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Oh what a year it has been. While most of us would rather forget a lot about 2020, we wanted to look back on some of the best that the year had to offer. We asked our team to vote
With the Canon EOS R5 released this year, there’s been a lot of comparisons made between Canon and Sony, in terms of the future of mirrorless. In the video above from The Slanted Lens, Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill
This is admittedly a rather specific DIY project, but hopefully it fills a niche, however small that might be. I can’t take credit for this fine design. Night photographer Tyler Heibeck told me how to do this, showing this to me
With Christmas fast-approaching, now’s the perfect time to get some last-minute stocking stuffers! Here are some ideas to get started. Be sure to check our complete Holiday Shopping Guide, full of deals and more gift suggestions. Our favorite stocking stuffers Get
When it comes to third-party batteries, I usually give a thumbs up. But there’s a few things to consider along with some care and feeding instruction, that has worked well for me in keeping my batteries happy. Not all batteries
Congrats! Getting a new camera is exciting, but there are a few things you should consider setting up first on your new Sony, before you go out to take on the world. This article references my a7R III, but most
I purchase most of my camera equipment used. I don’t have enough cash to purchase the latest and greatest. And the holidays are coming up amidst a pandemic. We might not be made of money, but we sure love to
Black Friday has come and gone, but there are some great Cyber Monday deals available for photographers! Check out some of our favorites below, and see the complete list on our Holiday Shopping Guide. Software Excire Available from Excire through
We already revealed a ton of Black Friday deals to get you started, but we haven’t told you about all the great cameras, lenses and accessories on sale yet. Here are some of our favorites. Be sure to visit our
Our friends at B&H are gearing up for the holiday season by offering some great deals on camera accessories for Black Friday! Below are some of our favorites; you can see all of the Black Friday deals on your favorite
With Black Friday just days away, we’re letting you know about all the photography-related deals we find! Here’s some early Black Friday deals that you can already take advantage of. Be sure to check out our Holiday Shopping Guide for
After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Below are a few of
Adding a star rating to an image is a quick way to quickly sort through your images. Each image can be given 1–5 stars, but what’s your system? How do you rate your images? Adding star ratings Adding a star
Gearing up to shoot gorgeous snowy scenes this frosty season? Winter photography comes with its own set of challenges, but many photographers simply can’t resist the charm of winter scenes. Whether you’re still looking for inspiration or some new ideas
With winter officially underway, my wife decided it’s time for warmer colors in the bathroom. If you may recall, I created some new images for the spring season with close-ups of white orchids. I ordered the Xpozer 4-Pack and added an
If you consider yourself as a perfectionist in your photography or other creative endeavors, you’ll always feel unsatisfied with your work. Perfection does not equate to excellence, and we have to be mindful to not let it consume our work.
Among the first technical things that every photographer has to learn is choosing the right lens for the job. It’s not so much as picking up the right brand, but more of choosing the right focal length that will best
With CompositionAI in the new LuminarAI, you can get the perfect copy and fix perspective issues in no time flat. Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington shows you how to get things done. Save on LuminarAI and get our free Boot Camp
I love it when photographers get extra creative with documenting daily life and the most mundane things out of it. It can be challenging to single out something interesting to capture in everyday things. It’s easy to fall into the
As photographers, we often take for granted one of the most important pieces of equipment we can invest in — memory cards. Whether you use CF or SD cards, there’s some simple things to remember in order to avoid card failure.
One of the most common questions I get asked is about if whether I have frightening encounters with animals when I am photographing at night. The answer is yes. People always think that it’s things like dogs, coyotes and snakes.
This Exposure Tactics post explains what a “technically proper” exposure is and how to get there. Remember I said technically proper, not creatively right. The three photos above are with different exposures. Each one brings out a different feeling or
