Essentials and Retouch panels to truly

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How chiaroscuro solves the dynamic range misconception

Dynamic range is of the biggest buzzwords we usually encounter whenever the latest and greatest camera comes up. A lot of reviews emphasize — or even swoon at — dynamic range in their roll call of features. Advances in technology have indeed bestowed today’s digital cameras with impressive dynamic range,

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A cold night in Lake Tahoe, California.

Night Photo Summit 2025: Virtual event for night photography!

We are super excited to announce the fifth annual Night Photo Summit! I will be offering a presentation on “Creating Compelling Foregrounds with Light Painting.” What is it? National Parks at Night holds night photography workshops that provide top-shelf education both in the classroom and in the field. They are arguably the best

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Picture-perfect surprises await at the Skylum Photo Advent Calendar!

The holiday season is in full swing, so our friends from Skylum prepared something magical just for you! For the entire month of December, the Photo Advent Calendar will bring exciting surprises to brighten your creative journey. From exclusive gifts and big discounts, to inspiring treats and freebies, you’re guaranteed to

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Expose for the highlights: A photographer’s golden rule

Ever wondered why some photos seem to “pop” while others look flat and washed out? The secret often lies in a simple photography technique: exposing for the highlights. This came up in a private shoot recently and I thought I might write a post about just this subject. What does

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Photography inspiration for when we’re unhappy about our work

It’s normal to feel unhappy or unsatisfied about our photography once in a while. What’s more important is that we’re able to identify what is making us feel that way. Understanding these reasons will help us address our emotions and start the process to feeling better or more confident. Does

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Bulk font changes in Adobe Premiere Pro

If you want to change the font of multiple text layers in Adobe Premiere Pro, there is a simple bulk method that will replace them all in seconds. This saves you from going to each individual text layer and making changes, so it can be a real time saver! Simply

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Mobius Arch, Owens Valley, with the Milky Way and Comet C/2023a, and the glorious Sierra Nevada Mountains in the distance.

Kicking the tires on the new Radiant Photo V2

We tried out the freshly-released Radiant Photo V2. We wanted to see how it would do while processing a Milky Way photo in just a few, automated steps! What is Radiant Photo V2? Radiant Photo analyzes each image and suggests edits that it feels are best for each photo. Rather

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Grab Holiday Season savings on all DxO products

Create beautiful festive photos for less thanks to 25% off DxO’s extensive range of software. DxO recently announced that it will offer 25% off all of its products during the holiday season when customers buy two or more products. The discount is ongoing and runs until January 2nd, 2025. It

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