Matching colors for a photoshoot has gotten a lot easier thanks to ColorReader EZ by Datacolor. This pocket-size device lets you scan colors from a flat surface and accurately matches the color. This helps take the guesswork out of choosing
Have you ever dared to slow down the shutter speed to photograph sports? Here’s how to use long exposure for stunning action photos!
Noise. Whether it’s random white, red or blue specks or grain, we all experience noise. It’s caused by various things, including heat, increasing light sensitivity of the camera, insufficient “information” or other factors. Here are six ways to reduce noise
We had just arrived at a creepy abandoned mental hospital on the East Coast. We walked through dystopian rooms with trees growing through the walls and windows. When we entered the large auditorium, I saw the piano on the stage.
An uncalibrated computer monitor makes it difficult to properly edit images. You see nice colors and a properly exposed image, but when you view the image on another monitor or your phone, the colors and exposure don’t look the same.
We’ve frequently talked about using polarizing filters to make more striking landscape photographs, but they are at least as important for making more vibrant portraits, and cutting your retouching time in half. Let me show you how it works, as
A silhouette can make a beautiful photograph. They are a true minimalistic image, and can even evoke a feeling of mystery or suspense. And the good thing is that they are relatively simple to create! The basics of creating a
There are many ways that we, as photographers, bring focus to the subjects of our photos. We use light and shadow, composition and focal points. One of my favorite ways of bringing focus to my subjects that isn’t one of
Want to get a shallow depth of field in the background of your images? Follow these three tips to create more bokeh in your photos!
When you are looking to create something different when capturing fireworks, try your hand at making firework flower images. My friend Heidi Mixon shared this primer on getting started in this creative capture method. I haven’t had a chance to
The trouble with photographing eyeglasses is that they’re made of glass, which is generally pretty reflective and reflections of my flashes may obscure the eyes behind the glass, and if we can’t see a person’s eyes we might as well
If you want to get serious about shooting calculated photoshoots, get yourself off Auto White Balance! The camera usually does a great job at analyzing the lighting scenario and chooses a suitable color temperature when it is set to AWB.
This week we’re getting to know community member, Todd Higgins. Todd is a landscape photographer based in Duluth, Minnesota, where he lives with his wife, two dogs and a cat. He spends a good part of each year traveling the
This morning, Adobe announced the 2021 class of its Rising Stars of photography. Exploring themes ranging from conservation to cultural expression to racial identity and natural phenomena, these photographers are playing an important role in documenting a pivotal moment in
This morning, Sigma unveiled its latest mirrorless lens for L and Sony E mounts — the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports. As the first-ever Sports line lens offered by Sigma for mirrorless systems, this portable and practical lens
The Perseid meteor shower will likely peak on August 11-12, 2021. Many anticipate that it will be particularly prolific this year. Why? Because the moon will be dim since it will be in its waxing crescent phase. Furthermore, the moon
Whenever I do any type of travel, whether it’s domestic or overseas, I always joke that it’s difficult for photographers to not look like traveling hoarders. After all, along with the standard luggage (for me, that’s one normal-sized suitcase and
Pixels has announced a new online contest seeking artwork from independent photographers and other artists, to be used in the company’s upcoming billboard advertising campaign. The contest, which is free to join, is open to artists across the world. “We’ve
I was recently offered the chance to test the Beauty Flex from Angler. It’s a bi-colored LED designed for selfies and vlogs. I thought that given its unique design, I might be able to use it for product photography instead.
If you haven’t heard yet, Skylum has released a brand-new update to LuminarAI, complete with the ability to enhance your portraits by adding depth through bokeh! This is the perfect way to make your subject stand out no matter what
It’s a great question, isn’t it? For years people have been telling photographers, what’s the point? Smartphone cameras are amazing and so much more compact and easy to carry with you. And yes, in large, that’s true. But ask any
It’s hard to put a price tag on years of memories you captured in photos or the hours of video you took that still brings a smile to your face. Ask yourself, what are my photos worth? If you’re a
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