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?
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
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
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.
Fuji GFX 100 Review
It has now been three years since Fujifilm introduced its GFX medium format system to the market. Since then, the company has gained a lot of traction by releasing a number of top-notch lenses for the system, as well as a total of three medium format cameras. The Fujifilm GFX...
The Very Best Black Friday Deals of 2019
Black Friday is here, and the deals are coming in strong from every major manufacturer. In this post, we will cover all the best deals that we were able to find for our readers. Please note that we will update this page continuously, all the way into Cyber Monday. (more…)
One Year Later with the Nikon Z System
It’s now been about a year since I started using the Nikon Z cameras as my main system for photography. This article isn’t a review or a recommendation – instead, simply a bird’s-eye view of how I see the Z system now that the newness has worn off.
The Best Photography Gift Ideas for 2020
We’ve updated our gift-giving guide with ten new items for 2020! In total, this article has 37 gifts we highly recommend for photographers at all levels.
Takeaways from an Amazing Landscape Photography Shoot
Before Nasim and I traveled to the Faroe Islands two months ago, the weather forecast predicted nonstop rain and nearly 100% cloud cover for the entire ten-day trip. Upon arrival, things didn’t look any better. Rain today. Rain tomorrow. Hey – only a 70% chance of rain on Sunday.
Apple Announces a Powerful 16″ MacBook Pro
Apple announced its long-awaited, next generation MacBook Pro today. The new 16" MacBook Pro replaces the 15" version and comes with very impressive specifications, making it the most powerful laptop Apple has ever released. Sporting 16 GB of RAM, 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and 512 GB of storage...