Photography For Beginners

Please forgive me, but I’m going to start this GoPro Hero8 Black review with a discussion of microphones. One microphone in particular—the Shure SM58. Why? Well, Shure introduced the SM58 in 1966. Technology has made a stride or two since. But today, it’s still the best-selling vocal microphone on Amazon…

ShootProof vs Pixieset is a close contest. They are both popular online photo printing services, but which is the best? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each to see which comes out on top. Comparing Shootproof vs Pixieset: Why do You Need a Photo Sharing Site?…

When it comes to photography, there are a few key concepts that you need to understand to take great photos. One of these is the difference between rolling shutter vs global shutter. In this article, we’ll explain each one. And we show you how to choose the right option for…

Canon has some of the best camera lenses on the market. But buying a new camera lens can be a confusing experience. You have to get your head around focal lengths, apertures, and zoom vs prime. Then you’ll also see USM vs STM lenses, adding more information to the mix.…

An acrylic print puts your photograph behind a sheet of polished acrylic, or prints it straight onto one. Light passes through the clear panel to the image and back out again, so colors read deeper and highlights glow. We rank 9 labs on the sizes, thicknesses and mounting hardware each one will actually make…

Topaz Studio is an editing software suite. It performs the functions of Topaz’s DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI while adding options for introducing stylized effects to your photos. It’s not a batch processor like Adobe Lightroom. So, this is a different kind of tool from Lightroom. The question that this…

Topaz DeNoise AI solves the problem of digital “noise.” You’ll know that if you’ve ever had to use really high ISOs, your photos can be ruined by noise. It introduces colors that aren’t there and loses the detail by producing unattractive blotchiness. But sometimes you can’t avoid it. So, having…

Choose from 33 birthday photoshoot ideas for adults, kids, and friends, with simple poses, props, and setup tips for photos at home, outdoors, or at a party.

When it comes to camera settings for travel photography, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, you’ll want to make sure your camera is set to the correct aperture and shutter speed for the type of photograph you’re trying to take. You’ll also want to…

When it comes to photo editing software, there are a lot of choices out there. Luminar vs Affinity Photo are two of the most popular options, but which one is right for you? In this article, we’ll compare the two programs and help you decide which is the best fit…

Topaz Gigapixel AI offers the possibility of enlarging your photos beyond what should be possible. There are occasions when you can’t get close enough. And the area you need is too small to be enlarged to the size you want. This is what the software is designed for. I imagine…