On-Camera Audio Recording: Pencil Condenser Microphones

It’s important to understand what microphones do and how they work when capturing audio. Each type and model comes with its own set of features and characteristics that can be used to your advantage when recording a subject. In this audio recording tutorial, we’re going over pencil condenser microphones. So let’s jump in and start… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Pencil Condenser Microphones

Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault

A shallow depth of field can result in bokeh or soft, circular renderings in the out-of-focus portions of an image. Some lenses have more pleasing bokeh than others. Tang Ming Tung/Getty You’ve likely seen plenty of photos with soft, out-of-focus backgrounds. With the right setting, they can look rather dreamy with brightly colored circles (called… Continue reading Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault

50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks

In this article we showcase a selection of top Lightroom presets for portraits, landscapes, black-and-white, film, weddings, fashion and editorial, and special effects. All of these presets are included with an Envato Elements subscription. Within each category we’ll profile the best Lightroom presets available on Envato Elements. You can download all of these and millions… Continue reading 50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks

Save $200 on Datacolor’s Spyder X color management system on Amazon

Save 50 percent on one of the best color management systems around. Datacolor Unless you’re shooting exclusively black-and-white images, color plays a crucial role in the overall look of your photography. Color management tools like Datacolor’s Spyder X Capture Pro kit can help ensure that those cool blue skies and warm golden-hour rays look exactly… Continue reading Save $200 on Datacolor’s Spyder X color management system on Amazon

Tamron’s 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is now available for Fujifilm X-Mount

The X-mount version of the lens is priced at $1500 which is $300 more than the Sony version. Tamron Tamron is bringing its versatile 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD zoom lens to Fujifilm X-mount. Originally announced in April 2021 for Sony E-mount, the lens will provide a long-reaching 225-750mm equivalent field of view on… Continue reading Tamron’s 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is now available for Fujifilm X-Mount

Photography’s golden rules and when to break them

The fundamentals of photography composition are meant to be broken but first, you must grasp them. Stan Horaczek Photography has a lot of rules that are really just principles. Most of them are useful guidelines worth understanding, not edicts to be followed to the letter. In this photography fundamentals series, we’re going to look at… Continue reading Photography’s golden rules and when to break them

Nikon’s new 17-28mm f/2.8 is a compact & affordable ultra-wide for Z-mount

Nikon Nikon continues expanding out its Z line of mirrorless lenses with sensible, well-priced options. As a follow-up to January’s Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8, the newly-announced Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 adds an ultra-wide perspective to the company’s affordable f/2.8 series of zooms. And at just under a pound, it’s a lightweight option, fitting nicely on… Continue reading Nikon’s new 17-28mm f/2.8 is a compact & affordable ultra-wide for Z-mount