Can you use a flip-flop — or any solid item, for that matter — as a graduated neutral density (AKA grad ND) filter? Sure. But, it doesn’t work in all situations. Does this Photography Hack Work? Sure it works.
Below are the two photos I took – totally unedited. On the left, you have the […]. petapixel.com
We’re all familiar with bad HDR by now, aren’t we? The kind of picture that makes your brain want to fight its way out of your head through your eyes. Aren’t we done with that, please? If you don't know what I'm talking about, look at the two pictures below. digitalrev.com »
2018-05-25 03:00
When you take your camera to some of the coldest places on Earth, you’ll face a unique set of challenges that most photographers never have to worry about. Here’s an interesting 9-minute video in which filmmaker and photographer Anthony Powell shares some of his top tips for shooting in the extreme cold. Powell has been […] petapixel.com »
2018-05-05 22:34
Shooting landscapes can be incredibly rewarding and it’s a great way to polish up your photography skills. Whether you prefer the wild rugged mountains, sweeping coastlines, idyllic rural scenes or the highrise city, there are 5 key components that help create an evocative landscape shot, and they’re easy to put into practice. digitalrev.com »
2017-10-20 03:00
Do you want to add a touch of color on your portraits? You can create a really cool effect with the help of a simple trick using color gels. If you haven’t worked with them before, knowing what they can do will allow you to confidently play around with moods through colors. If you already thephoblographer.com »
2017-09-06 19:00
If you're taking our advice from this morning and buying your first flash soon, a few beginner tips on mixing flash with ambient light will really help you take advantage of your new gear. dpreview.com »
2017-08-22 01:38
Gels are bound to scare away most portrait photographers and strobists simply because they don't understand how to really use them. But one of the coolest things that you can do as a photographer is learn how to use gels to tell a different story in your portraits and overall in your photography. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-07 13:00
Here’s a simple little life hack for photographers: wine storage can sometimes double as great camera lens storage. A shelf or rack designed for wine could be a way to keep your lenses organized and ready to go. petapixel.com »
2017-07-14 18:40
My name is Max Dubler, and I am a professional photographer who has been working full time in downhill skateboarding for the last several years. I am a well-known person within this little niche: I started an influential website with my friends, was on staff for the only downhill magazine since its first issue, have […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-13 18:47
Autofocus on most modern cameras is pretty reliable, but sometimes it doesn't quite get it right. Occasionally this is made worse by our own technique, or by not setting our camera up in the best possible way. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-25 03:00
Live music photography is often as challenging as it is rewarding, and those starting out can easily feel disheartened. Having to contend with constant movement and lights changing all the time, and only having a short amount of time to get the shot right, might not sound like some people’s idea of fun, but other photographers thrive in this kind of environment. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-05 03:00
One of the beautiful things about photography is that you can always learn new things and adapt as new technology comes out. For example, the first camera I ever shot on was a 35mm film point and shoot, and now I shoot on a full frame DSLR. petapixel.com »
2017-02-02 22:00
When doing photography in general, and in my case travel photography, the use of a photography template can be very beneficial and help improve the overall performance. By photography template I mean pre-defined, well-known and efficient photography composition templates that are recurrent and relevant in photography, and fit popular “good taste”. Knowing your usual and […] petapixel.com »
2017-01-10 22:25
We recently shared the story of a photographer who had hard drives containing virtually all her professional work stolen from her home shortly before Christmas. If you don’t want this type of devastating data loss to happen to you, look into the 3-2-1 strategy of backups. petapixel.com »
2016-12-28 21:52
Photoshop can feel infinite. It’s a lot like a high-tech espresso machine or a sports car: you don’t have to use all of its features for it to be functional, but when you can, it’s a powerful tool. [Read More]
Adobe Photoshop contains a very broad and deep set of tools for making edits and adjustments to images. While there is little limitation to what can be achieved using the native tools available in Photoshop for more than two decades, they may not be as intuitive and user-friendly to photographers who have spent most of their time editing raw images in Lightroom. [Read More]
Levels often seems like a boring old tool in photo-editing programs. Maybe you’d use it to quickly fine-tune contrast by dragging the left and right sliders inwards.
Shooting the busiest scenes we encounter while traveling in Asia can be very challenging. After 15 years of running photography tours and teaching in the area, I know that busy markets and streets can either be a photography heaven or a nightmare. [Read More]
It’s been a while since my last article on drone photography (2019 to be precise). Since then I’ve used lots of DJI drones. Earlier this year I bought a Mini 3 Pro to see if this could potentially replace bigger drones for my travels.
It's a common problem — dozens of nearly identical photos on your iPhone, eating up your storage and making it difficult to find what you're looking for. How does this happen, and, more importantly, how can you delete or merge those duplicate photos? [Read More]
In this article, we are going to take a look at rim lighting. As you might guess, rim lighting is used to light a portion of the edge of your subject. While it is most often used as part of a multi-light setup, it can be used on its own for dramatic effect. [Read More]