Photography News

In this video, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at a real session and a real wedding day. But as the photographer being followed, I wanted to expand on a few things.

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The latest AI selection tools in Lightroom and Photoshop are set to significantly simplify your editing process. By automating precise selections, these tools reduce the complexity of edits, allowing you to focus more on creative decisions.

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I’ve had the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses for a while now, and this is what I think of them as a professional photographer, as well as why I picked them up and whether I would do so again. Smart glasses have come a long way from their initial inception many years ago. While there is still a lot of ground to cover—where I’m sure they will become a more portable version of the Apple Vision Pro—for now, this is what we have. But is it worth it?

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Throughout your photography journey, camera gear inevitably evolves. Understanding how much image quality and camera functionality have improved over time directly impacts your buying decisions and creative possibilities.

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Taking compelling photos of popular locations isn't about finding an untouched spot, but about how you see and capture a scene. A few specific editing techniques can significantly elevate your work, even in familiar places.

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Enhancing the foreground can dramatically transform your landscape photos. Mastering this skill makes your images more engaging by immediately drawing viewers into the scene.

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Astrophotography using a star tracker can dramatically improve your deep space images, but setting it up properly takes careful preparation. Even small errors can reduce the clarity and detail of your shots.

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Every photographer dreads the moment their work gets stolen — but what happens when the President of the United States is the thief? Last night, Donald Trump took Mike Kelley's most iconic photo and turned it into a controversial deportation meme. Will this lead to one of the more interesting copyright cases in recent history?

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Paris-born Mathieu Bitton, a Leica Ambassador, has photographed some of the world’s most celebrated artists, including Quincy Jones, The Rolling Stones, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as designing and art directing albums, posters, books, and promotional materials — earning him three Grammys. Here he explains how to break through a creative block, why rules of composition are meant to be broken, and why he burns sweetgrass over used equipment.

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Every experienced photographer has a story about the client from hell—the one who made their life miserable, didn't pay on time, demanded endless revisions, and left negative reviews despite getting exactly what they asked for. What separates seasoned professionals from struggling photographers isn't just technical skill or marketing savvy—it's the ability to spot problem clients before they become problems.

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Photography is a continuous journey, evolving through distinct stages of skill and understanding. Recognizing your current stage can clarify your path and inform your next steps, helping you grow both technically and creatively.

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The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2025, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community.

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When dealing with high ISO and fast-action photography, noise and image sharpness are constant challenges. Choosing the right tools can mean the difference between usable shots and missed opportunities, especially when your lighting conditions aren't ideal.

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You've probably heard the phrase "gear doesn't matter" countless times. But the reality is more nuanced, and understanding when gear actually impacts your photography is crucial.

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Summer time is here which means it's time to see your best outdoor images! For our June contest, we want to see your best images taken outside, and the winner will be rewarded handsomely.

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Instagram was great until it ruined the art of photography. Somewhere along the way, the app that once celebrated still images traded intention for attention, and in doing so, it didn’t just change photography — it helped ruin the art.

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Your portfolio is sabotaging your career, and you don't even know it. Right now, thousands of photographers are losing potential clients because they're making the same fundamental mistake that screams "amateur" to anyone who views their work. It's not about technical quality, composition, or editing skills—it's about something much more basic that most photographers completely misunderstand.

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Many photographers get stuck obsessing over camera settings, but it turns out many of these details don’t matter as much as you might think. Your camera should support your creativity, not distract from it.

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Every photographer knows this email. You've delivered the final gallery, the client loves 90% of the images, and then comes the follow-up: "These look amazing! Could you just make a few quick edits? Nothing major—just brighten this one a bit, remove that person in the background, and maybe make my skin look smoother in these five shots. Should only take a few minutes, right?"

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Adjusting light and shadows skillfully is one of the most impactful ways to elevate your landscape photography. Mastering this allows you to guide attention, build mood, and create genuinely captivating images.

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