The best camcorders of 2022

Anthony Adu via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for beginngers Canon VIXIA HF G50 Premium 4K Camcorder SEE IT Best for filmmaking on a budget Sony XDCAM PXW-Z90V 4K Premium Camcorder SEE IT Best for livestreaming Logitech Mevo Start… Continue reading The best camcorders of 2022

The best gifts for photographers, according to the pros

In anticipation of the holiday season, we recently asked more than a dozen photographers to tell us about the most valuable items in their camera bags—and the gifts they’d love to get in 2023. From a splurge-worthy studio flash that’s small enough to take on location to an ultra-wide tilt-shift lens to uplevel your game,… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers, according to the pros

Rode’s new VideoMicro II offers pro on-camera audio in a tiny package

The new Rode VideoMicro II is a perfect microphone for smartphones and small cameras. Rode Audio technology company, Rode, has made some impressively small yet high-quality and reasonably priced microphones over the years. That trend is continuing with the company’s announcement of its newest offering, the VideoMicro II. Rode released the original VideoMicro nearly 10… Continue reading Rode’s new VideoMicro II offers pro on-camera audio in a tiny package

How to Use the Histogram in Lightroom Classic

In several previous articles, we’ve discussed how to interpret the histogram on your camera. While shooting, you can use this handy tool to check your highlights and shadows to make sure there isn’t an unacceptable amount of clipping. Unfortunately, if you spot a problem in-camera, the best you can do is adapt your settings and… Continue reading How to Use the Histogram in Lightroom Classic

Cyber Monday deals on cameras, lenses, memory, and more

These are the best Cyber Monday Photography deals. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Cyber Monday is upon us, and there is no shortage of savings to be had. You’ll find deals on everything from cameras, lighting equipment, memory, and… Continue reading Cyber Monday deals on cameras, lenses, memory, and more

How to Sequence Photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (Make an Edit)

In our photo editing series we’re getting down to business and the heart of the editing process. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to review and select your best pictures, unlocking the hidden potential in your images. 1. The Photo Assembly Process The first part of photo editing is simply reviewing our images and getting… Continue reading How to Sequence Photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (Make an Edit)

How to Add Star Ratings to Pictures in Lightroom Classic

With cheap storage and 8+ pictures-per-second cameras, many photographers are waking up in an archivist’s nightmare: they have a very large collection of images without a quick and useful way to explore them.  Organizing photographs in a catalog is an ideal way to reclaim your collection. Adobe Lightroom offers fast and meaningful ways to add… Continue reading How to Add Star Ratings to Pictures in Lightroom Classic

How to Review a Photoshoot : Quick Intro to Digital Asset Management in Lightroom Classic

Last month, in “How to Edit and Assess Your Photographs,” Amy Touchette outlined her photo editing process. In this tutorial we take another look at photo editing principles and practices, but from a digital asset management perspective. You’ll learn how to plan your editing, use ratings, and harness the potential of subjectivity to keep your… Continue reading How to Review a Photoshoot : Quick Intro to Digital Asset Management in Lightroom Classic