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Unlimited Depth of Field at Any Aperture

Wed 19 Feb 2025 10:03pm

What if you could control perspective distortion and focus with pinpoint accuracy at any aperture? Dive into the world of tilt/shift lenses and learn how pros use the Scheimpflug Principle to create stunning images.

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Using Lightroom to Give Your Flat Images More Zing

Wed 19 Feb 2025 9:03pm

We’ve all had that experience of eagerly opening what seemed like a promising image in Lightroom, only to be disappointed when we discover that it lacks a certain something. Here’s a short tutorial demonstrating the use of masks and tone curves in Lightroom to bring more impact to your images.

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Three Simple Lightroom Edits to Make Your Subject

Wed 19 Feb 2025 8:03pm

Making your subject stand out in an image can be as simple as adjusting light, contrast, or depth. The right edits guide the viewer’s eye without making the changes look obvious. When done correctly, these techniques enhance an image without feeling overprocessed.

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How to Adapt When the Weather Ruins Your Shot

Wed 19 Feb 2025 7:03pm

Long exposure photography transforms water and sky into something almost surreal, turning movement into soft streaks and blurring away distractions. If you shoot seascapes, finding the right balance between exposure time, composition, and conditions can be the difference between a flat image and a striking one. When weather shifts quickly, adapting to those changes is just as important as camera settings.

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Adobe Celebrates 35 Years of Photoshop With a New Video Series

Wed 19 Feb 2025 6:01pm

Adobe's Photoshop software is so prevalent today that the name itself has morphed into a verb that refers to the process of editing an image in any given software. Over the years, Photoshop has acquired editing and AI-based features that weren't even dreamed of by the early adopters of the software. Most digital photographers cannot remember a time when the program didn't exist since its existence predates the widespread adoption of digital photography by almost a decade.

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What Is The Value of Your Photography?

Wed 19 Feb 2025 5:03pm

A lot of discussion focuses on how much photography is worth: how much you should charge for a photoshoot, how much you should sell your prints for, and so on. Value, however, relates to your judgment of what’s important in life. It’s different for everyone. So what’s the value of your photography?

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Mastering Foggy Forest Photography: A Simple Approach

Wed 19 Feb 2025 4:03pm

Finding the right conditions for photographing forests can make or break an image. Fog, light, and composition all play a role in transforming a chaotic scene into something visually compelling. If you’ve ever struggled to create strong forest images, focusing on these elements can help.

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Simple Lightroom Adjustments to Rescue Dark Images

Wed 19 Feb 2025 3:03pm

Restoring underexposed files can seem like a challenge, but Lightroom has the tools to bring back lost detail without sacrificing quality. A properly exposed image captures more dynamic range, but when that’s not possible, knowing how to recover shadows without ruining the final result is essential.

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Finally, a Sigma Lens for Canon Mirrorless Cameras. How Does It Perform?

Wed 19 Feb 2025 2:03pm

Canon’s RF mirrorless system has been missing something important: affordable prime lenses for its APS-C cameras. The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN fills that gap, offering a bright, compact option for shooters looking for a standard wide angle prime.

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The Truth About Competition in Photography

Wed 19 Feb 2025 1:03pm

Some people believe that photographers who share industry secrets do so because they can’t make enough money from photography alone. The argument is that no one running a successful business would willingly give away valuable knowledge unless they needed another income stream. That assumption ignores the reality of how knowledge, competition, and creativity actually work in the industry.

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Why the Arctic White Insta360 Link 2C AI-Powered 4K Webcam May Be a Great Option For You

Wed 19 Feb 2025 12:32am

Insta360 has released a new AI-powered 4K webcam with a host of intriguing functions. I’ve been running tests on it to see how it performs. Compared with others, it's good, but would you need the improvements I suggest?

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A Look at the Next Generation Manfrotto Befree Tripods: The Befree Advanced AS and Befree GT Pro Review

Tue 18 Feb 2025 10:03pm

Travel tripods have been following a certain newer form factor in the past couple of years, but Manfrotto’s BeFree tripods are sticking to their staple design. Let’s see what’s new about these tripods.

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Fujifilm’s Best Standard Zoom? A Look at the XF 16-55mm f/2.8 II

Tue 18 Feb 2025 9:03pm

The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II lens is the brand’s new flagship standard zoom, offering a versatile focal range and bright aperture. If you need a workhorse lens for everything from landscapes to portraits, this could be worth a look.

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Why Choosing the Right Profile Matters in Editing

Tue 18 Feb 2025 8:03pm

Choosing the right profile before editing can change the way your image looks and how much control you have over the final result. Different profiles apply varying levels of contrast, saturation, and tonal adjustments, making them a critical first step in post-processing.

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How Adobe Camera Raw’s Latest Tool Makes Editing Easier

Tue 18 Feb 2025 7:03pm

Adobe Camera Raw has a new feature that lets you remove people from your photos with just a few clicks.

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What’s Missing From Your Trip? A Bag That Does More Than Hold Your Camera

Tue 18 Feb 2025 5:03pm

When it comes to photography trips, I always make sure my dedicated camera bag is packed with everything I need to capture my next shot. My gear is safely stored, ready for quick action when the location and conditions allow. But something that often gets overlooked is the extra equipment—clothing, accessories, and other essentials for the journey.

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Why You Should Try Shooting in 16x9

Tue 18 Feb 2025 3:03pm

The 16x9 aspect ratio is everywhere, from televisions to smartphones, but it’s rarely a first choice when composing still images. It’s an option on many cameras, yet most people either ignore it or only use it occasionally. There’s a reason to reconsider that.

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A Tiny $99 Autofocus Lens: Is It Worth It?

Tue 18 Feb 2025 2:03pm

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF lens is one of the most compact autofocus lenses you can get. It weighs next to nothing and turns your camera into something truly pocketable. But is it worth the $99 price tag? There are some trade-offs to consider, and some of them may be deal-breakers depending on how you shoot.

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Minimalist Winter Photography

Tue 18 Feb 2025 1:03pm

The stark contrast of winter between the white snow and dark skies brings out compositions that wouldn’t be possible in other seasons. If you’re drawn to clean, simple images, this kind of environment offers an opportunity to refine your eye and experiment with composition in new ways.

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