My last article on Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater concentrated on low light in friendlier situations. Before dawn and after sunset, the cranes are quite active coming and going. ISO needs to be cranked up to attain images. This article is geared toward capturing behavior of our avian friends in friendlier
Whether you’re a film photographer or a fan of the film aesthetic I’m sure you’ve heard about Kodak Portra 400. It’s one of the most popular emulsions still available today, so much so that I’m sure there are lots of filters and presets inspired by it. It’s an especially beloved
Another week, another photography challenge! Ready to tackle one over the weekend? For the 47th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to explore Circles or Curves in their photos. Is this challenge up your alley? It’s time to refill your creative juices and put your
Turn good photos into great ones with DxO’s award-winning tools — DxO PhotoLab, PureRAW, Nik Collection, FilmPack, and ViewPoint — at unbeatable prices. DxO Labs, the pioneer of RAW image processing, today announces that it will offer up to 50% off purchases and upgrades across its entire range of photo
Watch me edit a portrait from start to finish in the newly updated and released Aperty software by Skylum. In this video, I take a portrait in flat light and add contrast, natural skin retouching, colour and tone, cleanup flyaways, add masks and more. Grab your copy of Aperty here.
Minimizing reflections when shooting through glass can be challenging. But here are some tips to help you reduce or eliminate unwanted reflections. My SPLASH! Photography Workshops are fun and messy, but working with glass, water, and high-speed sync with speed lights is a great learning curve. The setup I placed
A new survey conducted by Santa Cruz Software reveals artificial intelligence (AI) is radically reshaping the design sector. Among the over 400 U.S.-based graphic designers surveyed, an impressive 98% report their daily workflows have changed due to integrating AI tools. The survey highlights that designers are not only adapting to these advancements
A little while back, we covered the first chapter in Gavin Heffernan’s journey. Now, with over 35,000 photos snapped, this exhausting three-week trek in the Fall of 2024 includes Fukuoka, Nara, Osaka, Fushimi, Itoshima, Kyoto, and Kobe. Shot with Canon 6D and Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L, Rokinon 12mm f2.8, Canon
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southern Arizona is a Sandhill Crane wintering ground. Went down for a look to see what I might gather image-wise. Was a little disappointed in the lack of water. I witnessed much more in the past. It did not seem to bother the cranes and
Are there gems in your photo library that were overlooked or rejected? Is there something earlier that you loved and considered finished? Look again, there may be new life in those older photographs. Over time your style and editing skills probably changed. What’s something you would update? Why did you
Earlier this month, the folks of Skylum kicked off their biggest Black Friday sale earlier than ever with amazing deals that everyone won’t want to miss! Now up for grabs are unbeatable discounts on Luminar Neo products, making this the perfect time for creatives everywhere to make their best investment
Skylum (the people who brought us Lumina Neo) are thrilled to announce that Aperty has been officially launched. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the launch. What is Aperty? Recognizing the increasing demand for time-saving tools in portrait photography that would enable professional and semi-professional
