Most photographers learn Lightroom by experimenting on their own, but exploring how others retouch images can drastically improve your editing skills. Understanding someone else's process step-by-step is a powerful learning method that could significantly refine your approach and results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Daily photography practice isn’t just about quantity—it's about refining your eye and staying creatively sharp. Keeping your camera close and your skills fresh can deeply transform how you approach photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s light, it’s spacious, and it can carry a lot of things. If you can have only one bag for everyday use and shooting on the go, this might be worth considering. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

If there's one skill that sets professional photographers apart, it's lighting. You can have the best camera, but I can beat you with a BlackBerry camera with the right lighting. OK, not really, but you know what I mean. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

An unusual Soul Service Station in the desert. Long streaking stars. Surreal light painting. We take you behind the scenes to reveal how you can also create photos such as this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ken Lee)

Adobe recently released a new removal tool in Photoshop beta, offering a streamlined way to eliminate unwanted objects without relying on generative fill. This update simplifies editing, saves your generative credits, and delivers cleaner results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, Panasonic launched the new Lumix S1 II mirrorless camera. I'm convinced this would be the best hybrid video camera on the market if it didn't have one major flaw. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Editing in dramatic black and white images can elevate the impact of your shots significantly. It’s a way to strip away distractions and focus on the emotions and details that make scenes compelling. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It takes years of struggle and experience to learn some lessons as a professional photographer. Knowing them upfront can make the difference between frustration and progress. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every creative career faces a quiet threat: the moment when experience becomes a barrier rather than a stepping stone. Recognizing when you're hitting that wall is essential if you want to keep growing in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Capture One just released a new public beta version, adding AI-powered retouching tools designed to streamline your workflow. Here's a look at how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Masks in Lightroom Classic give you control over how precise your photo edits can be, offering a creative depth that’s hard to achieve using basic adjustments alone. Understanding how masks work is crucial if you want your images to look polished and professional without appearing heavily edited. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably started noticing something funny: SEO isn’t actually about being clever. It’s never been about outsmarting the search engines—it’s about being clear. You’ve started naming and uploading your images with intention. You’ve updated your homepage to say what you actually do. You’ve stopped tossing overused keywords into the void and started speaking your clients’ language. Google is beginning to understand you. And maybe, just maybe, so are your ideal clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

For landscape photography, summer is a curse. Harsh, bright light and blue skies give some photographers nightmares. They stay inside and read Fstoppers articles. Probably. No one really knows—they keep so quiet. Maybe they should read this article, because summer just so happens to be a fabulous time of year to grab a camera and wander into town for a spot of street photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Simon Burn)

Let’s face it: ND filters can be a pain. They’re expensive, easy to forget, and if you’ve ever spent half a shoot fumbling for a step-up ring, you know they don’t always justify the hassle. In the recent video below, landscape pro and educator Mark Denney breaks down why you can ditch the neutral density filter altogether but still create silky-smooth, motion-blurred images of moving water with nothing but your camera and some smart techniques. Denney doesn’t hate filters—in fact, he swears by a polarizer for cutting glare on wet rocks and water surfaces (something you can’t fix in post). But ND filters? He’s found a way around them, and it’s perfect for photographers who travel light or find themselves on...

You might often wonder why the final image falls short of your expectations. The disconnect between what you saw and what your camera captured can be frustrating, even discouraging. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Knowing how to effectively use continuous LED lights and v-flats can greatly simplify your process, helping you capture professional results without excessive gear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom recently introduced a landscape masking tool designed to simplify complex edits in landscape photography. This tool can drastically improve your editing workflow and give you precise control without extra effort or complicated techniques. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Composition changes how people react to your photos, and even tiny adjustments can completely shift a viewer's focus. Knowing exactly how to position your camera is often the difference between an okay photo and a great one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over 20 years ago, when I started my professional photography career, I shot exclusively with Nikon. Back then, I had zero intention of switching brands, but eventually I was forced to. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)