Monthly Archives: June 2018
Profiles and Presets in Lightroom CC
From the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom YouTube Channel: Learn how to create a preset based on edited settings, quickly import and sync profiles and presets, and manage profiles and presets on individual devices. B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan … Continue reading
Why I Always Use an L-Plate Bracket for Landscape Photography
There’s no secret that there’s an abundance of accessories for landscape photographers. Some of them are considered absolutely essential while others might just be unnecessary extra weight in your backpack. With so many tools to choose between it can be hard … Continue reading
How to Mimic Window Light in a Studio Environment
One of the most common reasons you hear from photographers who avoid off-camera flash lighting is that it looks artificial. Yes, studio lighting can look artificial, but sometimes that’s part of the charm. Nobody claims portraits made with a ringlight … Continue reading
Pelican 1510 Case Deals at Adorama
Adorama has the Pelican 1510 Case (with padded dividers or foam insert) nicely discounted for a limited time. Pelican 1510 Watertight Carry On Hard Case with Foam Insert & Wheels – $ 149.99 (Reg. $ 179.99) Pelican 1510 Watertight … Continue reading
Two Ways to Replace the Sky Using Photoshop
There are many things that you can control when shooting a photograph, but the weather is not one of them! If you have a great landscape or architecture photo but the sky is too dull it will bring down the … Continue reading
Photography Lighting Techniques
Photography is about light, and in fact, it can be defined as recording the light. Lighting is also one of the hardest things to get right in a photograph. To shoot images that stand out from the crowd, understanding the … Continue reading
How to Improve Your Landscape Photography By Understanding Portrait Lighting
The further I have gone on my photography journey, the more I have come to learn about the importance of understanding light. I believe light is the single most important element that makes a photograph. Not a great subject. Not … Continue reading
B&H Expecting the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens to Arrive Next Week
According to B&H, the retailer expects the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens to hit its shelves in less than a week – or more specifically, Thursday, June 28. Want your lens as soon as possible? Preorder … Continue reading
The A to Z of Photography: Viewfinders
Many cameras have viewfinders, even though they have a screen on the back for viewing and composing pictures. In fact viewfinders are considered a must-have amongst enthusiasts and professionals, partly because they’re much easier to use in bright light where … Continue reading
Weekly Photography Challenge – Macro
Time to get close-up with some macro photography this week. Need some tips? Read these dPS articles: 5 Camera Settings That All Macro Photographers Should Know How to Choose the Perfect Macro Lens 5 Tips for Killer Macro Backgrounds How … Continue reading
Hands-On with the new Sony RX100 VI Compact Camera
Sony continues to innovate and release new versions of their popular line of mirrorless and compact cameras. Just release is the newest Sony RX100 VI, the sixth version in just six years. But at just under $ 1200 USD is … Continue reading
Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens Firmware Update Released
From Sony: This utility updates the SELP18110G lens system software to version 02 and provides the following changes and benefits: Improves rare cases where the focus does not fit in FullMF mode Improves focus tracking accuracy and stability … Continue reading