How To Master Environmental Portrait Photography
I enjoy environmental portraits more than anything else because it’s something you can do anywhere, indoors or outdoors, across many genres of photography. The obvious opportunities arise with travel and street photography. So what exactly is an environmental portrait compared to a normal portrait? And where do you start?
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Don’t Buy a Camera With These Features
Technology has come a long way over the last ten years, and it makes photography easier. There are features beyond the basic exposure settings that every interchangeable lens or bridge camera should have and others that should be consigned to the bin. Here are some considerations to avoid disappointment.
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An Illuminating Interview with Photographer Reuben Wu on His New Landscape Series 'Thin Places'
Photographic artist Reuben Wu operates his camera like a key to hidden realities. We uncover the story behind Wu's latest project Thin Places, shot with Fujifilm’s new GFX100RF, and learn about the wider practice of an artist who transcends between motion and stillness.
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These 5 Adobe Lightroom Sliders Ruin Your Photos
Adobe Lightroom is a very powerful editing tool for your landscape photos. It is also an easy way to ruin your photos during the editing process if you don’t understand the sliders. This video talks through five sliders in Adobe Lightroom that will destroy your images.
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Is It Time for Funtography? Re-Imagining Nintendo’s First Camera Effort
When I was growing up, Nintendo's Game Boy was all the rage. I never did quite understand the appeal then of its Game Boy Camera accessory, a camera that plugged into the cartridge slot to make .014-megapixel black and white images, but the accessory itself has become somewhat of a cult hit.
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Top Pitfalls Sabotaging Your Real Estate Photography Business
Real estate photography demands precision because mistakes here don't just affect your immediate project—they shape the entire trajectory of your business. Missteps early on can derail your efforts to build trust and establish a strong professional foundation.
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Unlock Powerful Photo Edits Anywhere with Lightroom Mobile
Editing photos effectively on the go has become a necessity, and Lightroom Mobile makes that process both practical and powerful. With professional editing capabilities packed into your phone or tablet, you're no longer confined to your desktop when refining your images.
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Sigma’s New 300-600mm Lens Could Replace Your Prime
Sigma recently released the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens, and it has quickly gained attention for good reason. Professional sports and wildlife photography often demands top-tier lenses, usually prime optics around 600mm, but these come with steep price tags. Sigma's newest lens offers substantial savings, priced significantly lower than comparable prime lenses, while providing impressive zoom flexibility and performance.
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Elevate Your Images With Simple Dodge and Burn Techniques
Dodging and burning can dramatically shape how an image looks, guiding the viewer's eye exactly where you want it. Understanding this skill will elevate your editing, making your subjects pop without relying on overly complex edits.
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Essential Tips for Photographing Your First Wedding
Preparing for your first wedding is exciting yet daunting. Getting it right can set the foundation for your career and build your confidence.
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How Netflix's 'Adolescence' Filmed Four One-Shot Episodes
If you haven't seen the new series "Adolescence" on Netflix, it is by far one of the best cinematic experiences of 2025. The four-part drama is being praised not only for its intense subject matter and acting but also because each episode was filmed in a single take with no camera cuts or movie magic transitions. Let's take a look behind the scenes to see how it was filmed.
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Essential and Rather Unique Filters: The 135 Series From PolarPro
A circular polarizer (CP) and a mist filter are two filters that, in my opinion, everyone should own. And PolarPro makes some lovely CP and mist filters. I’ve been using their CP for the past couple of years. From travel photography to tabletop food photography in the studio, it’s a great filter. So, with an already great CP and mist filters to their name, why did PolarPro launch new versions?
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Don’t Make These Editing Mistakes
In his latest video, Greg Benz shares some surprising raw editing results. The seemingly same setting can have drastically different effects, depending on how you apply it in Camera Raw or Lightroom.
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Flash vs. Continuous Lighting: Which is Right for You?
Photographers often debate whether to use flash or continuous lighting, and each option has a direct impact on the appearance and mood of your photographs, as well as affecting the convenience of your workflow.
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10 Straightforward Tips for Improving Your Photography
Improving in photography means taking clear-eyed, practical advice seriously. Good photography demands more than just pressing a shutter—it requires honest self-assessment and the willingness to change habits.
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Ocean Photographer on a Budget? Get the Joby Sea Pal
As a travel photographer who has spent years chasing waves across the globe, finding the right water housing has always been a challenge. I’ve lugged around massive setups like AquaTech’s housings, which offer great protection but take up a ridiculous amount of space and weight in my bag. When I discovered the Joby Sea Pal, I was skeptical—could a lightweight, budget-friendly water housing really meet the demands of professional ocean photography? After months of testing it in various conditions with my iPhone 11 Pro Max, I can confidently say: yes, it can.
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Major Price Drop on Original RED Komodo to $2,995
I don’t usually write about price drops, but RED Cinema and Nikon today announced a major one I think is worth the ink.
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Compact and Capable: A Review of the Canon EOS R50 V
Canon's EOS R50 V mirrorless camera targets video creators who prioritize compact designs with interchangeable lenses. For anyone looking to enhance video quality and flexibility, this camera offers features designed specifically to address common challenges faced when filming.
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A Look at the New Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
Canon's latest addition to its lens lineup, the RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM lens, is designed specifically with both video and photo creators in mind. With a notably wide focal length and impressive low-light capabilities, it's worth a look.
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How to Rescue Your Worst Photos in Lightroom
Bad photos happen to everyone. Exposure errors, white balance issues, and distracting backgrounds are common challenges, but knowing how to quickly rescue these mistakes can save valuable shots and improve your editing skills.
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