It is an exciting week for the Fujifilm fans because the company announced its fastest prime lens for the X mount - the Fuji XF f/1.0 R WR. This is a significant milestone for the company, as it is the world's first f/1.0 mirrorless lens with autofocus capabilities. Obviously, a...
Fuji XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS Review
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is an ultra-wide angle lens designed specifically for the Fuji X cameras with APS-C size sensors. Announced in December of 2013, the lens is aimed for landscape and architecture photographers who are looking for a compact and lightweight lens with great image quality....
What It is Like to Switch from PC to Mac
Ever since I purchased the iMac Pro, as well as the MacBook Pro for my photography needs, I have been thinking about making the switch from PC to Mac. In this article, I decided to document my experience working with both systems, which might be helpful for those who are...
Compose Better Photos with Gestalt Theory
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!
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
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
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
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...
Birds of Caparaó
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)
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.