The first thing many photographers do after pulling up an image on the computer is to use the cropping tool to refine framing. This tutorial from the Yorkshire Photo Walks YouTube channel reveals five often-ignored cropping concepts that “every photographer should know.” Instructor Tom Marsh is a a successful British landscape photographer and image-editing expert […]
The Lailens 50mm f/1.1 Is Another Cheap, Fast Chinese Lens for M-Mount
Chinese manufacturer Lailens has announced a pair of new lenses, including a fast and affordable 50mm f/1.1 for Leica M-mount and L39 cameras, as well as a compact 35mm f/1.8 for L39 mount, both of which are scheduled to arrive later this year. The 50mm f/1.1 lens resembles one of Leica’s primes, albeit at a […]
Photographer’s Viral Image of a Snow Leopard is Her Most Famous, But Can You Spot It?
Photographer Inger Vandyke is a professional photographer of 25 years and has traveled to remote areas of the world capturing incredible photos. But her most famous image is one where you can’t even see the subject. [Read More]
Profoto’s Powerful B20 and B30 Flashes Add LED for Hybrid Creators
Profoto has announced a pair of new battery-powered compact moonlights, the B20 and B30. These build upon the B10-series, with the B20 offering the same 250 Ws power, and the B30 doubling that to 500 Ws. The new flashes promise more speed, improved overall power, and flexibility. [Read More]
Want Outdoor Photos with Perfect Color? Use This ACR Tool (VIDEO)
The Color Mixer in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) has been a post-processing staple for years. This quick primer from the Better Pics YouTube channel take a look at “how it can help you achieve perfect color in your images.” Instructor Damien is an Australian pro who says, “I have been fortunate to travel and work […]
Beginners Guide To AUTOFOCUS Modes (VIDEO)
Setting your camera’s autofocus mode correctly for the specific task at hand can make all the difference between a failed, blurry shot and a sharp attention-grabbing image. If you’re usure which AF mode to when, the follow beginners guide will get you up to speed in a hurry. Instructor Benjamin Jaworskyj is an accomplished German […]
4 Questions ALL Photographers Should Ponder (VIDEO)
We’re going to wrap up the week with an insightful discussion from the Yorkshire Photo Walks Tube channel with four transformative questions that all photographers need to ask themselves whether they’re experienced or just getting started. By reflecting upon the answers you’ll discover how to break free from the mundane, and craft creative images that […]
F/11 and Be There: Compelling Photos with Context (VIDEO)
We often sing the praises of shooting at wide apertures to achieve soft, blurred backgrounds that accentuate the key element within the frame and guide a viewer’s eyes exactly where you want them to go. Pro Gil Kreslavsky takes a contrarian view in this interesting tutorial by demonstrating why he recommends stopping down your lens […]
7 Tips for Amazing Natural Light Portrait Photos Indoors or Out (VIDEO)
Many photographers prefer the look and feel of natural light people pictures, whether they’re shooting environmental portraits in the field or working in a makeshift studio at home. There are also shooters who simply avoid flash photography at all costs because of a misconception that it’s too complicated for their rudimentary skills. Whatever the reason, […]
Beginners Guide: Master High-Contrast B&W Photos (VIDEO)
It’s remarkable that b&w photography remains so powerful in a world bursting with color. And what is it about those stark white, black, and gray tones that grab our attention? Today’s tutorial from Providence Photography DFW addresses all this and much more so you can get in on the monochrome magic. Instructor Alvin Turner is […]