Knowing how to light, pose, and shoot a good portrait is only half the battle; you also need to be able to edit your images to produce a fully finished and compelling final product. If you are new to portraiture and looking to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show… Continue reading A Full Tutorial on Retouching and Color Grading a Portrait in Photoshop
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My Journey to Cubist Photography
Nude Descending a Staircase, N0 2. The 1912 painting by Marcel Duchamp is what started me on my exploratory journey into cubist photography. I thought to recreate it with a long exposure and multiple bursts of flash. But I don’t know anyone with a long open staircase nor anyone willing to model naked on a… Continue reading My Journey to Cubist Photography
Lost in space: Astronomers discover up to 170 rogue planets
Lead image: An artist’s interpretation of a rogue planet with the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex in the background. Credit: Bordeaux University / ESO. A team of astronomers have discovered at least 70 new rogue planets. There may even be up to 170 rogue, or free-floating planets (FFPs). It’s the largest group of rogue planets discovered… Continue reading Lost in space: Astronomers discover up to 170 rogue planets
Darktable v3.8 Update Brings Support for Canon CR3, Editing Devices
Darktable, the free and open-source raw photo app, has released its version 3.8 update that adds some big features and improvements, including compatibility with Canon’s CR3 raw format as well as support for editing devices. The update follows in the footsteps of version 3.6, which came out back in July 2021. Here is a rundown… Continue reading Darktable v3.8 Update Brings Support for Canon CR3, Editing Devices
Winter: The BEST Time for High-Key Nature & Travel Photos: Here’s How (VIDEO)
Show Promo Image Winter is a great time to capture beautiful outdoor images, but snow-covered landscapes can be difficult to get right in the camera. Fortunately there’s a way to make images that look as good as they did in the viewfinder, with a little help from Photoshop. Ron Leach Tue, 12/28/2021
A Leica IIIf LEGO Camera Set Complete with a Box, Lens, Finder, and Caps
The hobbyist LEGO designer who goes by Pandis Pandus (and who previously created a 1914 Ur-Leica LEGO camera) is back with an even more elaborate concept kit. It’s a 1950 Leica IIIf LEGO camera that comes complete with a box, display stand, lens, finder, and caps. The 1950 Leica IIIf Behind the Concept “The Leica… Continue reading A Leica IIIf LEGO Camera Set Complete with a Box, Lens, Finder, and Caps
Sony Camera Users: These Deals Disappear in a Few Days!
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK! For the past few years, Tamron has become one of our favorite third-party lens manufacturers. Their lenses are fast to focus, compact, lightweight, and built incredibly well. On Sony cameras, they’re incredibly durable if not some of the most durable out there. After the jump, you can find all the
Stealth Bomber Caught Mid-Flight in a Google Maps Photo
A Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has been caught flying over farm fields in the Midwest by Google Satellite cameras. It was spotted by a sharp-eyed Google Maps user. The Discovery of the B-2 Stealth Bomber Google has been working to photograph seemingly every inch of the globe for its street and satellite views,… Continue reading Stealth Bomber Caught Mid-Flight in a Google Maps Photo
We Review Picflow: A New Client Proofing Service for Photographers.
Picflow is a new program that allows you to deliver images to your client and for that client to select and even download their favorites. Let’s take a look at Picflow’s features and operations. [ Read More ]
Venus Optics Unveils the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Full Frame Lens
Venus Optics has announced the second full-frame lens in its Argus lineup: the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF. The lens follows in the footsteps of the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 announced back in September, which was billed as the world’s fastest full-frame lens. Features of the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Compared to the 35mm, the… Continue reading Venus Optics Unveils the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Full Frame Lens