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The post RAW vs JPEG: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Be Shooting? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. RAW vs JPEG If you’ve poked around your camera’s menu settings, you’ve probably come across an option that says something like “Image Quality” or “File Format” — and two choices staring back at you: RAW and JPEG. Most beginners shrug and leave it on JPEG because, well, it’s the default. But understanding this one setting could genuinely transform the photos you’re able to produce. Let’s break it down in plain English. What actually is a RAW file? Think of a RAW file as a digital negative — it’s all the data your camera sensor captured, completely...

Shooting film for a decade gives you a clear view of what separates a polished image from one that looks like it came from a beginner. The culprit is almost never the camera or the film stock itself; it's a handful of repeatable mistakes that are completely fixable once you know what to look for.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Just when you thought Thunderbolt™ 4 was fast, here comes the new generation that takes it further. UGREEN's new docking stations offer to upgrade your workflow if you're up for it.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Simplicity has an undeniable charm, especially when it comes to setting up for filming. This new, thoughtfully designed wireless microphone from Saramonic offers exactly that.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Hohem, a global leader in intelligent imaging and stabilization technology, has long focused on empowering creators through precision engineering and smart design. They are also among the first to pioneer AI tracking in gimbal technology. The latest Hohem iSteady MT3 and MT3 Pro represent the brand's vision of an all-rounder, multipurpose gimbal designed for professionals who need flexibility across different shooting scenarios.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

If you're new to photography, you might feel overwhelmed by the variety of settings and controls on your camera. But don't worry, there are only a few you actually need to worry about.   [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting at night can feel intimidating—especially when you’re trying to capture something as complex as the Milky Way. But once you understand the process, it becomes surprisingly approachable. In Erik’s latest class, you’ll learn a simple, repeatable way to shoot night landscapes with confidence. From capturing the Milky Way to using moonlight to illuminate your scene, everything is broken down into clear, practical steps you can follow. You’ll also learn how to balance your exposure so your stars stay bright and sharp—without losing detail in the landscape. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where everything works together. If you’ve ever wanted to try night photography but didn’t know where to start, this is a great place to jump in. Watch...

Doriyan Coleman is a Cleveland-based photographer, author, and educator whose work treats the everyday as something worthy of sustained attention. His street photography draws on themes of selfhood, community, and the quiet grandeur of the natural world, and the results feel less like documentation and more like visual verse.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For as far as I can recall, I have always been somewhat skeptical about using flashes for my personal work, specifically the casual, street-documentary style shooting that I tend to do whenever I simply feel like bringing a camera out. Ironically, when it comes to my commercial work, where everything is more controlled with purpose, I am not shy about using flashes to shape the lighting of the final image.   [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

Recently, I got a chance to have a look at the brand-new Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series and thought I'd share a thought or two.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Today, I'm not talking about the newest camera on the market. But I'm talking about one of the best. And, in the end, that's kind of the point.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Flat photos usually come down to one thing: no sense of depth. Understanding how to build layers into your compositions is one of those skills that quietly separates the work of consistently compelling photographers from everyone else.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Choosing the right gear matters less than most people think. What matters far more is whether the act of making photos actually means something to you, and that turns out to be a harder question than it sounds.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you've been shooting professionally for more than a year, you've met all of these people. They aren't bad people. Most of them are perfectly lovely humans who simply have no frame of reference for how professional photography works, what it costs, or why you keep making that face when they ask for "just a few small changes."   [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For years, my photo archive has lived across several external drives. At the beginning, that approach seemed perfectly fine. Each drive was labeled by trip or location, and it was easy enough to remember where things were. But as the archive grew, so did the confusion. I needed a solution.  I had heard photographers talk about NAS systems, but if I am being honest, I never really paid much attention. It seemed complicated. My storage system worked well enough, even if it was far from organized. Like many photographers, I relied on external hard drives for everything. [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Darren J. Spoonley)

Buying a Leica M camera, be it a film or digital model, has become a dream for many. There is immense pleasure in holding a little M rangefinder—it just oozes quality, and using it is one of photography's greatest pleasures. And let's be honest, that red dot gives you some serious street cred.  The problem many of us run into is that once we've scraped enough pennies together to buy a Leica, we then have the issue of buying glass for it. Leica lenses cost a small fortune, and owning two to three focal lengths is often just not financially viable. [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Simon Burn)

I've been asked more times than I can count when I'm finally going to move on from my DSLR. The assumption is always the same. People think that holding on is a technical decision, or a reluctance to keep up. But the truth is, it has very little to do with technology at all. Read on to find out why my Nikon D850 is still the camera that I reach for most today.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

Lens flare is one of those problems that can ruin an otherwise great shot, and the usual fixes in Lightroom take time and skill. A trick circulating in the landscape photography community suggests using Lightroom's reflection removal tool, originally designed for shooting through glass, to clean up lens flares instead.   [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fog, muted tones, and a dull day at Hickling Broad Nature Reserve on the Norfolk Broads make for some of the most compelling images in this video, and that's exactly the point. The difference between a snapshot and a photograph comes down to one thing: how much time and thought you put into making it.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Raw files straight out of your camera carry noise, chromatic aberration, and lens imperfections that will follow your image through every step of post-processing. Running your files through a dedicated pre-processor before you ever open Lightroom gives you a cleaner foundation to work from, and the results compound as you edit.  [Read More] Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)