How to Successfully Photograph Powerful Stories
In the age of digital content, storytelling has taken a completely new turn. Right before our eyes, the way we tell stories has changed. Not only has the way we tell stories changed, so has…
Getting Started with Skylum Luminar: Tips & Tricks for Enthusiast Photographers
Launched in November 2016, Luminar is a photo editing software or application developed by Skylum (formerly Macphun). It is available for both Windows and Mac OS. In the very beginning, Luminar was developed only for…
Review of Colorado Tripod Company’s 4-Series Centennial Tripod
Maybe the boat truly is getting too crowded. Perhaps that’s a good thing for photographers. For better or ill, the past few years have seen an influx of cameras, lenses, filters, and tripods, unlike anything…
Helpful Tips & Tricks for Successfully Taking Photos in the Rain
When it comes to photography, the word “rain” can bring a sense of panic to even the most experienced photographer. While many photographers would advise waiting until the rain clears up, or returning when the…
In-Depth Review of the New 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DI III RXD Lens from Tamron
The Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DI III RXD is an absolute joy. Now, I know that, especially for me, leading into any review with an unwordy, straightforward declaration like that is a bit out of character.…
How To Capture Stunning “Flat Lay” Photographs
Flat lay photography is one pretty big trend, and it seems it’s not going away. You can see flat lay images everywhere, especially on Instagram and other social media platforms. There’s a good reason behind…
Post-Processing Software Review: Zoner Photo Studio X
It might very well be a bit vulgar even to discuss this. Perhaps slightly uncouth. A little inappropriate… like talking about the paintings on opening night at an art show. Still, someone has to do…
How to Use the 500/600 Rule for Astrophotography
One of the biggest challenges beginners face when getting into astrophotography is taking in-focus photographs with clearly defined round-stars. In fact, it’s fair to say that “freezing” the stars is a bit of an obsession…
How to Infuse Your Compositions with a Dose of Minimalism?
Minimalism can be quite subjective. According to the Webster dictionary, it refers to a technique or a style characterized by extreme simplicity and sparseness. Many photographers love it, some hate it, but I think it’s…
Panasonic Lumix S5 VS Sony A7III: Which One Is Better?
If you love photography, you know that your camera choice can make or break your trade. The Lumix 5S and the A7III are among the most popular camera options on the market. Many consumers find…
So, How Does ISO Work and What Does It Do Exactly?
ISO stands for International Standards Organization. In the photography world, though, it’s essentially a setting on your camera that brightens or darkens your image. It’s a common misconception that ISO is a measurement unit for…
How to Masterfully Compose Landscape Images
Sticking to strict rules and guidelines is probably not what you signed up for when you took up photography as a hobby. After all, most creative types prefer to think outside of the box. To…