Catch a Buck Moon, luminous Venus, and more in the sky this July

A full moon known as the Buck Moon is seen as a deer grazes outside the village of Taarbaek, Denmark on July 14, 2022. Sergei Gapon/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images This article was originally featured on Popular Science. July 1 Conjunction of Venus and Mars July 3 Full Buck Supermoon July 7 Venus at its Brightest July… Continue reading Catch a Buck Moon, luminous Venus, and more in the sky this July

Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera review: Smaller, faster, cheaper, better

The Nikon Z8 is a true powerhouse. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I’m hard-pressed to think of a photographic situation where the Nikon Z8 wouldn’t feel right at home. It’s super-fast sensor and fully electronic shutter can crank out… Continue reading Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera review: Smaller, faster, cheaper, better

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

21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

The post 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. When you’re just starting out in the world of wedding photography, capturing stunning images can seem incredibly daunting. After all, you only get one chance to photograph the big day; there are no do-overs or… Continue reading 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

Photo Of The Day By Robert Henderson

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Farewell to the Kings” by Robert Henderson. Location: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. “Farewell to Bob Jr. and Marley, the Lion Kings of the Serengeti for over seven years,” writes Henderson. “Bob Jr. and Marley were killed in March 2023, in separate attacks by a coalition of rival males trying… Continue reading Photo Of The Day By Robert Henderson

Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

From Horst P. Horst’s 1951 picture of the fashion model Evelyn Tripp in a ballgown to Tyler Mitchell’s now-famous 2018 cover photo of Beyoncé for Vogue magazine, flowers have always had a place in creative portrait photography. A few years ago, Emily Soto made this portrait for Allure on film to celebrate springtime in New… Continue reading Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

10 Colourful Preset Packs to Add Picture Styles to Video Using Premiere Pro (LUTs)

The magic of these Premiere color effects is that they help you generate ideas for your footage. Try them out easily and your film may take an entirely new direction. Note: some of these assets are labelled by the authors as “Lightroom presets”, but they also include LUT versions that are ready to use in Adobe Premiere. Featured LUT Pack… Continue reading 10 Colourful Preset Packs to Add Picture Styles to Video Using Premiere Pro (LUTs)

The best portrait lenses 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 85mm f/1.2 S SEE IT A fast portrait lens with beautiful bokeh. Best standard zoom Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S SEE IT A versatile tool for a range… Continue reading The best portrait lenses for Nikon in 2023

8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography

The post 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. One of the most rewarding types of photography for beginners, hobbyists, and even seasoned professionals is spring landscape photography. As you see flowers blooming, trees budding, grass growing, and animals out and about after… Continue reading 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography