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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 19 Comments

Corporate Photography - Christmas Tree

With only a few hours left until 2019 ends (which it already did for some of our readers in other countries), I wanted to wish a very Happy New Year to all of our readers around the world. Thank you for continuing to come back to Photography Life to get...

Understanding Memory Cards

December 26, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 72 Comments

SD Memory Card Info

No matter what digital camera you shoot with nowadays, you must have some kind of storage where your media is going to be saved to. While some devices like phones and tablets often come with some built-in memory, you will often find yourself looking for ways to expand that storage...

Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review

December 23, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 69 Comments

Nikon Coolpix P1000

With its crazy 125x optical zoom (24-3000mm full-frame equivalent), a 16 MP BSI CMOS sensor, 7 FPS continuous shooting speed and 4K video recording capabilities, the Nikon Coolpix P1000 is a very unique camera that has no real competitors. Its closest rival is its predecessor, the Coolpix P900, which offers...

Exposure Value (EV) Explained – Plus EV Charts

December 21, 2019 By Spencer Cox 36 Comments

Sunlit buildings in Siena Italy

You may have heard photographers use the terms “exposure value” or “EV” when talking about the amount of light in a scene. But what does EV really mean in photography, and why does it matter to the photos you take? This article answers those questions and more.

Recommended Sony A7R IV Settings

December 18, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 15 Comments

Sony A7R IV

The Sony A7R IV is the fourth generation high-resolution mirrorless camera designed for landscape, studio and architecture photographers. Thanks to its rich set of features that includes an advanced 61 MP sensor, fast 10 fps shooting, in-body image stabilization and state of the art hybrid focusing system, the Sony A7R...

New Nikon Z6 and Z7 Firmware 2.20 Adds CFexpress Support

December 16, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 46 Comments

Nikon Z6

Nikon has just released the next big firmware update v2.20 for the Z6 and Z7 cameras that adds CFexpress support. In addition, the company has announced its paid service upgrade to add ProRes RAW video recording to both cameras. For $200 plus shipping, Nikon will upgrade any Z6 or Z7...

What to Photograph in Uzbekistan

December 12, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 78 Comments

Samarkand Uzbekistan #7

Earlier this year, I had a chance to travel and photograph my home country of Uzbekistan for three weeks, as part of a photography job for the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development (basically, the Ministry of Tourism). It was a surreal experience for me personally,...

What is Coma?

December 8, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 8 Comments

Coma Optics

Coma, also known as "comatic aberration", is a type of optical aberration that results in off-axis points of light appearing comet-shaped. As light rays from the edges of the frame pass through various parts of a spherical surface, they vary in magnification, creating a series of asymmetrical circular shapes of...

What is Moiré and How it Can Ruin Your Photos

December 6, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 22 Comments

Moire Pattern High Res

When taking pictures, you might have come across strange, rainbow patterns in photographs that contain a lot of fine detail. These patterns are known as "moiré" (pronounced "more-ay") and they can cause plenty of headaches for photographers. In this article, we will take a look at what moiré is, what...

Complete Guide to Winter Photography

December 4, 2019 By Spencer Cox 25 Comments

Thumbnail Winter Photography

Winter is an amazing season for photography, especially nature photography. Conditions may be harsh, but your photos will reflect that – they’ll stand out and convey different emotions than normal. Of course, winter photography also brings with it a number of challenges. This guide covers everything you need to know.

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