Photoshop comes with some magnificent tools, doesn’t it? These tools are designed to let you edit and retouch your photography, thereby making them masterpieces. One of the striking tools that Photoshop offers is Patch tool. Patch tool is basically a selection tool but different from the other selection tools like Quick Selection, Magic Wand, Lasso,…
My grandma told me: do something well, don’t simply try. You must immerse yourself in that world. She was an immaculate seamstress, constantly learning new techniques and staying up to date with the latest clothing trends. My grandma was always creating clothing keepsakes for her family. Every time I stopped by she would have a…
Are there gems in your photo library that were overlooked or rejected? Is there something earlier that you loved and considered finished? Look again, there may be new life in those older photographs. Over time your style and editing skills probably changed. What’s something you would update? Why did you keep the original? Were you…
Photographers: here’s something worth submitting to! We’re proud to announce that The Phoblographer is a media partner for the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards. Lots of folks scoff at the idea of entering modern photography contests. But for years, the Sony World Photography Awards has fascinated editors, art buyers, curators, and more. We’ve featured various…
As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. Thanks to Capture One, Mylio, MPB, Fundy, Skylum, Excire and Tamron, the sponsors of this year’s Holiday Gift Guide. Need more gift ideas, and want to see all the latest holiday deals? Check out our Holiday Shopping Guide!…
High-quality LED light painting flashlights are challenging to find at any price. Can you find one for under $30? I tried to find out. Small but mighty: the Wurkkos FC11 LED flashlight. 4.57 in/116mm (length) x 0.99 in/25mm (head diameter). It’s a lightweight 65g without the battery. Six features I wanted for a light painting…
In case you missed it, SIGMA Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation, recently announced the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary for FUJIFILM X Mount mirrorless cameras. This addition allows users to enjoy a high-performance, high-quality, compact standard zoom lens in native mount on their X Mount system. The announcement of…
It’s getting close to that time of year again. Everywhere I go, Christmas decorations are appearing in shops and even houses. To me, nothing quite says Christmas like twinkling lights. Some people go all out and that is so much fun for everyone, no matter the age. So, I thought I’d put together some tips…
If you’re in the market for a new creative tablet, then you’re in luck. A few more entry-level options from Wacom are currently discounted. The Wacom One is $150 off, and the Wacom Intuos is $30 off. These are Wacom’s Black Friday Deals for 2022 and they last until November 28th. That means they really…
We get asked all the time if it’s possible to use Lightroom to create collages to share on social media and blogs. The answer is a big YES! Not only is it possible, but it’s also simple to do once you understand how to select your settings and add your images. And once you create…
