The internal meter in your camera is always trying to balance your settings to create what it thinks is a proper exposure. In the “mind” of the camera meter, it thinks that everything is balanced if it is gray. For most subjects, such as light skin tone and green grass,
I once heard from a veteran photographer here in Manila that not a lot of photographers shoot to print these days. As a result, there are very few opportunities for today’s lens-based storytellers to explore the beauty of their work in print. So it always warms my heart whenever I
The live-streaming camera the VenusLiv V2 offers new features of tapping to go live on social media and ecommerce platforms and convenient image-processing functions. The gadget aims to provide ordinary streamers with unprecedented handy experience to produce professional streaming. Hollyland announced the launch of a new version of live-streaming cameras
Going on an epic adventure soon? Best be ready with the best gear for equally epic travel photography. If you haven’t decided yet on what lenses to pack, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens recommends what he considers as the perfect trinity of lenses for travel photography! In the
Camera backpacks are a very personal choice. It has a lot to do with how many different types of cameras, lenses and side gear are needed for the trails. I’ve found over the years it takes a few different backpacks to be able to meet my needs. Different photography situations
Feathering your light is a technique that involves pointing your light source slightly away from your subject, rather than directly at them. This creates a softer, more flattering light that can dramatically improve the look of your portraits. Why feather your light? In the examples above the image on the
Like many people, early in my photography career, I had many questions about what equipment to buy. The recommendations that I remember were to buy great lenses, a sturdy tripod and a light meter. So I did, however, at some point in my photo career the light meter ended up
Paul McCarney documented the rise to stardom of his band The Beatles in 1963-64. His behind-the-scenes photographs in Paris, London, New York City, Washington DC and Miami are in a traveling exhibition that began in London’s National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition has 250 prints, contact sheets and videos on at
Do we really need another program to edit videos and photo montages? Possibly not, and I must admit I was a bit dubious at first. But once I started playing around with Flexclip, I found it was a LOT of fun. I am no serious video editor, but I do
We hear all the time that practice makes perfect. So we can just imagine how much time and work goes into something like 100,000 photos. Of course, when you take that many snaps, you’re bound to pick up some important lessons along the way. For today’s portrait photography inspiration, we
Manfrotto recently announced the addition of 3 new models to its top-selling Befree travel tripod range. Designed for creators using the latest mirrorless cameras, the new Befree tripods offer a lightweight, feature-rich solution for on-the-go photography and videography. With the rise in popularity of mirrorless cameras and the increasing demand
Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle in the next few days. For the 32nd week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to make creative use of dramatic Golden Hour. If you’re ready, it’s time to refill your creative juices and put
