Best microphones for podcasting in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Shure SM7B Check Price Best USB Shure MV7 Check Price Best for beginners Blue Yeti Check Price Microphones for podcasting, like the medium itself, have become more accessible and popular in recent years. Thanks to its adaptability, podcasting has established itself as a mainstay of many brands’ marketing strategies. And this… Continue reading Best microphones for podcasting in 2022

Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want!   I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

Sony unveils a new way to protect images from theft, manipulation

Sony Sony has a new anti-forgery feature coming to the a7 IV mirrorless camera that adds a crypto signature to images as soon as they’re shot to prevent duplication or manipulation. It’s designed for corporate customers, so don’t expect your holiday snaps to be getting digitally signed any time soon. Still, it’s an interesting idea… Continue reading Sony unveils a new way to protect images from theft, manipulation

For the film lover: How to choose your camera and film type

In 2017, Kodak brought back Ektachrome color-positive film; in 2018, they revived T-Max P3200 B&W film. In 2019, FujiFilm announced they’d bring back black and white film, launching Neopan 100 Acros II in both 35mm and 120 formats. And this year, Kodak brought back the 120 version of Gold 200. It’s safe to say that… Continue reading For the film lover: How to choose your camera and film type

10 Top Tips for Designing a Cartoon Character for 2D Animation

If you love cartoons, why not try your hand at designing a cartoon character? After all, every expert started as a beginner. It’s easier than you think. Just follow these ten top tips and you’ll have a stunning character ready to animate in no time. 1. Keep It Simple Cartoons come in a wide variety of… Continue reading 10 Top Tips for Designing a Cartoon Character for 2D Animation

How to Process Raw Photos With Filmulator (Free for Windows and Linux)

Filmulator is an open-source raw photo editor based around the filming developing process, with a library management feature to help you organise your photographs. It’s free and available for both Windows and Linux users. Here, we’ll take a look at its main features and walk you through how to edit your images. How to Process… Continue reading How to Process Raw Photos With Filmulator (Free for Windows and Linux)

How to Make a Rough Cut of Your Photo Portfolio

In this lesson, the sixth in a series from Chamira Young‘s course about making portfolios, you’ll learn how to make a rough cut of your group of images by eliminating the photos that are not the best.  In the previous lesson, “How to Assemble Photos for a Photography Portfolio“, you learnt how to review your photo… Continue reading How to Make a Rough Cut of Your Photo Portfolio

Here’s your chance to beta test a brand-new half-frame film camera

The new Alfie TYCH offers both automatic and fully manual shooting modes. Alfie Cameras UK startup Alfie Cameras is looking for beta testers for the Alfie TYCH, its under-development half-frame 35mm film camera, ahead of a planned Kickstarter launch this September. If you’re game to provide feedback on a weird and wacky new film camera,… Continue reading Here’s your chance to beta test a brand-new half-frame film camera

The Photographer’s Guide to Finding Models on Model Mayhem

Searching for a model can be frustrating for photographers who are planning a photoshoot. Finding models on Model Mayhem is a simple solution to this problem, but only if you know how Model Mayhem works. You’ll need to know the best way to connect with models who meet your specifications while avoiding common pitfalls. Our… Continue reading The Photographer’s Guide to Finding Models on Model Mayhem