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When and How to Upsample an Image

August 21, 2021 By Spencer Cox 14 Comments

Upsample a Photo Tutorial

Upsampling is a tool in most post-processing software that allows you to increase an image’s resolution after taking it. Upsampling lets you boost, say, a 24 megapixel image to 48 megapixels, 96 megapixels, or 240 megapixels! But doing so doesn’t mean you’re actually capturing more detail.

Photoshop 2021’s Sky Replacement Explained

August 18, 2021 By Madhu Manickam 27 Comments

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There are many reasons why Photoshop has so far managed to hold its ground as the undisputed king of the image processing world. One of the primary reasons is that it keeps evolving every year, as it has for thirty-one years. It stays up to date in two main ways. First,...

How to Make Photos Feel More Deliberate

August 14, 2021 By Spencer Cox 11 Comments

Same Photo of Pyramid Dune with Tone Curve and HSL Lightroom Adjustments

Most of the time, when you see a good photo, you’ll get a sense that the photographer took it deliberately. But how can you tell that? What subtle things about the photo make it appear deliberate rather than random? That’s what I’ll cover today.

10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years as a Photographer

August 12, 2021 By Spencer Cox 58 Comments

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I just realized that I’ve been doing photography seriously for ten years (plus some change). So, I’d like to take this chance to look back and share ten of the most important things I’ve learned along the way, in chronological order.

Levels of Perception in Photography

August 8, 2021 By Spencer Cox 34 Comments

Perceptive Photo - Almost Level 4

If you close your eyes, point your camera in any direction, and take a picture, I’m willing the bet the photo won’t be a success. Unless you’re doing some artsy “blindfolded photography” project, it completely lacks intent or any engagement with the scene in front of you.

Averaged High Dynamic Range Technique (AHDR) Explained

August 2, 2021 By Spencer Cox 75 Comments

A technique I recently learned allows you to capture lots of dynamic range in photography with better results and fewer downsides than traditional HDRs. I call it “AHDR” for “Averaged High Dynamic Range” photography.

Recommended Equipment for Milky Way Photography

July 29, 2021 By Spencer Cox 22 Comments

Milky Way Photo with Rock Formations in Foreground

Simply seeing the Milky Way is already an awe-inspiring experience, and photographing it is one of my favorite things in the world. Although I’ve already written several articles about photographing the stars, today I wanted to specifically cover the gear needed to get great night sky photos.

Recommended Equipment for Landscape Photography

July 27, 2021 By Spencer Cox 37 Comments

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You can easily fill a backpack (or even the trunk of a car) with a landscape photography kit. Cameras and lenses only scratch the surface – there’s an overwhelming number of other accessories out there. This article breaks down what’s available and explains exactly what a landscape photographer really needs.

How to Tell If Your Lens Is Decentered

July 25, 2021 By Spencer Cox 23 Comments

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After buying an expensive lens, it’s normal to wonder if you got a good or bad sample. However, if you don’t have multiple copies of the lens to test, answering that question may seem difficult. That’s what I hope to change with the process outlined in today’s article.

We’re Nearing the End of the Nikon Z Lens Roadmap

July 22, 2021 By Spencer Cox 87 Comments

First Nikon Z Roadmap

It’s been almost three years since Nikon announced the Z mirrorless system in August of 2018. The initial Z6 and Z7 were accompanied by three lenses (24-70mm f/4, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8) as well as a roadmap which promised 20 more by the end of 2021. That’s about where we are today.

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