It's often said that there has never been a better time to be a photographer. In one way, I think this is true - more than ever before, we've got the most amazing tools to produce beautiful images. But parallel to the development of these amazing tools, something disturbing has...
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My Five Favorite Post-Processing Secrets
Post-processing is one of the trickiest aspects of photography. You can get all your settings right in camera and have a great composition, but still end up with something strange with unflattering edits. In this article, I’ll share my favorite post-processing tips that will improve your results each time!
Exploring Brazil’s Remnant Atlantic Forest
Somewhere near the meeting of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais lie the partial remnants of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. I recently had the opportunity to explore this fragile region with my wife and see some of the less common species of flora and fauna in South America....
Sony a9 III Announced with a Groundbreaking Global Shutter
In my roughly eight years of pursuing photography seriously, one of the most exciting things I have seen is yesterday’s announcement of the Sony a9 III, the first consumer interchangeable lens camera with global shutter.
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Announced
Sony is surely making waves today, perhaps the biggest one being with their new Sony a9 III camera with a global shutter. But great cameras need great lenses, and what better way to make the Sony a9 III shine than with a shiny new Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS...
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 Announced: A Zoom with New Reach
Canon has just announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, a supertelephoto zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras that offers a unique maximum focal length of 800mm in a package the size of most lenses that just go to 600mm! What does Canon’s new zoom have to offer?
13 Tips to Film Better Video for Beginners
Most of the time, I use my camera for photography, but it’s undeniable that modern cameras are usually packed with video features as well. If you’re thinking of filming some video with your camera but are a bit overwhelmed by where to start, these beginner-friendly tips should help you out.
Enjoying Photography in a High-Tech World
In modern times, pursuing photography can feel like walking into a hurricane. It seems that with every passing day, we are bombarded not only with millions of new images, but new gear that seems to need upgrading every few months. And, recently, we're being told that we need to apply...
Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM Announced
Canon has just announced the RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS lens for its RF mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. This lens is the widest rectilinear lens available for the RF mount and is roughly the replacement for Canon’s DSLR mount Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM.
Zerene Stacker Review: Easy & Advanced Focus Stacking
Shallow depth of field is one of the coolest things in photography. But sometimes, no matter what you do, your depth of field will be too shallow and you’ll want more, even at narrow apertures like f/16. That’s when focus stacking becomes a compelling technique.