Half-frame frenzy! Fujifilm has made it possible for users to realistically experience nearly every aspect of shooting a 35mm half-frame film camera, downloading the results in a way that simulates an authentic analog adventure and—as a bonus—creating 2-in-1 (diptych) images in-camera or via the snappy Fujifilm X half app. Using it is truly a fun trip, but questions remain.
Many of today's modern cameras enable you to determine the maximum reach of their lenses, whether you're shooting with a smartphone, pocketable compact, or mirrorless model. And understanding what the two options mean, and how they work, will have a significant impact on the ultimate image quality you receive.
British photographer and imaging-editing specialist James Feaver kicks off today's eye-opening explainer like this: "One of the things I really struggled with when I started my photography journey was white balance. I would spend hours changing the color temperature and tint and I just never was happy with the results."
Everyone loves their pets and consider them part of the family, so it’s surprising that some photographer (who should know better) limit their images of these faithful friends to what could best be described as casual snapshots.
Lightroom Classic can be a powerful tool for photographers—I myself use it extensively!—but when it comes to organizing large catalogs, it can also be slow, tedious, and downright frustrating.
If you want to expand your repertoire by trying something different, in-camera multiple exposures is a great place to start, and this 10-minute tutorial from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel walks you through a step-by-step workflow that can be easily accomplished by beginners and experienced shooters alike.
Are you tied of spending hours tweaking sliders or relying upon presets that rarely seem appropriate for the specific task at hand? If so, this straightforward Lightroom tutorial is guaranteed to save you serious time whether you're editing Golden-Hour mountains, misty forests, or unimpressive skies that are lacking in drama.
If you're unfamiliar with the term "clipping" it's time we brought you up to speed and revealed how easy it can be to prevent this common occurrence from spoiling the quality of images you shoot in the field. Today's concise explainer from the Souvenir Photo Pros YouTube channel explains everything you need to know in two minutes flat.
We're all looking for ways to capture attention-grabbing outdoor photos that stand out from the crowd, while keeping things looking natural. The Lightroom workflow illustrated below is a lot of fun because it involves experimenting with stylizing your images until you discover a signature look that's easy to replicate in the future.
If you're interested in giving boudoir photography a try, the first step is understanding how to pose inexperienced models like a spouse, significant other, or a friend who wants to give it a try. You can also keep things simple by shooting with natural illumination, like light streaming through a window in your home.