Best vlogging cameras in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators Check Price Developed specifically for vlog content makers, this camera prioritizes face-focusing and quality audio. Best with flip screen Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Digital Camera Check Price Tiny but powerful, this body is also great for mobile video. Best budget Movo SmartCine Smartphone Video Kit… Continue reading Best vlogging cameras in 2022

Take a refreshing dip into these splashy reader-submitted Photos of the Day

‘Sunset over the tropical beach, Seychelles’. Aleksandr Matveev With summer comes the waves of heat, and depending on your part of the world, it might be something gloriously mild or a humidity nightmare. What better way to keep cool than with a dip? This week’s Photos of the Day winners shared their best water images—some… Continue reading Take a refreshing dip into these splashy reader-submitted Photos of the Day

Best iPad keyboards cases of 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Zagg Pro Keys Check Price This is the most flexible iPad keyboard case you’ll find. Best for iPad Pro Apple Magic Keyboard Check Price Apple’s pricey case option provides a superior typing experience. Best with trackpad Logitech Folio Touch Check Price It also neatly holds onto an Apple Pencil. Try typing… Continue reading Best iPad keyboards cases of 2022

‘Photoshop on the Web’ will soon be free for anyone to use

Adobe plans to bring its web-based editing platform to the masses sometime in the future. Adobe In a flurry of announcements that included updates to its metaverse building and business analytics tools, Adobe unveiled a handful of nice new Lightroom and Photoshop features. It also appears that Photoshop on the Web will be free for… Continue reading ‘Photoshop on the Web’ will soon be free for anyone to use

An introduction to microscopic photography

This ice crystal was approximately 1 mm in size. The picture was made at 2:00 pm and the temperature was 14 F. This type of flake is called a stellar dendrite. Michael Peres This post has been updated. It was originally published on Aug. 26, 2015. Michael Peres loves photographing the tiny details of our… Continue reading An introduction to microscopic photography

How to get a blurry background in portraits

Dan Bracaglia A blurry, out-of-focus background is often seen as a sign of a professional or high-quality portrait. While it’s certainly a bit of a simplistic take, it’s undeniable that portraits with a sharp subject and a soft, creamy background are popular, and a look that many photographers want to create. Here’s how.  What makes… Continue reading How to get a blurry background in portraits

How to Retouch a Portrait in Pixelmator Pro

If you’re looking for an affordable photo editing software that contains more than enough features to use for retouching a portrait, look no further than Pixelmator Pro. This Mac-based software is easy to use and with a one-time purchase price of $39.99 USD, it might just be the only photo editor you ever need. Pixelmator… Continue reading How to Retouch a Portrait in Pixelmator Pro

June 2022 Update for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom

The June update has arrived! Along with support for new cameras and lenses we’ve gained a host of new features and improvements in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom. Let’s take a look at what’s new in Lightroom Classic first. Preset Intensity Adjustment This one goes up to 11 … er, 200 actually! A very cool new… Continue reading June 2022 Update for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom

How to Use Layers in Pixelmator Pro — Nondestructive Editing Workflow

Pixelmator Pro is a Mac-based application that boasts all the power you’d expect from a professional level photo editing software. At a fraction of the price of its competition, and a free 15 day trial, Pixelmator Pro is a great option for any photographer looking to edit their photos. One of my favourite features of… Continue reading How to Use Layers in Pixelmator Pro — Nondestructive Editing Workflow