Crank that ISO, AI de-noise software is here to save the day. Shot at ISO 6400 with noise corrections made using On1 NoNoise AI. Jeff Carlson In photography, knowing when to put the camera away is a valuable skill. Really dark situations are particularly difficult: without supplemental lighting, you can crank up the ISO to… Continue reading Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’
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Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade
Samsung For such expensive devices, Samsung’s eye-catching Galaxy Z Fold phones have long lagged the field when it comes to their camera setup. That’s perhaps understandable, as the folding screen tech is both expensive and bulky, leaving less room and cost for decent cameras. It’s sad news for photographers, though, as it’s meant you have… Continue reading Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade
10 awesome summer photography ideas to try yourself
In the 1950s, Slim Aarons photographed the sun-drenched beaches of Capri. In the 1970s, Michael Dweck captured bathers and surfers luxuriating on the sandy shores of Montauk. In the 1980s, Gay Block told the stories of residents of Miami’s South Beach, who sat on their porches or brought chairs to sit on the beach in… Continue reading 10 awesome summer photography ideas to try yourself
3 Top Art Portfolio Slideshow Video Templates for After Effects
These days, video is all the rage. That’s because the dynamic combination of moving images, sound, and sometimes text captures the eye and holds the viewer’s attention. If you want to bring a similar dynamism to your 2D art or still images, then using an art portfolio slideshow is a great idea. Today we’ll share… Continue reading 3 Top Art Portfolio Slideshow Video Templates for After Effects
Frame The Star Challenge 2022 — Intense Face-off in Chennai and Pondicherry
Frame The Star 2022 by Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with Better Photography and OVERDRIVE magazines, saw a total of 16 photographers spend eight days shooting in three cities. Into the Magnifying Glass After a rain-soaked first leg of the Frame The Star Challenge Face-off round in Mumbai, we flagged off the second leg of the unique… Continue reading Frame The Star Challenge 2022 — Intense Face-off in Chennai and Pondicherry
Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2022 Winners
DPGer Andy Schmid bags first prize in the Underwater category
3 Top Online Shop Templates for After Effects
Launching an online shop and getting it to stand out from the competition is not easy. Using some eye-catching videos can be a great strategy to give your store a dynamic, contemporary look. You can also use them to publicise your store on social media. Here are three premium online shop video templates for After… Continue reading 3 Top Online Shop Templates for After Effects
How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer
It’s not about quantity. It’s about quality. Alfonso Reyes via Unsplash This post on how to take better photos has been updated. It was originally published on April 14, 2021. Film photographers were lucky: the cost and time it took to shoot film meant they had no choice but to get good. They only had… Continue reading How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer
Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Check Price Best ultra-wide Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Check Price Best prime Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens Check Price Wide-angle lenses—for Sony shooters and everyone else—represent an essential piece of kit in a well-rounded gear bag. As the name implies, wide-angle lenses provide a… Continue reading Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2022
Best light stands in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Impact Air Cushioned Light Stand Check Price Best for varied lighting angles Manfroto 420B Combi Check Price Best heavy duty Matthews C Stand Check Price A basic light stand can open up a ton of new creative options for photographers by giving them control that on-camera flash and natural light can’t… Continue reading Best light stands in 2022