Apart from 50mm lenses, 85mm lenses are among the most popular focal lengths for portrait photography. However, if you’re shifting from 50mm, you’ll most likely need a bit of getting used to. You’ll be getting more close-up shots with an 85mm lens, so adjustments to your composition will be necessary.
Another week, another fun photography challenge! Are you ready to put your photography skills to the test and refill your creative juices? For the 20th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic want us to look around for eye-catching Patterns and Textures. In this challenge, the task is
I’ve recently been playing with some fabulous gear from the terrific people at Hobolite. Being a big fan of LED continuous lighting for a while now, I adore the ease of use and convenience for still life, product and even headshot lighting. So when they sent me their brand new
New Hobolite Iris small continuous LED light for photographers inspires creativity through its vintage camera design, unique optical modifiers, aperture ring and playful colored gel filters. Hobolite, a pioneer in continuous LED lighting equipment for content creators, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Hobolite Iris. The Hobolite Iris
In photography, artists continually seek new techniques to express their creativity and evoke specific moods or emotions. High-key photography is one such technique that offers a unique and striking visual aesthetic. This style is characterized by its bright, evenly lit images with minimal shadows, resulting in a clean and ethereal
Street photography is a captivating genre that allows photographers to document the beauty and rawness of everyday life. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the vibrant tapestry of the streets, capturing fleeting moments and genuine emotions. To truly experience life through street photography and capture its essence,
Thypoch, an emerging manufacturer of photo lenses with vintage look, is set to expand its popular Simera 35mm f/1.4 and Simera 28mm f/1.4 lenses to include Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts. This expansion comes in response to feedback from Thypoch’s fans and users, who have
The 50mm focal length is among the most used across different photography genres, and by photography masters across history. But if you’re new to the 50mm lens, today’s featured video should help you get started. In the video above, Jorge Delgado-Ureña of The Raw Society shares his insights on 50mm — its strengths and
Once in a while, photographers get the itch to upgrade their photography gear. Sometimes it’s just a new lens, a new body or a new accessory; others, it can be a complete overhaul. But when is it really time to do an upgrade? In the video above, UK-based street and
The crisp autumn air, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the ethereal beauty of mushrooms pushing through the damp earth — these are the hallmarks of a magical time for photographers, especially those drawn to the mysterious world of macro photography. But capturing these delicate wonders often presents a
You don’t need to light paint everything to create drama with vehicles. Sometimes, less really is more. Here, we create jaw-dropping rim lighting while keeping most of the truck in mysterious shadow with this night photo. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition
The “Throw” expression is a time-saver in After Effects. It allows you to move something at a constant speed without keyframes. To create the expression, set a keyframe for the position property of a layer. Then, create a variable for velocity and enter a value. This value is the pixels
