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In the past, the only way you could take images with a shallow depth of field while shooting on-location with flash was by using a neutral density (ND) filter. Otherwise, the shutter speed would exceed the camera’s flash sync-speed and you couldn’t take pictures. However, with the introduction of high-speed sync (HSS) flashes, life’s a […]
Have you ever had to really crank up the ISO on your camera in low light settings only to have your resulting photos riddled with tons of noise? In photo editing news, the Topaz Labs team is offering their powerful Denoise AI photo editor at 25% off to start the month of April in case […]
Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers, and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. Some of its most iconic sites are the 3 granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped […]
Photography and printing are two very different things. Although they are closely related in how they depend on one another, they take two very different sets of knowledge. Just because you can take amazing photos, doesn’t mean you can make amazing prints, and vice versa. In this video, Robert Rodriguez Jr. explains many of the […]
Are you looking for some interesting and out of the ordinary project ideas for your close up or macro photography? Want to break away from the usual flowers, leaves, plants, and mushrooms? Tired of bugs, butterflies, and spiders? All of those can make great close up subjects, but certainly not unique ones. Here are a […]
Encompassing Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, the Pacific Northwest is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful regions in the United States. Each state in the PNW contributes its own breathtaking natural landmarks, but Washington’s picturesque mountains and volcanoes easily command the attention of travelers. California-based graphic designer and photographer Bryan Buchanan took this photo of one of Washington’s most […]
Rembrandt lighting often comes to mind when discussing beauty lighting. However, it’s important to note that there are other beauty lighting techniques that are equally effective. In today’s video, photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama takes you on a step-by-step guide to his beauty lighting setup that you can use: “Beauty lighting is all about getting […]
In this tutorial, I discuss the technique of isolating the subject matter of your photograph using the focusing technique of bokeh. Bokeh is a Japanese word that roughly translates as the aesthetic quality of the blur. The technique uses depth of field to isolate a subject against a background that is out of focus. The […]
Composition and other technicalities aside, colors play an important role in making an image come to life. We usually get so caught up with composition, light, and shadows that we tend to overlook colors. Capturing the right mix of colors help to set a certain mood to the image. Consider the following image taken by […]
Everyone is guilty of using their camera improperly at some point. Sometimes even the pros make rookie mistakes. But, nobody is to be blamed. The experts over at B&H have compiled a list of eight mistakes that photographers make with their cameras. See if you’ve made any of them: 1. Improperly Holding the Camera By […]
