Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words?
As photographers, we usually focus on the images and what we’re shooting. And that’s not a bad thing. But, for me, as I progressed as a photographer I found myself becoming increasingly interested in the…
Tips & Tricks for Capturing Great Christmas Portraits
The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year! People are happy and relaxed, everyone’s spending more time together, and the wonder of the season tends to bring out the best. It’s also a photographer’s…
Beach Photography 101: Tips & Tricks for Capturing Stunning Beach Images
The beach. It’s basically the #1 travel destination in the world. No matter where you come from or what season of the year you are travelling, chances are the beach is on the list. Some…
Holiday Gift Guide: 8 Presents to Get for the Photographer in Your Life
If you’re looking for a great gift for a photographer (or are a photographer wanting to drop a few hints!) then look no further. I’ve put together a list of 8 presents that are sure…
6 Common Mistakes Even Pro Photographers Make
Even the best photographers have to start somewhere. Few can climb to the top without having committed some regretful errors along the way. The best thing we can do for ourselves, on a professional and…
Capturing Dramatic Black & Whites in the Winter
There’s a chill in the air – and frost in the morning! A heavy mist covers the ground. Winter is here; and it’s a great time of year for capturing some beautiful landscape images. While…
Reviewing the Skout Sling Style Harness: Carrying Made Easy
Skout is a new camera carrying system from Cotton Carrier, designed for active photographers who want an easy way of carrying their camera and being able to access it quickly. Cotton Carrier launched Skout through…
The Best Black Friday Deals for Photographers – 2018 Edition
Things always get a little crazy this time of year. During Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) we usually see deals and discounts popping up everywhere, and this year is no different! This is a great…
Lightroom vs Photoshop: Which One Is Better for You?
There’s a sense among beginner photographers that Lightroom and Photoshop are pretty much one and the same. But the two are quite different. Probably not as different as night and day but different nonetheless. So…
What the World’s Famous Paintings Can Teach Us About Photography – Part 2
In the first instalment of this article, we focused on understanding the role that paintings play in photography. More importantly, we talked about the things that photographers can learn from paintings: good composition & subject…
An Overview of the Brand New ON1 Photo RAW 2019
When it comes to post-processing your photographs, every workflow is unique and every photographer has specific needs. If you’ve been following Contrastly for some time you may have come across some of our reviews of…
Detailed Review of the DJI Ronin-S Gimbal System
I’ve heard that your taste buds change every seven years or so. I know, that’s a weird way to start off a review about the DJI Ronin-S Gimbal but hear me out. The point is,…
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