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How to Make the Sky Blue in Lightroom

Snow and Blue SkyOne of the biggest frustrations in photography is the fact that our cameras are not able to fully capture the light and the dark tones that we can normally see with our eyes, which is known as "dynamic range". How many times have you seen situations when the sky is...

Landscape Photography Post-Processing Tutorial in Lightroom

FinalIn this tutorial, I will show you how to transform boring landscape pictures to vibrant and beautiful images in Lightroom in quick and easy steps. I will show you the real benefits of using the RAW image format and just some of the possibilities it gives you to non-destructively enhance...

Venus Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5× Ultra Macro Lens Review

2.5X vs 5X Magnification Size Comparison Laowa 25Venus Optics makes some of the most unusual lenses on the market today, including the one I'm reviewing today: a 25mm f/2.8 macro lens that goes from 2.5 to 5× magnification. Unusual is a good thing in this case, because very few other lenses (particularly for Nikon) can go beyond...

How to Photograph a Rocket Launch at Night

Rocket Launch at NightWith companies like SpaceX launching more and more rockets into space, it’s easier than ever to get some interesting rocket launch photos. I saw and photographed my first launches earlier this year, and this article has my takeaways. (more…)

How to Reduce Noise Using Smart Objects

DSC_9374A noiseless picture is something that photographers have sought after for ages. A decade ago, it was the limitations with ISO performance of sensors that made high ISO noise a formidable foe. Even with the latest mirrorless cameras where photographers today are able to push the limits of low-light performance,...

How to Properly Resize Images in Capture One

Capture One Recipe Proofing ScreenshotIf you are a Capture One user, you might be wondering how you can properly resize your images for web use, so that the resulting files look great on any platform. Exporting full-size images from your high-resolution camera is typically not ideal, because you end up with very large images...

Apple MacBook Air M1 Review for Photography Needs

Apple MacBook Air M1As a travel and landscape photographer, I want to be able to pack as light as possible. While my camera gear has been getting slimmer and lighter, thanks to the advancements in mirrorless camera technology, my computer needs have also grown tremendously in the past few years. I recently had...

Fujifilm Launches Pixel Shift on the GFX 100

Fujifilm Pixel ShiftIt is a great day for all Fujifilm fans, since the company has just released its first version of Pixel Shift on the GFX 100. If you have never heard of Pixel Shift, this technology allows a camera with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) to shift the sensor by up to...

Nikon 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR Review

Nikon 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VRThe Nikon 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is a professional-grade super-telephoto zoom lens designed for sports and wildlife photographers. Its predecessor, the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, was a very popular lens for many years among many action photographers. When Canon released its 200-400mm f/4L IS USM with...

Understanding White Balance – A Beginner’s Guide

White Balance Camera MenuEver wondered why your subjects turn out yellow when photographing them in indoor environments? Or why your camera flash can make them appear blue? Thoroughly understanding the concept of white balance and how it works is very important in digital photography, because setting it incorrectly could ruin a picture, adding...