How to Add Color in Lightroom Classic Using Hue, Saturation, and Luminance

“How do I edit my photo to look like (insert famous photographer’s name)?” Certain photographers have unique, signature styles that others try to emulate. All kinds of things go into a signature style, from the choice of subject matter to the shooting approach, equipment, and a lot of small choices that are unique to every… Continue reading How to Add Color in Lightroom Classic Using Hue, Saturation, and Luminance

How to Join the Guilded Media Workers’ Cooperative

Welcome back to our look at cooperative media-making. So far we’ve looked at a co-op subscription platform and how to split streaming revenue on a YouTube video. Freelancing can be a tough gig and it can often leave you feeling like you are on your own. Billing, gear, website, social media, taxes, and health, it’s… Continue reading How to Join the Guilded Media Workers’ Cooperative

Rode’s new VideoMicro II offers pro on-camera audio in a tiny package

The new Rode VideoMicro II is a perfect microphone for smartphones and small cameras. Rode Audio technology company, Rode, has made some impressively small yet high-quality and reasonably priced microphones over the years. That trend is continuing with the company’s announcement of its newest offering, the VideoMicro II. Rode released the original VideoMicro nearly 10… Continue reading Rode’s new VideoMicro II offers pro on-camera audio in a tiny package

The Best Used Gear to Buy From MPB

Last year Pop Photo’s Pop Awards highlighted 24 pieces of the best photography gear that had been released in the previous 12 months—cameras, lenses, drones, and a number of photography accessories. The diverse mix of gear included products aimed at working pros, advanced amateurs and those new to photography. As the Pop Photo editors select… Continue reading The Best Used Gear to Buy From MPB

How to Use the Histogram in Lightroom Classic

In several previous articles, we’ve discussed how to interpret the histogram on your camera. While shooting, you can use this handy tool to check your highlights and shadows to make sure there isn’t an unacceptable amount of clipping. Unfortunately, if you spot a problem in-camera, the best you can do is adapt your settings and… Continue reading How to Use the Histogram in Lightroom Classic

Cyber Monday deals on cameras, lenses, memory, and more

These are the best Cyber Monday Photography deals. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Cyber Monday is upon us, and there is no shortage of savings to be had. You’ll find deals on everything from cameras, lighting equipment, memory, and… Continue reading Cyber Monday deals on cameras, lenses, memory, and more

Cyber Monday deal: Save $400 on the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD

Save big on SanDisk SSDs this Cyber Monday. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Hard drives and memory devices are typically heavily discounted on Cyber Monday. I typically wait to purchase any hard drives until this time of year because… Continue reading Cyber Monday deal: Save $400 on the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD

The best Cyber Monday deals: Cameras, lenses, memory, and more

These are the best Cyber Monday Photography deals. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Cyber Monday is upon us, and there is no shortage of savings to be had. You’ll find deals on everything from cameras, lighting equipment, memory, and… Continue reading The best Cyber Monday deals: Cameras, lenses, memory, and more

How to Correct Tone and Contrast in Photos With Lightroom Classic

If you’ve spent any time in Adobe Lightroom, you’ve probably seen just how many sliders it includes for adjustment. Each slider controls a different part of the look and feel of your image. Using them together to correct your images means that even an imperfect exposure can become a stunning photograph. In this tutorial, we’re… Continue reading How to Correct Tone and Contrast in Photos With Lightroom Classic