Instant Replay: Photofinishing Showdown

In this episode, Melissa Niu hosts Rob Sylvan, Levi Sim, and Gerard Murphy as they compare different finishing techniques on the same few photographs. They’ll show you how to use many of the tools in the Develop and Library Modules, including: Cropping tool Sharpening Import presets Lens corrections Default settings and preferences Organizing presets Radial…

We sat down with 4 top creatives to talk about success, failure, fears and joy, Here is what they had to say

Last month we met with four of today’s top creatives for a pleasant chat. We asked them about their successes, failures, fears and joys. We met Pratik Naik, Bella Kotak, Roderique Arisiaman and Richard Terborg and asked each four questions: What is your biggest career accomplishment What was your biggest professional failure What is your biggest fear What key advice would you […]

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Using two planes as light stands to shoot a third plane with a Nikon D5

I know that many are using VALs (Voice Activated Light stands) for moving strobes around, but this is the first time I am seeing a Plane Carried Light stand. Prague-based photographer Dan Vojtech (previously) did just that. Dan collaborated with the Flying Bulls aerobatic group. But he did better than going on a plane along side the pilot and shoot, he also […]

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Photographer of The Day: Ryan Southen

Category: Wedding Photographer: Ryan Southen I chose this image because of the magical quality it evokes. The wall of twinkle lights surrounds the couple with warmth and light. Also, the tilt shift technique used for the area of focus is one of my favorite looks.  It focuses your attention on what’s important, while being subtle.…

What’s New with Instagram

With over 400 million users, Instagram is one of the top social networks for images and short-form videos. Since it’s beginning, Instagram has always shown new posts chronologically. But Instagram is looking to change that and they’re currently testing a new algorithm that will filter your news feed to see only the best images when…

Tips for Using Telephoto Lenses

Birding is one of the most popular hobbies in the world (almost as popular as photography), and when I was a park ranger I learned two tips from birders which help me be more efficient using my telephoto lenses. I use these tips every time I use a long lens, whether I’m photographing birds, sports,…