Family photographs have always been some of our most treasured belongings, but perhaps the uncertainty of the past three years has underscored just how important they can be. At the height of the pandemic, you might remember that people lifted their spirits by recreating old family photos as part of a viral TikTok challenge. Earlier… Continue reading Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!
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The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
Denis Degioanni, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 250 Dobsonian 10-inch Aperture Telescope SEE IT A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope SEE IT A… Continue reading The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
Best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony RX100 VII SEE IT Best for traveler Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III SEE IT Best instant camera Instax Mini 11 SEE IT Point-and-shoot cameras may be less common these days,… Continue reading Best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023
Unistellar’s new eQuinox 2 smart telescope allows for stargazing from cities
Unistellar Astrophotographers and stargazers alike will tell you that light pollution absolutely ruins our view of space. Die-hards will go to great lengths in order to escape the intrusive glow that comes from illuminated cities. Unistellar’s new eQuinox 2 smart telescope, however, promises to help prevent those stray rays from ruining your attempts to view… Continue reading Unistellar’s new eQuinox 2 smart telescope allows for stargazing from cities
Collage Animation in After Effects
Learn how to make a collage animation in After Effects with this in-depth, step-by-step guide, in just over an hour. Jump to content in this section: Introduction Getting Started Creating a Background Making Your Collage End Screen CTA Adding Elements and Effects Finishing Up What You’ll Learn: Making an After Effects Collage Animation How to use… Continue reading Collage Animation in After Effects
The best image stabilized binoculars of 2023
Fujinon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars SEE IT Best marine binoculars Fujinon TS-X 1440 14×40 SEE IT Best for astronomy Canon 18×50 IS All Weather SEE IT Long-range binoculars are a chore… Continue reading The best image stabilized binoculars of 2023
Exciting photography challenges to inspire you
In 2018, a photographer named Kelsey Maggart went viral online after creating “The Hobby Lobby Challenge,” inviting people to shoot remarkable photos in the aisles of ordinary craft stores. During the pandemic, people got creative when photographing their pets as part of the “see a dog, share a dog” challenge. Meanwhile, the “challenge accepted” trend… Continue reading Exciting photography challenges to inspire you
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 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
After Effects for Beginners
Learn how to use Adobe After Effects with this free course that’s perfect for beginners. Jump to content in this section: Introduction After Effects Basics Compositions and Layers Keyframes Masks, Shape, Layers, and Text 2.5D Motion Tracking Mattes and Cool Effects Build a Lower Third Exporting Conclusion What You’ll Learn How to understand the After… Continue reading After Effects for Beginners