Over the last two years, there have been a few high-profile cases involving camouflage prints on clothing; in 2018, an outdoor company sued a major fashion brand over the use of a camo pattern, and again in 2019, a Montana company sued a New York streetwear brand, also alleging copyright infringement. As camouflage has taken… Continue reading Camouflage: Avoiding this common intellectual property issue
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How to Process Photos That Used a Flash
In this portrait photography post-production tutorial, I’m going to show you how I post-produce my images in Adobe Lightroom. I’ve been using Lightroom since version 1, many, many years ago. Back then, Lightroom didn’t do a whole lot, so I did most of my post-production work in Photoshop. But every new release of Lightroom has… Continue reading How to Process Photos That Used a Flash
Summer swan song: Our favorite reader-submitted photos of the season’s end
Tejus Shah A Ferris Wheel glows in the twilight. Orange skies greet a new dawn. Baskets of apples signal that the seasons are changing. In the blink of an eye, summer has flown by. August winds down, vacations are over, and it’s back to work/school. These are our favorite reader-submitted photos that pay homage to… Continue reading Summer swan song: Our favorite reader-submitted photos of the season’s end
How to Animate Inertial Bounce Expressions in After Effects
What You’ll Be Creating In this After Effects animation tutorial, we will look at how to animate inertial bounce expressions in Adobe After Effects by using an example project. In our example, we have some leaf elements broken out into individual elements, which makes it easier for us to animate them in a fun and… Continue reading How to Animate Inertial Bounce Expressions in After Effects
Leica’s latest ‘drop’ may be the world’s trendiest camera
Leica If you’re in the market for a super-trendy camera, Leica has you covered with its latest release. The Leica D-Lux 7 A BATHING APE (BAPE) x STASH collaboration combines streetwear, graffiti, and photography all into one admittedly dope-looking package, let’s dig in. Related: You’ll need a goldfinger to afford the new Leica Q2 ‘007’… Continue reading Leica’s latest ‘drop’ may be the world’s trendiest camera
You can 3D print a surprisingly capable 163mm f/2.4 telephoto for $13
Got a 3D printer? This is a surprisingly easy and cheap project. Pixels and Prisms Photography gear can add up quickly. Need a capable camera body? That’s an easy $2,000. How about a nice telephoto lens? Well, depending on the brand and your desired focal length, that could range anywhere from a few hundred bucks… Continue reading You can 3D print a surprisingly capable 163mm f/2.4 telephoto for $13
Best cameras for pet photography in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Sony Sony a7 IV Check Price Best overall Nikon Nikon Z 6 II Check Price Best overall Canon Canon EOS R6 Check Price Whether you want to capture more memories with your animals or share photos of your furry pals to gain social media fame, you’ll have to choose the right… Continue reading Best cameras for pet photography in 2022
Three-Light Setup for Portrait Photos
In this studio portrait lighting tutorial, you’re going to learn how to use three flashes in your images. The three-light setup is so important in portrait photography—learning it is often the point where hobbyist photos start looking more professional. Of course, you can always add more lights to a setup, and sometimes you might need… Continue reading Three-Light Setup for Portrait Photos
How to Animate Strokes and Glow Effects in After Effects
What You’ll Be Creating In this After Effects animation lighting tutorial, you’ll learn how to animate strokes and glow effects in Adobe After Effects. Taking an example project, we’re going to punch up the text with some awesome text effects and give it a really cool electronic look. What You’ll Need to Animate Glow in… Continue reading How to Animate Strokes and Glow Effects in After Effects
Classic film camera review: Nikon FG, the SLR that irked everyone
The Nikon FG is a reasonably compact film SLR from 1982. Aaron Gold For reasons I can’t quite explain—my contrarian nature, perhaps, or the inferiority complex that comes with being a Pentax shooter—it pains me to heap praise on Nikon. It’s impossible to deny that most Nikon gear, be it film or digital, is pretty… Continue reading Classic film camera review: Nikon FG, the SLR that irked everyone