Overexposure is usually considered a bad result in photography - something to be avoided at all costs. The same is true of blown-out backgrounds and overcast skies. But sometimes, this "high-key" look can be exactly what a photo needs. In this article, I will explain how to use the tool...
SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod + Fluid Head Review
Recently, SmallRig released a heavy-duty, inexpensive tripod called the AD-01, which ships with a fluid head. As someone who shoots both stills and video, I was very excited to try it out. However, after testing the tripod, I have some reservations. In this review, I'll tell you what I think...
Our Canon and Sony Lens Reviews Will Have Imatest Data Comparable to Nikon
After extensive tests, Photography Life has determined that we can measure Canon RF and Sony E lenses in the lab while producing comparable sharpness charts to our existing Nikon Z and Nikon F lens tests. The article below explains the lab tests and normalization factor that Photography Life uses in...
Photography News: Nikon Lens Firmware, Sony Sales
I'm writing today's "Photography News" under unusual circumstances. At the moment, I am moving at around 900 km per hour, it's freezing outside the window, and in front of me - somewhere in the distance beyond Atlantic - lies South America. In about six hours, I will step off the...
How to Correct White Balance in Photoshop
White balance is one of the most basic and yet trickiest aspects of photography. Although the white balance you’ve set in-camera may look good most of the time, in other cases, you’ll need to correct it in post-processing. Today, I will show you several ways to correct your white balance in Photoshop.
Haida M-10 Filter System Review
Filters - specifically ND and polarizing filters - are some of my most-used landscape and travel photography tools. For years, I predominantly used round, screw-type filters instead of a holder system because they're small and easy to travel with. But varying lens diameters had left me with a motley assortment...
Choosing the Best Lens for Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is one genre where the right lens makes a big difference, and the wrong one simply won’t let you get the shot. Wild animals may not be at optimal distances and they frequently appear in challenging light. So, how can you find the best lens to overcome the challenges of wildlife photography?
Photography News: Sigma Sensor Rumor, Nikon Lens Price Raise
As photographers, do you have a dream image that you would like to capture? A photo that you have in your head and can't make it real? Every time I finally sit on a plane, calm down and switch into travel mode, images rush through my head. My dream photo...
LensMaster RH-2 Gimbal Head Review
Although the weight of new cameras and telephoto lenses has mostly decreased in recent years, I still recommend using a tripod to support long lenses for wildlife photography. An essential part of any tripod kit is a good quality head. Today, I will review the LensMaster RH-2 gimbal head, which...
How to Use the HSL/Color Panel in Adobe Lightroom
Today we're going to look at how and when to use the HSL and Color tools in Adobe Lightroom. The HSL/Color controls are some of the most powerful color editing tools that Lightroom offers. These tools are relatively straightforward once you know how they work, but they're easy to overlook....