Monthly Archives: December 2017
Taking a Black and White Photo in the Digital Age
by Kent DuFault, a GuruShots Master Come on! Admit it. Most of us have never touched a piece of photographic film. I guess that statement is mostly true- if you’re under the age of 35. Those of us over the … Continue reading
5 Tips for Killer Macro Backgrounds
You’ve got a perfect macro subject, the perfect angle, and the perfect composition. You’ve checked your focus, and it’s spot on. Your finger hovers over the shutter button. One quick press, and you’ll have the shot. It’s all there before … Continue reading
Benro TSL08CN00 Slim Carbon-Fiber Tripod with Ball Head – $79.00 Shipped (Reg. $119.00)
Adorama has the Benro TSL08CN00 Slim Carbon-Fiber Tripod with Ball Head available for $ 79.00 with free shipping. Regularly $ 119.00. Product Highlights Max Load – 8.8 lbs (4kg) Max Height Column Extended – 57.6″ (146.4cm) Max Height … Continue reading
How to do Powerful RAW Conversions with Luminar 2018
One of the most powerful new filters in Luminar 2018 is the RAW Develop Filter. RAW files, straight out of the camera, appear flat and boring, but with capable RAW conversion software like Luminar 2018, you can transform the RAW … Continue reading
What is a Circular Polarizing Filter (CPL) and How to Use it
The use of lens filters can transform your photograph completely, as it allows you to go beyond the usual and explore something creative with your gear. Among multiple filters, a circular polarizing filter (CPL) is one such creative tool using … Continue reading
Sony a7R III Image Quality and … Is Pixel Shift a Game-Changer?
The Sony a7R III page has been updated with a close look at image quality and an especially close look at the very interesting new Pixel Shift feature. The Sony a7R III is available for order at B&H | … Continue reading
How to Create Powerful Travel Photos that Will WOW Your Friends [2 Days Only]
Have you ever said ‘This is nothing like what I saw!’ when looking at the images you took of a trip? Travel Photographer of the Year (and dPS Book Author) Mitchell Kanashkevich has created an amazing “Behind the Scenes” photography course that’s a … Continue reading
Released Today: The Lightroom Mastery Book
This new eBook is designed to show you how to use the new Lightroom Classic CC photo editor to its full potential; not by droning repetitions of someone else’s editing style, but through teaching you the basic premises of the … Continue reading
Panasonic Lumix G9 review
The Lumix G9 is Panasonic's new flagship mirrorless camera, sitting alongside the Lumix GH5 in the range. Despite the GH5 being the company's most stills-orientated flagship camera so far, it's still seen by many as primarily a videographer's tool that … Continue reading
Putting the Fine Art into Travel Photography
“Fine Art” when it comes to travel photography is not an often used term and few photographers define themselves as “fine art travel photographers”. Genre definitions in photography can be highly subjective, and the fine art line can be very … Continue reading
Best ND filter: 6 top models tested
Sometimes we get so hung up on sharpness that we forget just how great a bit of blur can be. Dial in a long exposure setting on your camera and motion blur can give an ethereal look to waterfalls, and … Continue reading
How to Use Natural Light for Macro Photography
I have to admit that the sun is one of those things in life that intrigues and fascinates me. When I was a kid I remember laying on the floor looking at the sky, watching the sun changing its position … Continue reading