Save up to $200 on a ton of Tamron lenses at Amazon right now

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Warming spring temperatures have us itching to get outside (and from seasonal allergies). Plants are greening up and wildlife is buzzing again, making it an ideal time to get out there and shoot around.… Continue reading Save up to $200 on a ton of Tamron lenses at Amazon right now

Shotkit shares essential gear for landscape photography

Great landscape photography comes with a range of unique challenges, and having the right gear for the job is essential. As a writer and camera gear reviewer for Shotkit, I’ve worked in all weather conditions in and around the beautiful Tweed Valley in northern NSW (Australia) using a range of equipment. This means striking the… Continue reading Shotkit shares essential gear for landscape photography

The power of a background in portrait photography

Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography

Instax Mini 11 review: A fun party trick

The Instax Mini 11 produces tiny instant photos. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Fujifilm‘s Instax line of instant cameras runs the gamut from advanced hybrid digital models to extremely basic point-and-shoots designed to emphasize the simplicity of the format.… Continue reading Instax Mini 11 review: A fun party trick

The best polarizing filters in 2023

Breakthrough Photography We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Breakthrough Photography X4 CPL SEE IT Best value Urth CPL Polarizing Filter Plus+ SEE IT Best on a budget Tiffen Circular Polarizers SEE IT Polarizing filters are an integral part of photography.… Continue reading The best polarizing filters in 2023

ABCs of Photo Sorting: How to Turn a Mess of Pictures into an Organized Collection

Have you ever faced a necessary project that seems so overwhelming you don’t know where to begin? You delay, then you don’t start, and soon enough the project is a mental barnacle, forever attached to a to-do list. That can be the state of affairs when your intent is to sort a collection of photos.… Continue reading ABCs of Photo Sorting: How to Turn a Mess of Pictures into an Organized Collection

3 Top Tree-Themed After Effects Video Templates to Celebrate Biodiversity and Forests

Trees are such an important part of the world’s ecosystem. Their forests provide essential habitats for animals and other plants, as well as playing a significant role in slowing climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. But still, each year, we lose an area of forest about the size of England. International Day of Forests has… Continue reading 3 Top Tree-Themed After Effects Video Templates to Celebrate Biodiversity and Forests

50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks

In this article we showcase a selection of top Lightroom presets for portraits, landscapes, black-and-white, film, weddings, fashion and editorial, and special effects. All of these presets are included with an Envato Elements subscription. Within each category we’ll profile the best Lightroom presets available on Envato Elements. You can download all of these and millions… Continue reading 50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks