Filters can be taken off when not in use. Some use them sparingly, some more often than necessary. The issue of using UV filters when taking photographs is a longstanding one among photographers who are…
Whether you’re looking to venture into the world of professional photography, or just getting some practice – being able to hold an effective photoshoot can be a handy skill to have. Much of the photoshoot…
The latest update from onOne for their Perfect Photo Suite features many new enhancements that are worth taking a good look. Not only does the 9.5 update apply bug fixes for the previous version but…
A prism, yes, the geometrical and transparent figure that features polished surfaces known for refracting light, is probably not at the top of your list of things to pack into your camera bag. By the…
Mastering exposure may sound boring – but the truth is, that understanding how your camera exposes an image can help you to have a firmer grasp of your camera’s settings and capabilities. Knowing how to…
What you are about to read is a carefully pieced together word puzzle that in the end still has no real catharsis. I felt compelled to inform you of that fact in the very first…
Communication is key. This is especially true when you work with a team, and photographers, agencies, and creative teams can all benefit from improved communication. Need to communicate with another photographer on your team, share…
In our last Photoshop video tutorial we discussed retouching gradient skies. Today we'll walk you through blending in a new sky in a landscape photograph. Using the techniques outlined in this video tutorial you will…
Designers, website owners, agencies, and a myriad of other creatives and businesses rely on stock photography websites as a source to find images to use in their own work. Of course photographs aren't the only…
Sony has been busy lately. Not only have they released a handful of great camera bodies over the past few years – like the A7 full-frame mirrorless line, which we've covered here on Contrastly –…
Finding inspiration in photography isn’t always immediate or easy. That’s why, sometimes, you have to search far and wide for your inspiration, but don’t fret. It’s there, alright, if you just know where to look.…
Breathtaking photos of mountains and rivers, stunning landscape shots; all these are done through aerial photography. Drone aerial photography, to be exact. This kind of photography is currently trending all over the world, with amateur…