Stories of slaves have been shared with folks for years throughout American education. But the finer details of those tribulations often get lost over time. Magnum Photographer Cristina De Middel embarked on a journey of cultural exploration of the the slave trade. And along the way she found some fascinating history, the roots of which…
Like many, I find nature photography enjoyable and a fantastic hobby. As a professional videographer, many concepts I’ve learned apply to nature photography. One of the most important is depth of field (DOF). Depth of field Proper depth of field can make a good photo great. As a review, depth of field is the area…
Now that the Fujifilm XH2 is out and about, the next big thing reported to get an update is the Fujifilm XT4. This, as a Fujifilm X Pro 3 user, is fascinating. Of course, as a customer for over 10 years, I feel betrayed a bit. But if it’s a hint as to what the…
Sometimes when working with natural light, you can’t always get the most flattering image, especially when it comes to food photography. That’s where using a supplemental speedlight can help dramatically. Set the scene I set my scene up on a table near the back door of my studio but found hand-held there simply wasn’t enough…
Once you have achieved a good capture of your water droplet crash and crown, it’s time to process the file. Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw are my go-to manipulation programs, along with a plugin or two. Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) First stop is Adobe Camera Raw. ACR allows me to do a lot of initial…
Isn’t this crazy? We think so! Over at Adorama, there are well over 100 full-frame mirrorless camera options available with discounts. Some of them probably have the same savings that you’re going to see for the holiday season. However, who knows how much supply there will be. Of course, if something tugs at your heart,…
So, you’ve picked a perfect, scenic location for your outdoor portrait shoot. You’ve already decided on the gear to use and the wardrobe and props for your model. However, the only available schedule for your shoot is noontime or early afternoon — not exactly the ideal time to work in because of the full sun!…
New tools in Lightroom Classic’s Develop module make selections for adjusting everything from skin to lips, eyebrows, and eye whites to whitening teeth one-click easy. Here’s an overview. The opening photo of actor Tiffany Dupont looks like it has undergone a full treatement in retouching from skin smoothing to hair and eye enhancements in Photoshop….
One of the things we miss the most in photography, be it art or stock, is diverse bodies. Everyone seems to be cis, white, thin, and abled, whereas reality is far more diverse and varied. Lindley Ashline has made a point of debunking these beauty standards in her life work, and as such, we thought…
There are, unfortunately, some things that never change. This year, we’ve seen a major violation of women’s rights in America. Magnum Photographer Susan Meiselas has been present to photograph and document the resulting protests. And for this iteration of the Magnum Square Print sale, she selected quite a bold image. The photo showcases a bunch…
