On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight

Trying to get great audio while performing as a one-man band can be a recipe for an anxiety attack. With so much to think about with capturing the footage, what do you focus on with sound? Find out in this tutorial.  While You’re Setting Up When you’re behind the camera and you’re shooting a video… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight

3 Top Templates for After Effects to Celebrate Planet Earth

To show our support for environmental stewardship, and this beautiful little planet we call home, in this roundup we’re celebrating video templates for After Effects from Envato Elements that explore themes of global environmental awareness. What Is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. From the Earth Day Network: “Our… Continue reading 3 Top Templates for After Effects to Celebrate Planet Earth

How to Edit Video on the iPhone

Just a few years back, the idea of being able to edit a video on anything but a fully built-out CPU was unfathomable. Fast-forward to today, and we’re lucky enough to be able to use an iPhone as a one-stop shop for video production. It may not be your go-to tool when working on bigger… Continue reading How to Edit Video on the iPhone

Tripodception: The Heipi travel tripod includes a second mini tripod built into its legs

Heipi has launched a 3-in-1 compact travel tripod on Kickstarter. While the inspiration from Peak Design’s Travel Tripod is immediately evident, the Heipi 3-in-1 travel tripod sets itself apart with a distinct tripod within a tripod design. The tripod’s center column is a removable mini tripod. Between the main tripod and the included pro-grade ball… Continue reading Tripodception: The Heipi travel tripod includes a second mini tripod built into its legs

Bookkeeping tips for freelance photographers

The life of a professional photographer is defined, in part, by the once-in-a-lifetime moments: the trips to faraway places, the collaborations with stylists and other artists, and the chance to work with inspiring brands. But behind every exciting moment are countless not-so-exciting moments: the travel logistics, the gear rentals, the invoices, the bills, and perhaps… Continue reading Bookkeeping tips for freelance photographers

Inside the latest issue of British Journal of Photography: Time & Community

Reading Time: 2 minutes Launching today, British Journal of Photography’s Time & Community issue features an exclusive cover with Tyler Mitchell, as well as new work by Laura Pannack, a studio visit with Richard Mosse, a special section on Latin American photographers, and so much more In relation to photography, the concept of Time is… Continue reading Inside the latest issue of British Journal of Photography: Time & Community

How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

Just about every year, Apple seems to release a new iPhone, and with that we’ve seen improvements to the photography specs so that we can capture better low-light photographs and enjoy more powerful processing features. That’s not to say that video has gone completely unchanged with Apple. Starting with the 11 series, we started seeing… Continue reading How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

Outdoor Portrait Photography Tips For Beginners

Even if portrait photography is traditionally done in a studio indoors, outdoor portrait photography can be even more rewarding – both for the photographer and for their subject. The scenery around your subject can be visually impactful and compelling in a photo. It can also mean something to your subject, more than a backdrop in… Continue reading Outdoor Portrait Photography Tips For Beginners

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a great lens for hybrid shooters. Abby Ferguson The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a full-frame, wide-angle zoom lens for A7-series E-mount cameras. A quick scan of the spec sheet clearly indicates that Sony considers this a true hybrid lens with enough resolution… Continue reading Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

Best macro lenses for 2022

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Check Price Best for Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Check Price Best for Sony Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro… Continue reading Best macro lenses for 2022