Joshua Dunlop
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Black and White Wedding Photography (Wedding Photo Tips)
Black and white wedding photography may be devoid of color, but sometimes, taking away the color adds something greater to the image. But isn’t black and white photography going backwards and removing he benefits of today’s color digital sensors? Many new photographers are under this illusion and ignore what can…
By Joshua Dunlop

13 Creative Lighting Ideas for Photography
Lighting is one of the key elements of photography. A photographer can’t operate without it. But it can also be an area of creativity and expression. You can use light in different ways to create different types of photographs. With just a few tweaks to the lighting, you can transform…
By Joshua Dunlop

How to Add Grain in Lightroom to Get a Film Look
Learning how to add grain in Lightroom may seem like a step backward, but this aesthetic can add a new dimension to your photos. In the age of digital photography, we expect our images to be crisp and clean. But when we look back at old photographs, grain adds a…
By Joshua Dunlop

How to Edit Color in Lightroom
Learning how to edit color in Lightroom is an important skill. Lightroom gives us a few different ways to fine-tune the colors in our photos. This is crucial in digital photography as it allows us to get the most out of our photographs. Today, we will examine the different methods…
By Joshua Dunlop

7 Advanced Lightroom Editing Techniques
Today, we look at seven advanced Lightroom editing techniques the program lets you perform. These techniques range from enhancing images to providing outputs for your edited photographs. Adobe Lightroom does more than simple editing adjustments. Our article covers how advanced editing techniques can change how we think about our photos.…
By Joshua Dunlop

How to Use the Lightroom Filters and Brushes
If you want more control over your edits, consider using Lightroom filters and brushes. Lightroom is an excellent digital photo editing software. It incorporates filters and brushes, allowing us to make advanced edits that can remove the need for Photoshop! Let’s look at the wide variety of Lightroom filters and…
By Joshua Dunlop

Best APS-C Cameras in 2026 (Mirrorless and Compact!)
The good news for anyone looking for the best APS-C camera is that there are plenty of fantastic choices. They range from increasingly rare compact cameras to mirrorless cameras with astonishing specs. Full-frame cameras might still reign supreme in the professional world. But it’s not unheard of for a pro…
By Joshua Dunlop

How to Use the Lightroom Effects Panel (5 Easy Effects)
Today, we explain how to use the Lightroom Effects panel. This section of the editing process in Lightroom considers the effects of specific cameras or film. By the end of our article, you will know how to make the most of certain effects inside Lightroom CC and Classic. We review…
By Joshua Dunlop

129 Photography Terms (Best Definitions List for Beginners)
Some photography terms can make you scratch your head. You might even wish for a photography-to-English dictionary. We figured it’s our job to shed some light on all this. So, let’s look at some of the most popular photography terms and what they mean. Fair warning, there’s a lot of…
By Joshua Dunlop

10 Best Camera Backpacks with Tripod Holders in 2026
For many photographers, a tripod is an essential piece of equipment. That’s why finding a great bag with a tripod holder is so important. All photographers need a quality camera backpack that protects their gear. But many need to know their tripod will be taken care of before they buy…
By Joshua Dunlop

20 Best Camera Backpacks in 2026 (All Tested)
Finding the best camera backpack in such a saturated market can be challenging. You need something high-quality that protects your photography gear. You’ll want a backpack with useful features. And it has to suit the type of photography you enjoy, whether that’s street, wildlife, or travel. We tested and reviewed…
By Joshua Dunlop

10 Best Weatherproof Camera Bags in 2026
Protecting our expensive equipment from the elements is one of the most important factors when considering a new camera bag. Today, we find camera bags with increasingly impressive weatherproofing materials and coatings. These materials give us ease of mind if we’re caught in the rain. If these materials aren’t up…
By Joshua Dunlop