How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

The best travel cameras of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Lots of features in a tiny package. Best action camera GoPro HERO11 Black SEE IT Super smooth video and underwater shooting. Best mirrorless Fujifilm X-T5 SEE… Continue reading The best travel cameras of 2023

The best camcorders of 2023

Anthony Adu via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for beginngers Canon VIXIA HF G70 Premium 4K Camcorder SEE IT Best for filmmaking on a budget Sony XDCAM PXW-Z90V 4K Premium Camcorder SEE IT Best for livestreaming Logitech Mevo Start… Continue reading The best camcorders of 2023

Unistellar’s Deep Dark Technology eliminates light pollution

Unistellar Traditionally, in order to get the best view while stargazing, you needed to be in a location with very minimal light pollution. But that meant that those in cities didn’t get the same opportunity to gaze at the night sky as those in rural locations. And according to a recent international study, light pollution… Continue reading Unistellar’s Deep Dark Technology eliminates light pollution

How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos

When portraiture is done well, it can be very satisfying and say a lot about the person in the photograph. However, there’s often an element that causes problems for me: fly-away hair. They’re the strands of hair that stick out from the person’s head and make your photo look messy. Particularly if you’re photographing corporate… Continue reading How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos

The best camera bags of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Sling Peak Design 10L Everyday Sling V2 SEE IT It’s comfortable and sleek, yet holds plenty of gear. Best backpack for long hikes Moment Strohl Mountain Light SEE IT This backpack is rugged… Continue reading The best camera bags of 2023