Although many photographers approach it in different ways, understanding white balance is a key to getting better at photography. Like other camera settings, it’s possible to have your camera set white balance automatically, but it doesn’t always produce the best results. [Read More]
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Pete Souza is one of the most well-known photographers in the world mainly due to his work as the photographer for United States Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. In this 5-minute video, he explains what is required of someone in that role. petapixel.com »
2020-10-16 20:18
Pete Souza, the former Chief Official White House Photographer for U. S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, has taken to Instagram to show off what camera gear he uses for his work. dpreview.com »
2020-04-05 00:24
This week, TIME magazine published James Nachtwey’s photo essay on the opioid crisis. Over his decades-long career, Nachtwey has carved out a reputation as a stoic and relentless documentarian of conflict and pain. petapixel.com »
2018-03-05 20:27
If there’s one thing that is consistent across the photography world, it is the never-ending list of gear and accessories we end up spending our money on. Between the cameras, lenses, lights, and grip, the numbers add up fast, but what’s most important (besides getting the shot in focus) is making sure the colors look exactly the way we want them to.
Negative Supply has launched the LM1 pocket-sized digital light meter that is designed to quickly measure ambient light to allow for accurate exposures. It also measures color temperature and supports 1/3 stop adjustments for ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.
Earlier this week, Datacolor packaged three of it most popular image and monitor calibration tools into a new bundle for photographers called the SpyderX Photo Kit, and they’ll be offering it at a steep discount “while supplies last.
YouTube channel KINETEK has released an extremely informative video by Director and Cinematographer Matthew Rosen, in which Rosen explains how to achieve and utilize color balance, and why it’s important to avoid balancing everything.
Want a cheap and easy way to white balance photos without having to buy a color checker or special cards? Here’s a neat hack: you can actually use ordinary white plumber’s tape — the kind you use to seal pipe threads.
A growing number of users are turning to Google’s ever-improving Photos app to backup their ever-growing camera roll. But while the main function of Google Photos is storage, the app’s automatic photo editing features are getting more and more robust.