How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

The Canon EOS R100 is the most affordable and compact EOS R camera yet

Canon’s latest releases show a clear focus on compact gear. Abby Ferguson Canon sure has kept us on our toes lately with plenty of releases. And now, the imaging giant has announced two more new pieces of gear: a new mirrorless camera and wide-angle pancake lens. The EOS R100 is a tiny, beginner-friendly camera. Though… Continue reading The Canon EOS R100 is the most affordable and compact EOS R camera yet

Make a Trendy Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop

What You’ll Be Creating You’ve probably seen this interesting effect of two or more overlapping photos. In this double exposure Photoshop tutorial, we’ll create a trendy double exposure effect from scratch. We’ll use Blending Modes and Clipping Masks in a few steps. But first, let’s get the basics right. What Is Double Exposure? The multiple… Continue reading Make a Trendy Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop

Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM SEE IT The versatile focal length and fast f/2.8 aperture make this a go-to wide-angle. Best ultra-wide Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM SEE IT This lens provides… Continue reading Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2023

The best wide-angle lens for Nikon in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 SEE IT It offers a fast aperture in a compact and lightweight body. Best for pros NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S SEE IT With a little… Continue reading The best wide-angle lens for Nikon in 2023

New gear: Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses

Nikon’s newest lenses hit the market in March 2023. Stan Horaczek Back in January 2023, Nikon announced that it was working on a pair of new full-frame prime lenses for its Z-mount cameras. Now, the company has officially unveiled the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses. While these lenses target decidedly… Continue reading New gear: Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses

The best cameras for pet photography in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony Sony a7 IV SEE IT Best overall Nikon Nikon Z 6 II SEE IT Best overall Canon Canon EOS R6 SEE IT Whether you want to capture more memories with your… Continue reading The best cameras for pet photography in 2023

The APS-C Pancake is the Single Most Important Mirrorless Lens

Nikon’s recent development announcement for a 26mm f/2.8 lens sent chills down my spine, exacerbated by its diminutive proportions. While maybe not the most important lens in their lineup, is any mirrorless system complete without one? [Read More]

Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm

They’re different sizes, but they’re friends and it’s adorable. Nikon Nikon has big plans for its line of Z-mount mirrorless camera lenses over the next few years, and the company just gave us a peek at the next models coming down the line. According to the announcement, the company plans to release a high-end NIKKOR… Continue reading Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm