How to Use Vibrance in Portrait Photos With Lightroom Classic

Getting the colours just right in your photo can be difficult. There are so many variables at play while editing that can effect the brightness of your colours, the density of your colours, and the saturation of your colours.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom Classic to get… Continue reading How to Use Vibrance in Portrait Photos With Lightroom Classic

Announcing the Share the Lens Winners!

Accurate and inclusive representation in the photography industry matters, the creative community must strive for diversity at all times. The Share the Lens campaign was created to help work towards a fair playing field in honor of Black History Month.  With a talented creative jury of black photographers on board the 500px team created three… Continue reading Announcing the Share the Lens Winners!

Kodak Gold 200 film is coming to 120 medium format

I would like approximately this many rolls to shoot this summer. Kodak The last few years have been rough for medium format film photographers. First, Fujifilm discontinued its popular Pro 400H film stock due to manufacturing issues, and then film prices jumped considerably across the board. Those price hikes hurt for 35mm film shooters who… Continue reading Kodak Gold 200 film is coming to 120 medium format

Best disposable cameras of 2022

Fujifilm Best overall Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash Check Price A built-in flash and a sharp lens make this a winner. Best color Kodak Fun Saver Check Price Get the distinct Kodak colors built-in. Best underwater Fujifilm QuickSnap Waterproof Check Price It will cost you extra but it’s not afraid of water. Disposable cameras have long been… Continue reading Best disposable cameras of 2022

The best gifts for photographers of every skill level

Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a photographer? We’ve got you covered. Popular Photography The 2022 holiday season is upon us, and it’s time once again to shop for that special photographer in your life. Here at Popular Photography, we love gift-giving, but even more, we love recommending gifts for photographers. What follows are… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers of every skill level

How your gear can uplevel your photography

Irving Penn built his own “light tent” using painted white boards. Yousuf Karsh swore by tungsten lights so he could make adjustments in real-time. George Hurrell invented the “boom light,” modeled on the boom microphone. For these historic photographers, gear was so much more than just camera equipment. All the details, from lighting patterns to… Continue reading How your gear can uplevel your photography