Xiaomi 15 Ultra Review: An Expensive Treat for Photographers
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is designed and engineered to be the best in the business for mobile photographers, though tighter competition and a key drawback may make it harder to stake that claim. [Read More]
Beginners Guide to Capturing Epic Photos of Starlit Skies (VIDEO)
Not long ago we featured a comprehensive guide to photographing the Milky Way, with camera settings advice, gear recommendations, post-processing tips, and more. We’re following up on that today with this primer for inexperienced photographers who want to capture awe-inspiring images of starlit skies, even when the Milky Way isn’t visible. Instructor Glenn Martin is a versatile award-winning Australian pro whose eclectic portfolio contains spectacular images of everything from landscapes to wedding photos. He’s been teaching astrophotography to beginners for years, and this 11-minute guide is just what you need, whether this genre is unfamiliar or you just need a quick refresher to brush up on your skills. You’ll be…
Leica’s Colorful New Binoculars Promise Performance and Style
Like many companies that make photographic lenses, Leica has its hands in many pies, including projectors, rifle scopes, and binoculars. It is the lattermost group that Leica updated today, launching four compact binoculars in the new Leica Ultravid Compact Colorline range. [Read More]
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Update Delivers More Zoom, Smoother Focus, and Pro Color
DJI’s latest firmware update, v01.06.08.04, brings improved 2x zoom, smoother focus, and professional-level color enhancements to the popular Osmo Pocket 3. [Read More]
How to Create Stylistic Effects with Lightroom's RGB Curves: FREE Presets Included (VIDEO)
Lightroom’s powerful Curves panel offers far more versatility than the limited global adjustments many photographers use to adjust the brightness and contrast of an image and balance out tonal values. These include selective enhancements for targeting and enhancing different areas within a scene. Today’s eye-opening tutorial from Lightroom Color & Editing Mastery demonstrates how to boost the impact of an image by harnessing the power of Lightrooms RGB Curves to create a variety of stylistic effects that will make your images stand out while keeping thing looking natural. The video below is designed for inexperienced users, so instructor Maarten Schrader presents his tips in a straightforward manner that anyone can…
After Living With Adapted Lenses, Switching to Native Glass Changed Everything
With companies releasing hit after hit of new gear from cameras to lenses at CP+, gear acquisition syndrome is very real. But does upgrading really make such a difference? I recently had the opportunity to find out. [Read More]
What WhiteWall’s New Shopify Integration Means to Photographers
PetaPixel reported on WhiteWall’s new Shopify integration when it was announced late last month, but it is such a big deal, it is worth taking a closer look. PetaPixel chatted with WhiteWall CEO Thomas Alscheid and pro photographer Per Appelgren about the integration and what it means for photographers. [Read More]
Shoot Into the Sun: Breaking the Rules for Stunning Outdoor Photos with a Unique Look (VIDEO)
We were all taught early on to always shoot with the sun to our back, and that worked OK for beginners looking for the easiest way to capture a “Kodak moment.” If you’re still following this familiar “rule,” it’s long past time to be more creative, and one effective way to do that is by setting aside what you learned about composition and try shooting towards the sun. This technique is admittedly more challenging than the conventional approach, but the primer below from Wild Light Landscapes demonstrates foolproof techniques for transforming harsh light into breathtaking photos. So click the Play button and learn how to switch things up in the…
Thypoch is Moving Away From Its Polarizing Focus Lock Switch
Thypoch, a relatively new lens manufacturer based in China, is eliminating the polarizing lock switch that automatically engages when a lens is focused at infinity. In some cases, the company will replace it with a crescent-shaped focusing tab. [Read More]
Photographer Reveals What a Particle Accelerator Looks Like from Inside
If you’ve ever wondered what an electron sees as it whizzes around a particle accelerator at the speed of light, then one photographer has made it possible. [Read More]
