It is hard to find a landscape portfolio without a waterfall photograph. Even though some waterfalls might not appear great in person, they often make great photographs, especially when shot with a long exposure or slow shutter speed. In this article, I will share some of the tips and tricks...
Exploring a Land Far Away – Zanskar Valley
On my fourth trip within the Himalayan Region of India, I came to know about a beautiful place tucked deep inside the mountain range: Zanskar Valley. I decided to embark on an eight-day journey there for landscape photography. This time, there was no detailed itinerary preparation or planning involved (which...
Photography News: Sigma Art Lenses, Memory Card Sale
Since Libor is traveling in South America, I'm filling in for him on this week’s Photography News. In fact, I just returned from a trip myself: I was in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park, finishing our field tests of the Nikon Z9! One feature of the camera that...
Understanding Pen Tablets for Photography
A pen tablet, also called a graphics tablet, can serve as a great alternative to using a mouse when editing photos. With a pen tablet, you can move your cursor almost as fluidly as you would draw on a piece of paper. That said, tablets can be expensive, and they...
High-Key Photography Explained
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...
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?