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

Edit stronger, faster, better with AI-powered presets

The editing platform Luminar Neo offers plenty of AI-powered sky replacement presets. Jeff Carlson It’s time to confess one of my biases. I’ve traditionally looked down on presets in photo editing software. I get their utility. With one click you can apply a specific look without messing with sliders or knowing the specifics of how… Continue reading Edit stronger, faster, better with AI-powered presets

‘Green’ Competition Winners

Green’ Competition Winners ‘Green’ photography competition. Once again, we were thrilled to receive so many high-quality images. With dozens of strong contenders, picking a winner was by no means easy. After much debate, we selected three winners and four honourable mentions. CONGRATULATIONS to our prizewinners and THANK YOU to everyone who entered! First-prize winner Pete… Continue reading ‘Green’ Competition Winners

Could NFTs be used for online identity verification?

Right now, you can buy an NFT of your favorite photograph, buy land in a metaverse like Decentraland or Cryptovoxels, and build a virtual gallery exhibition from scratch. In 2021, metaverse real estate sales hit $500 million. Experts say that number could double this year. The way we interact online is changing, and it’s happening… Continue reading Could NFTs be used for online identity verification?

A guide to get your creative juices flowing

Julia Margaret Cameron taught herself how to use a sliding-box camera. Edward Steichen famously photographed the same cup and saucer more than a thousand times. For fifteen years, Edward Weston wrote in a diary—about his personal life and creative struggles. More recently, Stephen Shore challenged himself to share a daily iPhone photo on social media.… Continue reading A guide to get your creative juices flowing

Clueless cameraman creates comedy, calamity during championship track & field event

Athletes in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final run around a cameraman on the track. Patrick Smith/Getty Images A cameraman accidentally added an extra obstacle to the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon this week. The camera operator caused chaos for the 15 athletes when he meandered onto the track… Continue reading Clueless cameraman creates comedy, calamity during championship track & field event

Pack it all in with the new Hex Ranger Sling XL camera pack

Hex When it comes to camera bags, there’s no shortage of great options out there. From backpacks to slings, camera purses to waist packs, the choices are nearly as personal as the cameras themselves. And there’s now one more to choose from: Camera bag designer Hex brand has unveiled the brand’s new Hex Ranger Sling… Continue reading Pack it all in with the new Hex Ranger Sling XL camera pack

Kodak Professional Tri-X disposable camera review: Iconic film in a single-use body

Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 disposable camera. Abby Ferguson In December of 2021, photography giant Kodak announced a new disposable camera option. Instead of packing it with consumer-grade color film as it does with most of its other disposable offerings, Kodak loaded up rolls of its iconic Tri-X 400 black-and-white film. This classic stock has been… Continue reading Kodak Professional Tri-X disposable camera review: Iconic film in a single-use body