Stan Horaczek Best overall Dell P2720D Check Price Best for gaming Alienware AW2521H 360Hz Gaming Monitor Check Price Best for photo editing Dell UltraSharp U2723QE Check Price Dell monitors may seem like an afterthought compared to its computers, but the company makes some truly excellent displays that deserve consideration. Dell’s offerings come with adjustable stands… Continue reading Best Dell monitors in 2022
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An introduction to microscopic photography
This ice crystal was approximately 1 mm in size. The picture was made at 2:00 pm and the temperature was 14 F. This type of flake is called a stellar dendrite. Michael Peres This post has been updated. It was originally published on Aug. 26, 2015. Michael Peres loves photographing the tiny details of our… Continue reading An introduction to microscopic photography
How to get a blurry background in portraits
Dan Bracaglia A blurry, out-of-focus background is often seen as a sign of a professional or high-quality portrait. While it’s certainly a bit of a simplistic take, it’s undeniable that portraits with a sharp subject and a soft, creamy background are popular, and a look that many photographers want to create. Here’s how. What makes… Continue reading How to get a blurry background in portraits
Best strobe lights for 2022
Flashpoint Best Portable Strobe Profoto B10 Plus Check Price Best Overall Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Check Price Best Strobe for Drones Lume Cube Drone Strobe Check Price The phrase “strobe lights” means something different to photographers than it does DJs or haunted house curators. Good light is as crucial a tool to photography as a nice… Continue reading Best strobe lights for 2022
Best trail cameras under $100 in 2022
Moultrie Best overall Cabelas Outfitter Gen 3 30MP Black IR Game Camera Check Price Best for deer hunting Moultrie Mobile Delta Base Cellular Trail Camera Check Price Best motion activated Browning Command Ops Elite 18 MP Trail Camera Check Price What does the pursuit of game, nature watching, and video surveillance all have in common?… Continue reading Best trail cameras under $100 in 2022
Best cameras for kids in 2022
Fujifilm Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera Check Price Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Best overall runnerup Nikon COOLPIX W150 Check Price It’s cheap enough that it won’t hurt too badly if it gets smashed or lost. Best action GoPro HD… Continue reading Best cameras for kids in 2022
How to ensure your photos are sharp
From Edward Weston’s nudes to Ansel Adams’s landscapes, the beauty is often found in the details. Nearly a century ago, both photographers made a name for themselves through the use of crisp, clean lines. They replaced the soft-focus lenses of the day with sharper ones, and they used narrow apertures to capture every last curve… Continue reading How to ensure your photos are sharp
Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
In 2020, Subaru ran a commercial celebrating the relationship between a grandma and her granddaughter, as they embark on a road trip. They get milkshakes, dance along to the radio, and chat about the future. At one point, after noticing her granddaughter make eye contact with a cute boy, the grandma runs out to get… Continue reading Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
Double the fun: The Kodak Ektar H35 is a new, affordable half-frame camera
The new Kodak Ektar H35 half-frame camera comes in four different colors, Black, Sage, Sand, and Brown. Reto Those bitten by the analog bug acknowledge a sad truth: Film is expensive and based on the most recent price hikes, costs aren’t going down anytime soon. And while we continue, with a heavy sigh, to stock… Continue reading Double the fun: The Kodak Ektar H35 is a new, affordable half-frame camera
Nine tips for making original photos in famous places
A few years ago, research from Panoramio—Google’s old geo-located tagging, photo-sharing website—revealed the world’s most photographed cities. Their findings? New York was the most photographed city, with the most photographed spot being the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Second place went to Rome, with the top spot being the Roman Catholic church Trinità… Continue reading Nine tips for making original photos in famous places