I recently bought my first DSLR with a basic kit lens. My friend saw the equipment and told me that the quality of my lens will improve if I use a UV filter on it. Do filters really improve optical quality and would you recommend their use? Ankita Singh, Chandigarh, via post The quality of… Continue reading On Protective Filters
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Community Is Important and These Photo Stories Prove It
Community is important. There’s the photography community, and then there are countless others too. Some photographers like to travel far and wide to focus their lens on different communities from around the world. Others prefer to stay closer to home and document stories happening around them. Either way, documenting communities is important in the photography… Continue reading Community Is Important and These Photo Stories Prove It
Reflector Photography: How to Use a Reflector for Stunning Portraits
The post Reflector Photography: How to Use a Reflector for Stunning Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dennis Drenner. How does a reflector work? And how can you use a reflector to capture beautiful portraits? A reflector is one of the simplest photography accessories you can buy – yet a… Continue reading Reflector Photography: How to Use a Reflector for Stunning Portraits
Tip of the Week: When Shooting a People-based Project
Understand the needs and concerns of your subjects. The lighting, technique and composition are secondary. Carry a recording device with you. It will help document people’s conversations and can add an interesting perspective to the series. Photograph/Stephanie De Rouge
Reminiscencia Isn’t Stopping Any Time Now Says Ezo Renier
“Reminiscencia is not a finished project,” proclaims the artist who goes by the moniker Ezo Reiner. A quick glance at the project, and one tends to disbelieve that he began photography a decade ago, just for fun. Surreal, hauntingly beautiful, and even seductive, we look at how Ezo Renier came up with the idea for… Continue reading Reminiscencia Isn’t Stopping Any Time Now Says Ezo Renier
How to Make the Most of the Wedding Photography Off-Season
In most places in the Northern Hemisphere, wedding photography is in the middle of its seasonal dip, giving photographers a chance to catch their breath and focus on other things for a while. So, what can you do to keep your business well oiled and ready for the next season? This excellent video tutorial will… Continue reading How to Make the Most of the Wedding Photography Off-Season
Wispy whiskers, a stunning light show, and our other favorite Photos of the Day
Qiang Huang Photography As we’ve said countless times, we love to showcase the work of other photographers. And what’s better than showing off the talent of our own readers? Every Friday, you can expect a fresh Photos of the Day gallery filled with a week’s worth of images, captured by shooters like you. Want to… Continue reading Wispy whiskers, a stunning light show, and our other favorite Photos of the Day
9 Top Winter Wildlife Photography Tips
Learn how to take great images of winter wildlife with our list of 9 top tips and essential advice.
Adapt These 3 Great Leica Lenses to Sony Cameras
It’s not every day that we think about adapting luxurious Leica lenses to Sony cameras. But the truth is that when you do, you get the best of two worlds. You get great full-frame image quality with some of the best lenses money can buy. Of course, you don’t always need to dish out lots… Continue reading Adapt These 3 Great Leica Lenses to Sony Cameras
Is There a New King of Photoshop and Lightroom Performance?
The reviews on Intel’s 12th Gen Core desktop processors, named Alder Lake, have all come in, and the results are surprising. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your computer or just want to stay up to date on tech trends, you’ve got to see how these chips performed. [ Read More ]