How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want! I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]
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Everything you need to know to get started with Super 8 film
Here’s your guide to getting started with Super 8 movie cameras. Super 8’s grainy, nostalgic look is having a moment right now, popping up everywhere from music videos to blockbuster TV shows. But even outside of pop culture, the consumer-friendly Super 8 film format is winning the hearts of amateurs and the analog community. If… Continue reading Everything you need to know to get started with Super 8 film
How to Reduce Noise in Pictures Using Lightroom Classic
As photographers, we often work in light situations that are… less than ideal. One common way of dealing with low light is to crank up the gain, also called the ISO, on your camera. Unfortunately, the outcome is blotchy, splotchy areas that might distract from an otherwise perfect photo. This image, photographed at ISO 16000,… Continue reading How to Reduce Noise in Pictures Using Lightroom Classic
Thomas Hoepker’s ’63 road trip, plus four other fantastic photobooks to get you inspired
Controlled Burn & Dodge #1, CA 1999. © Bob Kolbrener This month’s photobook selection includes a collection of photos of pairs by Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti; Thomas Hoepker’s look back at his 1963 road trip; Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb’s lockdown project of photos from Cape Cod; a collection of Bob Kolbrener’s B&W Californian… Continue reading Thomas Hoepker’s ’63 road trip, plus four other fantastic photobooks to get you inspired
Best lenses for bird photography in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best Canon Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Check Price Best Nikon Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Check Price Best Sony Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Check Price Documenting the avian species can be tricky but the proper lenses for bird photography make it much more attainable. Without… Continue reading Best lenses for bird photography in 2022
Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography
From Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest to the headless horsewoman said to haunt Savernake Forest, woodlands have long served as the backdrop for fairytales and ghost stories. From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, folklorists have long woven stories of mischief and magic in the woods—a mysterious place where giants and goblins roam. In recent… Continue reading Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography
40 Free Photoshop Actions for Black and White Photography (And How to Make Your Own)
Everyone loves a freebie, so we’ve made a roundup of 40 of the best black and white Photoshop actions available for free. Create amazing vintage black and white photography using PSD actions like this one. Do you love black and white vintage photography? Start experimenting with different actions and create the effect you want with… Continue reading 40 Free Photoshop Actions for Black and White Photography (And How to Make Your Own)
10 Best Photo Effects to Create Blurs, Cracks, and Shattered Glass in Photoshop
Save yourself the trouble of learning every effect in Adobe Photoshop. Instead, use one-click actions that apply the same style with much less effort. In this roundup, I’m going to share ten of my favorite actions that simulate glass styles, including blurs, shatter, crack effects, and more, all from Envato Elements. Envato Elements is an… Continue reading 10 Best Photo Effects to Create Blurs, Cracks, and Shattered Glass in Photoshop
Orwo launches a new ISO 500 color film, an ode to ‘80s Hollywood
Orwo’s first color film in decades is inspired by a classic Agfa cinematic film. adamscottphoto Last month, German film manufacturer Orwo launched its first new B&W film in 50 years. Now, it’s following up with a color film—the first in the brand’s present-day lineup. Orwo Wolfen NC500 is a limited-edition release available for preorder now… Continue reading Orwo launches a new ISO 500 color film, an ode to ‘80s Hollywood
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