Has this ever happened to you? You are on vacation at the beach. You decide to photograph the sunrise or sunset, so you grab your camera from your hotel room and head out. You get to the perfect spot and look through the viewfinder at the beautiful sunrise/sunset – only to find that your lens

Are you struggling to choose between Affinity Photo vs Luminar 4? We’ve got you covered. In this article, we’re going to take a careful look at these two programs and evaluate their features, prices, user friendliness, and more. So whether you’re looking to buy your first image e

Portrait photographers are obsessed with lighting, subjects, clothing, and hair, yet cropping often goes ignored. And that’s a mistake. With the right portrait crop, you can elevate an image from mediocre to beautiful, and it only takes a handful of seconds. Of course, there is an art to crop

Artificial intelligence technology is changing the way that photographers work. In particular, it offers easier, faster, and better photo editing for photographers of all stripes, from beginners all the way up to professionals. But how does artificial intelligence fit into photography? What can AI

In December 2020, Tamron announced an exciting new lens: the 17-70mm f/2.8 for Sony. The Tamron 17-70mm is small, lightweight, and designed for APS-C cameras – plus, it offers two excellent features often lacking on Tamron lenses. But how does it function in the real world? And is it worth

Of all the options for managing our digital images, which one offers the best online photo storage? With dozens of services to explore, it can be difficult to find the right storage for your needs. Some prioritize features, while others compete based on price. Some services are basic but easy to u

Are you looking for the best photo-editing apps available in 2022? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share my 17 favorite editing apps – including apps for general editing, apps for fun and filters, and apps for specialized editing. So whether you&rsqu

Black and white has long been a popular way to capture headshots with impact and visual interest. The lack of color helps to emphasize the subject while discarding information that isn’t relevant.  And in this article, I’m going to share 10 black and white headshot tips to help you

Chromatic aberration is a huge image-quality killer – but many photographers don’t know what it is and how it can be prevented. In this article, I’m going to share everything you need to know about chromatic aberration, including: Why it happensHow to identify itFour simple strate

We’ve all seen it in our images: that uneven grainy look that makes our images unappealing. But how can you avoid noise? And, in cases where it’s unavoidable, how do you reduce noise in photos? In this article, I’m going to share plenty of tips and tricks for both preventing and

If you’re looking for a quick way to improve your photos… …then I highly recommend you take your post-processing knowledge to the next level. Unfortunately, learning to post-process isn’t easy – which is where these tips will come in handy! So without further ado, he

When you take a photograph, the camera is capturing data, which creates a digital image. But there are many different types of image file formats that can be retrieved and edited using post-processing software. The most commonly-used formats are: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)TIFF (Tagged

Photographs from a good family portrait session will be treasured for many years to come. It’s an incredibly rewarding area of photography, but it can also be a little daunting for new photographers. You need to build a rapport with the family, keep the children on board, and meet the parents

Ed Verosky is a professional photographer and author based in New York. In this article, Verosky explains how to create portraits using natural and ambient light only. To learn more about achieving great lighting in any situation, check out Verosky’s popular eBook, “100% Reliable Flash

Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last few years, you can’t have missed the growth of food portraits. They are everywhere, from the high-budget advertising of supermarkets and artisan food brands to amateur photographers on Instagram. If you’re even slightly interested in foo

From the 1930s onwards, manufacturers around the world produced 35mm film camera systems with a huge array of interchangeable lenses. Some good, some bad, some legendary. With the rise of digital in the early 21st century, much of this gear fell out of favor, and prices declined rapidly. But things

With a range of feature-packed cameras that are fun to use, and a line of stunning lenses, a Fujifilm X-Series kit is the ideal companion for urban portrait shoots. I have been shooting with the X-Series for four years and love the system and the results I get from it. However, with so many good op

Always be on the lookout for interesting scenes in cities. I saw this view in Taipei from a metro train and went back at dusk. You have two days and two nights to photograph a city you’ve never been to before. How will you make the most of this opportunity and come away with amazing photos? Yo

ACDSee software has been around since the earliest days of digital photography. For 20 years, it’s been competing with Adobe Photoshop. Today, with Adobe offering its top image-editing programs by subscription only, there’s more room than ever for alternatives. ACDSee offers a compelling

ACDSee software has been around since the earliest days of digital photography. For 20 years, it’s been competing with Adobe Photoshop. Today, with Adobe offering its top image-editing programs by subscription only, there’s more room than ever for alternatives. ACDSee offers a compelling