How to Reduce Noise in Pictures Using Lightroom Classic

As photographers, we often work in light situations that are… less than ideal. One common way of dealing with low light is to crank up the gain, also called the ISO, on your camera. Unfortunately, the outcome is blotchy, splotchy areas that might distract from an otherwise perfect photo.  This image, photographed at ISO 16000,… Continue reading How to Reduce Noise in Pictures Using Lightroom Classic

All About Prime Lenses for Photography, and Why You Might Prefer to Zoom With Your Feet

If you’re a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. In this lesson, you’ll learn all about prime lenses and when to choose them over zooms. Prime Lenses for Photography: Why You Might Prefer to Zoom With Your Feet Prime… Continue reading All About Prime Lenses for Photography, and Why You Might Prefer to Zoom With Your Feet

How to Edit 4K Single-Camera Interview Video in Premiere Pro

In this Premiere Pro tutorial from David Bode’s free Ultimate Premiere FAQ course, you’ll learn how to create and edit multiple cameras from a single camera shot. This is a fast and fun way to edit interviews, especially. Advantages of High-Resolution Files These days, cameras can record at very high resolutions, like Cinema 4K, but… Continue reading How to Edit 4K Single-Camera Interview Video in Premiere Pro

Best ND filters for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall HOYA Pro ND Filter Check Price Best for cinematography Lee Filters Stopper Check Price Best budget Neewer ND Filter Kit Check Price A quality ND filter (short for neutral density filter) cuts the amount of light coming into the camera without affecting the color or overall appearance of the image. While… Continue reading Best ND filters for 2022

Best binocular harness in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Cotton Carrier 3G Binocular & Camera Harness Check Price Best shoulder harness Zeiss Comfort Carry Harness Check Price Best chest harness SITKA Mountain Optics Harness Check Price As a responsible field optics owner, you understand that protection and quick access are paramount in deciding what the best binocular harness is for… Continue reading Best binocular harness in 2022

Best lenses for bird photography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best Canon Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Check Price Best Nikon Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Check Price Best Sony Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Check Price Documenting the avian species can be tricky but the proper lenses for bird photography make it much more attainable. Without… Continue reading Best lenses for bird photography in 2022

How to be a conscientious travel photographer: Creating thoughtful images with Susan Portnoy

The Tiger’s Nest monastery in Bhutan. Susan Portnoy So, you’re packing your bags—and your camera—for a little summer vacation. It’s only natural that you’ll want to document your trip, but, what’s the point of taking pictures at popular destinations when millions of others are, too? PopPhoto chatted with award-winning travel photographer Susan Portnoy of The… Continue reading How to be a conscientious travel photographer: Creating thoughtful images with Susan Portnoy

How to Use Dynamic Link to Share Projects Between Premeire Pro and After Effects

In this lesson, you will learn how to use Adobe’s dynamic link feature to get your project or even parts of your project over to After Effects for additional graphics, animation, colour correction, grading, and more. Adobe Dynamic Link Adobe Dynamic Link is found under the File menu. With Dynamic Link, you can: Create a… Continue reading How to Use Dynamic Link to Share Projects Between Premeire Pro and After Effects