Last week, I told you my resolution for 2023: to try new things. So, last night I went into the pitch-black woods with my camera, tripod, flash, and headlamp. The forest at night is a magical place and my photo hopefully proves it. That said, I'm glad that no one...
Recommended Computer Specifications & Parts for Photo Editing
Choosing the components for your photo editing computer can be tricky. In this guide, I’ll look at each computer component that affects your editing speed and examine where to get the best editing performance per dollar. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your computer for Photoshop, or want to get the...
The Best Nikon Cameras for Landscape Photography (2025)
What is the best Nikon camera for photographing landscapes? The answer isn’t so simple. After all, a good camera for daytime landscape photography may not be the right choice for something like Milky Way photography. But if you’re interested in photographing landscapes and want to understand Nikon’s options, this guide should help!
Photographing Atlantic Puffins on the Island of Runde
Few birds have the gift of evoking such sympathy in humans as the small, comical-looking puffin. In many ways, its appearance is reminiscent of penguins, although the two aren't closely related. Nor do they share a habitat: Penguins are inhabitants of the Southern Hemisphere, while all four species of puffins...
Helpful Photography Reminders for the New Year
It’s not the most exciting part of photography, but it’s one of the most important: Getting your ducks in a row! There are some critical behind-the-scenes parts of photography, like backing up your photos, that you don’t want to forget. Here are five of my top reminders as we venture into 2023.
Photography News: Panasonic DC-S5 II Camera, Rumored Sigma Lenses
Do you make New Year's resolutions, or do you view them as a source of potential frustration? Most of my resolutions - like, I'm going to eat less and exercise more - usually turn into the exact opposite after a few weeks. But what about trying something new? I resolve...
My Setup for Bird Photography with a Flash
For my most recent "Photography News" article, I showed a photo of a bird in flight. Unless I count the photos I took on my smartphone, it was the last photo I took of 2022. My usual equipment for photography is fairly minimalist - just a camera, a lens, and...
Nikon Announces Development of 85mm f/1.2 and 26mm f/2.8 Lenses
In their first announcement of 2023, Nikon has revealed the development of two upcoming lenses: the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S and the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8. Neither of these lenses will surprise you if you’ve kept an eye on Nikon’s roadmap, and we still don’t know most of the lenses’ specs.
The Best Noise Reduction Tools for Photography (2025)
Aside from blown-out highlights, noise is probably the most frightening thing for many photographers. Not a day goes by that I don't see some post in a forum about removing noise, or some news about AI-powered noise reduction software. In this article, I'll introduce the major noise removal tools today...
Photography News: Mysterious AF Technology, High-MP Camera Sales
Dear reader, is landscape photography your photographic passion? Then in the new year I wish you many golden hours. Do you shoot portraits and street photography? Then let there be many interesting faces and situations in front of your lens. Or, are you a wildlife photographer? If so, I hope...