About Alex Coleman

I'm Alex Coleman, a commercial and travel photographer in Arizona. As an educator, I enjoy sharing my appreciation for photography with audiences both online and in person. You can see more of my work on my website.

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Lightroom is Acting Slow? Here Are 11 Ways to Speed It Up

Lightroom is a key program for many photographers, and it has been for many years. Since almost the beginning, however, it’s been haunted by performance issues. If you’re looking to speed up Lightroom, or just want to know how to improve Lightroom performance in general, I’ll dive into a number...

How to Set Up Your Mirrorless Camera for Video

These days, it’s more important than ever for photographers to know how to capture high-quality videos. Cameras have gained a ton of video features in recent years, which I can hardly complain about, but it also means there's more that you need to know about! In today's guide, I’ll cover...

What is Infinity Focus in Photography?

Spend enough time reading about photography, and you'll come across the phrase "infinity focus." It may sound like nonsense - how often do you need to focus on a subject that's infinitely far away?! - but there are many reasons why focusing at infinity can be useful in photography. In this...

Natural vs Artificial Light in Photography

Light is the most important part of photography, period. The nature of the light you capture has a fundamental impact on how your photo turns out. Good light can make a photo portfolio-worthy, while poor light can ruin even the most careful composition. But what makes light good in the first...

What Are Anamorphic Lenses, and Should You Get One?

Anamorphic lenses can offer a unique look both for photos and videos, but they’re unusual to work with and require special post-processing care. Some recent anamorphic lenses have made them less expensive than ever before. So, is now the time to look at adding an anamorphic lens to your bag?

Maximum and Minimum Aperture in Photography, Explained

Understanding aperture in photography is key to creating great photos. One of the most important considerations is the difference between "maximum aperture" and "minimum aperture." You'll constantly hear photographers use these terms, but they can sound like gibberish if you don't have the right background knowledge. So, today, I’ll explain...