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

The best photo light boxes for 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fositan Photo Box SEE IT Best kit Godox LST40 SEE IT Best value Neewer Photo Studio Light Box SEE IT A photo light box—otherwise known as a light tent or shooting tent—can… Continue reading The best photo light boxes for 2023

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

Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Photography and text by Bill Edwards Intimate Landscapes My more distant photo trips into the expansive mountains of Washington’s Cascades provide ample opportunity to capture rugged alpine landscapes with dramatic views, while the local woodland trails are all about the little views. I affectionately call them “Intimate Landscapes.”  Between the rains, I hike the lonely… Continue reading Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Instax Square SQ1 review: A modern camera with old-school style

The Instax Square SQ1 is an attractive and fun to use camera. Abby Ferguson Fujifilm’s Instax line is larger than most people probably recognize. The Instax Mini has long been the star of the show, getting most of the attention and popularity. But Fujifilm makes a few instant devices, from simple analog point-and-shoot cameras to… Continue reading Instax Square SQ1 review: A modern camera with old-school style

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)

How to Use the Halation Effect on Background Lighting in Resolve

Learn to colour correct like a pro with our free course DaVinci Resolve Colour Grading for Beginners. You’ll learn how to use each important tool in Resolve, including how to set up your project using scene cut detection, how to get clean skin tones with noise reduction and how to create cinematic looks. In this lesson… Continue reading How to Use the Halation Effect on Background Lighting in Resolve

Save up to 70 percent on external storage for World Backup Day

A wide variety of hard drives are on sale for World Backup Day. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Responsible photographers get to enjoy all kinds of benefits like the camaraderie of photo walks, the thrill of capturing a perfect… Continue reading Save up to 70 percent on external storage for World Backup Day

The best SSDs for 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD SEE IT The overall best is fast and reliable Best value Crucial X6 SEE IT This smooth drive fits easily in any pocket Best rugged LaCie… Continue reading The best SSDs for 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