2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the year

The Pop Awards highlights our favorite gear in 2022. Stan Horaczek The end of each year gives us an opportunity to look back at all the good things that happened over the last 12 months. We’re looking back at photos we’ve taken, shoots we’ve enjoyed, things we’ve learned, and people we’ve met. But it’s also… Continue reading 2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the year

How to Deliver Digital Images to Your Clients Over the Internet

At some point in your career as a photographer you’ll need to share images over the Internet. If you’re sending pictures to your friends and family, you can be as casual as you like. If, however, you are delivering images to a client, then you must do it in a professional manner. Your professional reputation… Continue reading How to Deliver Digital Images to Your Clients Over the Internet

How to Make a Contact Sheet in Photoshop

In this short tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to make a contact sheet in Photoshop. These can be useful to share photos with a client, or as a standalone design option for your next creative project! What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial on Making a Contact Sheet in Photoshop What is a contact sheet?… Continue reading How to Make a Contact Sheet in Photoshop

How to Export JPGs from Lightroom Classic

Perhaps the greatest joy of photography is sharing your work with others and showcasing your creations. The path to getting the image online, however, can be difficult. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to export web-ready images with the best results. The Compression Dance Whether your images are being loaded onto a website or… Continue reading How to Export JPGs from Lightroom Classic

The best underwater cameras of 2022

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Olympus Tough TG-6 SEE IT A solid all-around options Best for video GoPro Hero10 Black SEE IT It doesn’t get easier than this for underwater shooting Best disposable Kodak Weekend Underwater Disposable… Continue reading The best underwater cameras of 2022

How to Create a Signature Look for Your Photos With Lightroom Classic

If you follow photographers on social media, try this out: open your favorite app, start scrolling, but try not to look at who posted the photo. Now, try to guess the photographer behind each image. It might be easier than you think, thanks to each photographer’s signature look. A signature look is the repeated combination of shooting… Continue reading How to Create a Signature Look for Your Photos With Lightroom Classic

The best Sony lenses in 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II SEE IT Best ultra-wide angle Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM SEE IT Best telephoto Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens SEE IT Sony makes… Continue reading The best Sony lenses in 2022

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 Use Batch Processing in Lightroom Classic

You’ve just wrapped up that newest award winning photoshoot and you’re ready to process your images to get them looking their best. After copying your images you find that you’ve captured far more images than you realize, and you’re already feeling overwhelmed by the amount of editing you have on your plate. Have no fear! … Continue reading How to Use Batch Processing in Lightroom Classic