Landscape Photography: Focusing on Story Instead of Light
Do you find you have limited time to head out to do landscape photography? I do, and the times I am able to carve out a few hours, when I get to my chosen location, the light is terrible. And disappointment quickly sets in, because I wanted to create a beautiful image. So now, I’ve changed my approach to landscape photography and focus on looking for a story to tell instead.
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Is DJI About to Shake Up the 360 Camera Market?
While the 360 camera market has seen a lot of entries from established names like GoPro and Ricoh, as well as upstarts like Insta360 and Kandao, there's one industry giant that's been notably silent: DJI. That may about to change.
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We Review the Latest DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal for Professional Smartphone Videographers
DJI’s latest smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 7P, marks the brand’s seventh generation of innovative smartphone gimbals, bringing a completely new foldable design that’s even more compact and refined than before. It introduces a couple of pro features that really take content creation to the next level, including the new ActiveTrack 7.0 technology, which pushes three-axis stabilization and intelligent tracking to new heights. Compatible with a range of smart tools, capturing stabilized high-quality footage has never been easier. Judging by the letter “P” in its name and its expanded functionality, DJI seems to be clearly targeting the Osmo Mobile 7P toward pro smartphone videographers.
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Sony 50-150mm f/2 vs. Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8: Which Zoom Lens Makes Sense for You?
Sony's recent release of the 50-150mm f/2 G Master lens has turned heads due to its unique combination of zoom range and constant aperture. However, Tamron previously entered similar territory with their 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens, prompting photographers to wonder whether Sony’s premium price tag is justified.
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How Can You Boost Your Photographic Creativity
There were 1.8 trillion photographs shot last year. Most are just a simple record of something that happened, while others are elevated beyond that by becoming art. Here is how you can lift your photography beyond the mundane.
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Selective Editing Techniques for Richer Landscapes
When editing landscape photos, your handling of colors and tones can define whether an image truly comes alive or falls flat. Knowing how to enhance details without overdoing it is crucial to producing compelling images.
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Take Full Control of Your Landscape Photo Edits
Landscape masking isn’t just another feature buried in your editing software—it’s a direct way to control where the viewer’s eye travels, what they notice first, and how your image feels. If you’re working with scenes that have complex skies, fields, or multiple subjects, learning to harness masking and adaptive presets matters because it lets you guide your edit instead of settling for what the camera captured.
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Smarter Editing With Photoshop’s Overhauled Actions Panel
For the first time in over a decade, Photoshop’s Actions panel is getting a significant update. If you want a faster, smarter way to try out edits or explore effects without needing to build custom actions from scratch, this new feature is worth a look.
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Real-World Landscape Tips That Actually Work
Some of the most common tips you see online about landscape and outdoor photography seem straightforward, but they can hold you back more than help you. Sorting out what works and what doesn't in real-world shooting is what keeps you from wasting time and missing good shots.
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Finding Direction When You Feel Lost with Your Camera
Many photographers go through periods where inspiration feels out of reach or shooting feels aimless. Knowing how to regain momentum can be the difference between a dry spell and a breakthrough. Finding purpose in your work, even when it’s not tied to a big project, is something that can make all the difference.
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Manual Mode Isn’t Holy Scripture: And Neither Are These Tips
You’ve heard it all: “Shoot manual,” “Golden hour is king,” “Always follow the rule of thirds.” But what if those trusted tips aren’t always right?
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Moody Landscape Shots in Five Practical Steps
Moody weather changes everything. When you learn how to handle it, you can walk out the door with your camera no matter what the sky looks like, and come home with something powerful.
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Three Ways to Add Cinematic Depth and Drama to Your Shots
Cinematic photos have a certain draw. The way light, depth, and story come together can transform an ordinary scene into something memorable, and learning to create these effects will change how you approach every shot you take.
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There's a Good Reason You Should Consider Buying the BOYAMIC 2 Even if You Don't Record Videos
There's a very good reason why you should consider buying a microphone. Lav mics offer a versatile solution. A combination of good sound reproduction, quality build, and value for money is more important than you may realize.
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How to Use Lightroom’s New AI Masking for Better Landscape Edits
Lightroom’s new AI masking tools let you target areas like sky, mountains, water, and buildings in your photos without spending time painting masks by hand. If you’re working with images that mix natural and manmade elements, these features let you adjust only the areas you want. You can brighten a sky, sharpen a building, or bring out color in a patch of grass, without the usual hassle of doing it all manually.
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Remove Reflections Easily With Photoshop’s New Tool
Photoshop has a new tool for removing reflections from images, making it much easier to fix problems that used to be time-consuming. Glare and reflections on glass, water, or shiny surfaces can ruin an otherwise good shot, and fixing these has always required careful, manual editing.
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Ten Questions With Dixie Dixon
Dixie Dixon, the international fashion, lifestyle, and advertising photographer, is known for the glamorous images she creates for elite brands such as Disney, Virgin, and People magazine. She answered our Ten Questions, telling us what gear she can’t do without, what inspires her, and why Vaseline is indispensable.
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Hands-On With the New DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone
Drones have become essential tools for capturing unique perspectives, and DJI’s latest model—the DJI Mavic 4 Pro—is attracting attention for good reason. For those of you exploring ways to elevate your photography, understanding how this new drone performs in real-world conditions matters greatly.
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Hey Photographers, Sell Your Old Crap Already!
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Locationscout Could Be Your Photography Best Friend
Locationscout is a sort of Swiss Army knife for all kinds of useful photo information. It comes in a variety of flavors: iOS, Android, and a full-featured web app.
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