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Compose Better Photos with Gestalt Theory

August 26, 2020 By Spencer Cox 43 Comments

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One of the better-known theories of perception is Gestalt Psychology. It deals with the way we organize information (usually visuals, but not always) into wholes. While Gestalt Theory isn’t mentioned very often in discussions about composing good photos, I think that’s a mistake.

Our Photography Videos Section is Now Live!

August 24, 2020 By Nasim Mansurov 3 Comments

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We are happy to announce the launch of our “Photography Videos” page, where you can follow along with the free, detailed tutorials that we have uploaded to our YouTube channel. All three of our full-length courses starting from Photography Basics to Landscape Photography have been uploaded.

How to Use the Filter Bar in Lightroom

August 22, 2020 By Nasim Mansurov 5 Comments

Lightroom Specific Filter Metadata

The Filter Bar within Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is one of the most useful features in the software. It is a quick and easy way to find photographs, filter them out by specific criteria, and properly sort them for easy file management and organization. In this article, we will take a...

Best Fuji X Lenses

August 19, 2020 By Nasim Mansurov 60 Comments

Best Fuji Lenses

If you own an X-series camera and you are looking for a suggestion on the best Fujifilm X lenses, you are in the right place. Since the launch of its mirrorless system back in 2012, Fujifilm has been releasing superb lenses that are suitable for many different types of photography....

How to Use a Polarizing Filter

August 17, 2020 By Nasim Mansurov 12 Comments

Full Rainbow

A polarizing filter is one of the most essential tools in a photographer's bag. It is typically the first filter landscape photographers buy to instantly improve their pictures by adding vividness and contrast to them. Putting a polarizing filter on your lens is like wearing a pair of polarized sunglasses...

Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Review

August 14, 2020 By Nasim Mansurov 55 Comments

Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S

The Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S is a professional-grade ultra-wide-angle lens designed for landscape, architecture, and environmental portrait photography. Sporting an advanced optical formula comprised of 14 elements and Nikon’s top-of-the-line coatings, the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S yields sharp, high-quality images on Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Birds of Caparaó

August 12, 2020 By André Berlinck 18 Comments

Birds of Caparao

I edited this video during the pandemic. Although I was not fully trapped in the area where I live during lockdowns, I still suffered from depression and discouragement, which significantly delayed my editing process. In the video below, I explain what boosted my encouragement to work on it.

Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Review (on YouTube)

August 10, 2020 By Spencer Cox 47 Comments

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S

We just uploaded our first-ever video review to YouTube, covering the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S! Check it out below if you’re interested. Of course, we will also publish our usual review of this lens on Photography Life when possible, so keep an eye out.

HEIF Format Explained

August 8, 2020 By Nasim Mansurov 25 Comments

iPhone 11 Pro Image Sample #71

With the rise of digital content on the Internet, it is becoming more and more important to have an efficient image format. One such format is HEIF, which is designed to be as small as possible while retaining high image quality. In this article, we will take a closer look...

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Review

August 4, 2020 By Dvir Barkay 43 Comments

Tamron 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 Review

Announced just eight months after the Sigma 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD gives photographers a similarly priced alternative to the highly successful Sigma offering. Both lenses compete in a market segment that remains unexploited by the likes of Canon and Nikon....

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