In a recent video, professional photographer Stewart Wood unveiled his new setup for indoor macro photography. Designed primarily for capturing images of living subjects like insects or jumper spiders, the setup is not only more reliable and versatile than its predecessor, but it also allows for outdoor use, a significant upgrade: The New Setup Wood’s […]
In a recent video, professional photographer Robert Vanelli shares how to fix digital noise in high ISO images using Luminar. The video, which is a part of the Luminar Coffee Break series, features Vanelli discussing his experience photographing a young boy while stuck on a tarmac: Vanelli shot the images with a Nikon D700 at […]
Square ND filters and circular ND filters are two types of Neutral Density filters that reduce the amount of light entering the camera. Both filters have their pros and cons, and choosing one over the other depends on the specific shooting scenario and the photographer’s preferences. Square ND Filters: Flexibility: Square filters are part of […]
Are you stuck in a photography rut, lacking creativity, and taking the same photo over and over again? If you are into wildlife photography or are willing to venture into it, photographer Matt Kloskowski shares an interesting technique using longer shutter speeds to open up a world of creative potential: In his recent video, Kloskowski […]
Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. The Golden Hour or Magic Hour is the time of day shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the light softens in its intensity. A […]
In this recent video, Gavin Hoey explains that speed lights are an excellent option for hair lights because they are small, portable, and easy to maneuver. However, he notes that they can be challenging to use because they do not have a modeling lamp, which makes it difficult to see where the light will fall. […]
Focus stacking is a technique used in photography to create images with a greater depth of field (DOF) by combining multiple images taken at different focus distances. This method is especially useful in macro photography, where a shallow DOF is common due to the close proximity of the subject. Here is a step-by-step guide to […]
In this blog post, we’ll discuss key takeaways from a recent video tutorial by renowned photographer Matt Kloskowski. In the video, Matt shares valuable tips on straightening photos taken on or near water, addressing a common issue that can impact the quality of your work: Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, these […]
For those of you interested in photographing birds, you may want to take a look at this in-depth course on sale. If you have trouble capturing tack-sharp birds in flight, or following the action with autofocus, exposure, or metering – you maybe want to check it out. Currently 25% off which ends soon. Deal found […]
Every one of us needs to be inspired to shoot photos at some time in our photographic journeys. Sometimes inspiration comes naturally while on other occasions it is just like writer’s block. So how can you get inspired? Can you create inspiration or must you just wait? Let’s take a look at some sources of […]
