Being a creative can be frustrating, bringing with it a variety of challenges and sometimes, just plain bad luck. Your attitude and approach can make a huge difference, though. This great video essay discusses why a positive attitude can lead to better images. [ Read More ]
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Photographing Canyonlands in 1988: Land of Standing Rocks
In 1991, near the end of some book projects that took me on some lengthy photographic journeys through the American West by car for two years, I came up with the idea of creating posters of some of my black and white images for a few of our western National Parks. My idea was to… Continue reading Photographing Canyonlands in 1988: Land of Standing Rocks
The Essential Guide to the Leica SL Lenses
For well over a decade, we’ve worked diligently to review as many lenses as we possibly can. We believe that lenses are the lifeblood of a camera system. The Leica L mount camera system is one of the oldest mirrorless full-frame systems, and Leica SL lenses have grown since it started. In our typical fashion,… Continue reading The Essential Guide to the Leica SL Lenses
Take Your Product Photos to the Next Level: Add Depth and Special Effects
When it comes to photography, depth refers to the balance of what is in and out of focus. The right depth creates a sense of space and helps draw the viewer in, and adding depth to your product photography will help the product pop. The easiest way to achieve it is with a foreground, middle… Continue reading Take Your Product Photos to the Next Level: Add Depth and Special Effects
The Impressive Winners of the “Amazing Architecture” Photo Challenge
Show Promo Image We’ve partnered again with GuruShots for another awesome photo challenge. The theme this time around was “Amazing Architecture” where we asked you to submit your best photos of incredible buildings, houses, monuments, bridges, or structures of any kind that showcased their impressive architecture. Shutterbug Staff Mon, 12/20/2021
Why You Should Write About Your Own Photographs
Writing can be a powerful tool, even in regards to your photography. Self-critique in the form of written content is a great way to reflect and grow, helping to improve your images. [ Read More ]
Watch this footage from an action camera on a weather balloon 100,000 feet up in space
Have you ever been tempted to see how far you can push an action camera? I mean they always boast of being able to do pretty ridiculous stuff like going underwater and base jumping for example. But what about sending it to the outer limits of the atmosphere? Well that’s exactly what the Insta360 team… Continue reading Watch this footage from an action camera on a weather balloon 100,000 feet up in space
Slideshow: Winners and finalists of the 5th annual Chromatic Photography Awards
Winners and finalists of the 5th annual Chromatic Photography Awards Yesterday, the winners and finalists for the 5th annual Chromatic Photography Awards competition were announced. Photographers from all over the world submitted images as either professionals or amateurs to 20 categories including Architecture, Culture, Nature, People, Sport, and Travel. The Chromatic Photographer of the Year… Continue reading Slideshow: Winners and finalists of the 5th annual Chromatic Photography Awards
LG’s new 4K UltraFine OLED Pro monitor lineup features built-in calibration tool, now comes in 27″ option
LG has announced the details of its next-generation UltraFine OLED Pro monitors. In addition to improving image quality and adding a built-in colorimeter for built-in calibration, LG also confirmed a new 27” model will be available. The 2022 UltraFine OLED Pro lineup, which is designed with photographers, videographers and visual artists and mind, will come… Continue reading LG’s new 4K UltraFine OLED Pro monitor lineup features built-in calibration tool, now comes in 27″ option
How We Filmed Elia Locardi’s Landscape Mini Series
Over the last few months, we have teamed up with landscape photographer Elia Locardi for a free 8 part video tutorial series on how to improve your landscape photographs using a variety of different NiSi filters. Today we take you behind the scenes on the making of this landscape series and show you some of… Continue reading How We Filmed Elia Locardi’s Landscape Mini Series