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When you’re taking photos, it’s important to keep in mind that the plane of sharpest focus can move when you change the aperture. This is called focus shift, and it can be a real problem when you’re trying to take a good photo. In this article, we’ll…
By Gabor Holtzer
One of the most common problems people have when editing their photos is how to brighten eyes in Lightroom. This can be a challenge, especially if the person’s eyes are dark or shadowed. But with a little know-how, it’s easy to brighten up those peepers and make them look their…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
If you ever wondered why you can’t easily interchange lenses between different manufacturers, this article is for you. What stops this simple act is the different lens mounts. In this article, you’ll find out what lens mounts are, what types exist, and how you can use them to your benefit.…
By Gabor Holtzer
Color Space is a term you may have come across in your camera settings or post-processing software of choice. It refers to the color range that can be displayed by a photograph. Typically, your most common choices in color space are sRGB vs Adobe RGB. These color spaces are not…
By Darina Kopcok
A powerful but underutilized feature in Lightroom is the Lightroom Book Module. Using the Lightroom Book Module, you can design photo books and magazines. You can also upload them to the website Blurb.com, to have them professionally printed for you. You may choose to save them as an Adobe PDF…
By Darina Kopcok
Wildlife photography blends my love of nature with my love of photography. But capturing those frisky critters in an image is a challenge. Here are 12 tips for better wildlife photography composition. I’ll talk about composition, how to prepare for a photo shoot, and what camera settings to use. Whether…
By Jenn Mishra
It helps to know what AE-L vs AF-L means on Nikon cameras. That’s because cramming many tactile controls onto a camera body leaves little room to explain what each button does. The AE-L and AF-L buttons on the back of a Nikon are prime examples. What does the AE button…
By Hillary Grigonis
It’s no secret that we take a lot of photos with our iPhones. And while it’s really easy to snap a picture and share it with the world, sometimes you want to keep those memories for yourself. So what do you do when you want to transfer photos from an…
By Simon Bond
If you want to take your photography skills to the next level, you need to start using the Canon Camera Remote app. This app allows you to control your camera from a distance, which is perfect for taking photos of yourself or landscapes. In this article, we will show you…
By Anabel Dflux
Professional headshots might sound intimidating, but they’re easy to create. You can use a few lighting and posing tricks to take friendly and professional DIY headshots. DIY Headshots: Wear Neutral-Colored Clothes to Put the Focus on Your Face If you look for headshots online, you’ll notice that the best ones…
By Taya Ivanova
A camera focus test is a way to determine if there is an issue with your camera’s autofocus. This can be helpful in troubleshooting problems you may be having with getting your photos in focus. There are a few different ways to do a camera focus test, and we’ll show…
By Simon Bond
If you want to take the perfect photos of your new kitten, look no further! Here are nine tips to help you capture the cutest shots possible at your next kitten photoshoot. The Challenges of a Kitten Photoshoot Cats are elegant and confident, yet at the same time, they…
By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez