You can make creative tweaks to parts of an image with a variety of tools in Adobe Lightroom, but it can be time-consuming to brush over exactly the part of the image you want to adjust. With the help of luminance masking, you have the best of both worlds: quick, tightly controled adjustments, without using Photoshop. Local Adjustments in… Continue reading How to Make Local Changes in Lightroom Classic Using the Range Tool (Luminance Masking)
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The Flickr Foundation promises to protect important historical photos
Flickr Commons Content of every type disappears from the internet all the time. Most of the early work I did from the beginning of my career, for instance, has vanished into the digital aether, never to be seen again (but maybe that’s a good thing in some cases). The newly founded Flickr Foundation exists to… Continue reading The Flickr Foundation promises to protect important historical photos
Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for photographers
These last-minute stocking stuffer ideas are sure to be a hit. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The holidays can really sneak up on you, especially when you’re trying to finish a ton of work tasks before taking a little… Continue reading Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for photographers
Capturing holidays around the world
In October, in anticipation of the holiday season, Ritz revealed a new holiday campaign celebrating the diversity of traditions that define this time of year. The brand also partnered with Bon Appetit to create a recipe book and videos showcasing different cultural moments, passed down from one generation to the next among immigrant families in… Continue reading Capturing holidays around the world
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
Puget Sound Noise Reduction Protects Whales
Quiet Sound initiative already a success for whales in the Pacific Northwe
Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes
While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes
How to Deliver Digital Images to Your Clients Over the Internet
At some point in your career as a photographer you’ll need to share images over the Internet. If you’re sending pictures to your friends and family, you can be as casual as you like. If, however, you are delivering images to a client, then you must do it in a professional manner. Your professional reputation… Continue reading How to Deliver Digital Images to Your Clients Over the Internet
How to Make a Contact Sheet in Photoshop
In this short tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to make a contact sheet in Photoshop. These can be useful to share photos with a client, or as a standalone design option for your next creative project! What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial on Making a Contact Sheet in Photoshop What is a contact sheet?… Continue reading How to Make a Contact Sheet in Photoshop
Kentmere Pan 100 and 400 affordable black-and-white films now come in medium format
It’s available in both 100 and 400 speeds. Harman Film has gotten expensive in recent years. Even stocks once known for their affordability have taken noticeable leaps in price thanks to availability issues and supply chain concerns. Now, however, Harman (the company behind Ilford films) has announced that its affordable Kentmere Pan 100 and Pan… Continue reading Kentmere Pan 100 and 400 affordable black-and-white films now come in medium format