Save yourself the trouble of learning every effect in Adobe Photoshop. Instead, use one-click actions that apply the same style with much less effort. In this roundup, I’m going to share ten of my favorite actions that simulate glass styles, including blurs, shatter, crack effects, and more, all from Envato Elements. Envato Elements is an… Continue reading 10 Best Photo Effects to Create Blurs, Cracks, and Shattered Glass in Photoshop
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Rats, coyotes, and raccoons, oh my! The year’s best urban wildlife photography
“Oh, snap!”. Barak Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Well, make that rats, coyotes, and bread-stealing monkeys, and you’ve got the winners of Picfair’s Urban Wildlife Photography Awards. Since 2019, the number of urban wildlife photographs on Picfair’s photo portfolio and e-commerce platform has quadrupled. And the competition, co-hosted by Nikon, Peak Design, MPB, and… Continue reading Rats, coyotes, and raccoons, oh my! The year’s best urban wildlife photography
How to Use Creative Color Curves With Photos in Lightroom Classic
From basic correction to creative adjustments, you can do almost every part of the photographic post-production process with Adobe Lightroom. In this lesson, we explore a lesser-known feature in-depth: creative color adjustment curves. We’ll use the Red, Green, and Blue channels for precise, expressive color. Let’s dive in. A Powerful Tool for Creating Images With… Continue reading How to Use Creative Color Curves With Photos in Lightroom Classic
Best Cinema Cameras for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best 4K Cinema Camera Canon C300 Mk III Check Price Powerful, professional features with a price to match Best Full-Frame Cinema Camera Sony FX6 Check Price A full-frame sensor creates gorgeous images Best Affordable Cinema Camera Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro Check Price Low priced camera delivers high-end specs Cinema cameras deliver high-quality footage… Continue reading Best Cinema Cameras for 2022
Why texture is important in your commercial content (part 1)
A few years ago, research by professors at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, Brigham Young University, San Diego State University, and the University of Illinois revealed that advertisements that trigger our sense of touch inspire customers to purchase products more quickly than those focusing primarily on sight or sound. Markets have long… Continue reading Why texture is important in your commercial content (part 1)
The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a compact super-telephoto built for handheld shooting
The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the lightest in its class. Nikon Super-telephoto lenses tend to be large and heavy. But, with the launch of the new Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, Nikon is adding an another lightweight super-telephoto to its S-line of mirrorless full-frame glass. It slots in alongside the recently-launched… Continue reading The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a compact super-telephoto built for handheld shooting
They escaped Alcatraz 60 years ago, here’s what they may look like today
From left to right: John Anglin, Frank Morris, and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz roughly 60 years ago. US Marshals Service The US Marshals Service has released age-progressed photos of the three convicted bank robbers who escaped from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1962. Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin, and his brother John Anglin are still on… Continue reading They escaped Alcatraz 60 years ago, here’s what they may look like today
Best slide viewers for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall KODAK Slide N SCAN Film and Slide Scanner Check Price Best budget KODAK 35mm Slide and Film Viewer Check Price Best scanner Epson V600 Check Price Film photography is as popular right now as it has been in years, which has made slide viewers relevant once again. Slide film (sometimes known… Continue reading Best slide viewers for 2022
Macro photographer Levon Biss’ big bug pictures magnify tiny species’ oversized impact
The endangered butterfly Gonepteryx maderensis, commonly called the Madeira brimstone, lives in the mountains of the Madeira islands. As caterpillers, they feed on just one type of tree, which is itself threatened by an invasive plant species. Levon Biss The natural reaction for many of us upon spotting an ant, termite, or other unseemly creature… Continue reading Macro photographer Levon Biss’ big bug pictures magnify tiny species’ oversized impact
Redefining fatherhood in commercial photography (with bonus shot list)
According to research conducted a few years ago by Dove Men+Care, 90% of men around the world view their caring side as a representation of their strength, while 86% say understandings of masculinity have evolved since their fathers’ generation. But just 7% said they relate to how the media portrays masculinity. We’re overdue for a… Continue reading Redefining fatherhood in commercial photography (with bonus shot list)