The photo shoot has ended and you are now finished with the editing of the images. What are you going to do next? You could deliver the images to your clients digitally, which can feel soulless, or you can go that extra mile and deliver beautiful fine art prints to your clients. In this article, I will show you how. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

I recently met a photojournalist who was just getting started with using Lightroom Classic and I wished I had the time to convey to him the most important things everyone using Lightroom Classic should know to not only maximize their workflow, but to avoid self-inflicted injury and wasted time. So, I’m putting it here for you and perhaps he’ll see it someday too. That said, it is my hope that this will be an important refresher for people who have been using Lightroom Classic at any level. [Note, this originally appeared in the September issue of Photoshop User magazine.] A Workflow Tool Fundamentally, Lightroom Classic (LrC from here on out) is a workflow tool, and image editing is just one part...

It hasn't been long since I reviewed that Dwarf II portable telescope/camera combo. I found it reasonably priced, ($595 with filters, tripod, extra battery and carry bag), easy to use, and something that was going to excite people of all ages who have longed to take good astrophotographs without spending a fortune or having to learn a lot of complicated science and processing skills. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

I know the term "game-changer" is a tired cliché. However, having put Virtual Staging AI through its paces, I see it's a phrase that should have been reserved for this software, as it will revolutionize the real estate photography market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Being a photographer can be a challenging but rewarding career, but it is not without risks one should be aware of before they choose to enter it. This fantastic video essay features an experienced commercial photographer discussing some important truths about being a professional that every creative should be aware of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I have a dream. A dream that one day I will be able to use an 8K TV as four seamless 4K monitors. I just can't figure out how to make this work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

USB C is great, but it's also incredibly confusing. No cable is alike, and there's almost no way to figure out their specifications. Let's fix that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Sony's new a9 III camera is set to revolutionize professional photography. With the world's first full frame global shutter sensor, this remarkable technology eliminates historic limitations to unlock astounding new creative possibilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Large format photography is unlike nothing else you have seen before, allowing you to create humongous negatives full of incredible levels of detail and creative renderings not possible with 35mm or even medium format. However, large format photography requires an entirely different approach and set of techniques, which can make it a bit intimidating. Don't fear, though, as this fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony just changed photography forever by releasing the Sony a9 III, the world's first global shutter camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Attending a portrait workshop with a photographer that you greatly admire can be an intimidating experience. Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a day at the New York Lighting Workshop with photographer extraordinaire, Felix Kunze, and it was not at all what I expected. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Generally, any aperture wider than f/1.4 is considered particularly wide, which makes the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 for Fujifilm X Series cameras a particularly noteworthy offering. With a maximum aperture over a stop wider than f/1.4, bokeh fanatics and anyone who needs a lot of light-gathering power should be interested. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the best parts of landscape photography is that you can return to a location over and over as you grow as a photographer and see how your technique has progressed and your creative tastes have grown. This great video features an experienced photographer discussing evolution as a creative and sharing some of his experiences along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tone curves can be a rather intimidating tool for many photographers, and as such, many users avoid using them, opting instead for the editing sliders in Lightroom. However, curves are a tremendously powerful, precise, and versatile tool for performing a ton of editing tasks, and it is well worth learning them. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to take full advantage of curves in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adding to mobile power options for filmmakers, SmallRig has announced the newest update to its popular mini V-mount line, the VB99 Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Manual and aperture priority are two of the most common modes photographers use, but when you are new to the craft, it might be difficult to know when to use which. This excellent video tutorial discusses manual and aperture priority modes, including how they work and when each is appropriate. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In every photoshoot, I will always perform a three-part culling process, and it ensures I always pick the best images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

Running a photography business can often feel like a solitary journey, and if you're not careful, it can take a toll on your career. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The 2023 MacBook Pro is the latest evolution of Apple's iconic pro laptop lineup. The 2023 redesign brings some major changes, including the new M3 family of Apple silicon chips, a refined design now available in Space Black, and an upgraded display, camera, and connectivity. In this review, we take a deep dive into the latest model and its powerful features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When I did that post last week asking, “What would Adobe need to add to Lr ‘Cloud’ for you to switch from Lr Classic?” (link) beside the folks who said something along the lines of “There is nothing they could ever do to make me change!” comments, there was quite a bit of confusion around the new local storage feature that just got added to the ‘cloud’ version. In short, it allows you to look at images and edit them in Lightroom ‘cloud’ without ever having to import them or upload them to the cloud. That’s a totally new concept for ‘cloud’, which always made you import them before you could work on them. They synced to the cloud as soon...