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Reviews for computers, laptops and monitors as it applies to photography and cameras.

Clients Asking for RAW Files? Here’s What to Do

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from photographers in our Photography Mastermind Group, and even via DMs goes like this: “My clients want my RAW files. What should I do?” This topic has sparked a lot of debate in the photography community, and unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of poor advice circulating. ... Read more

Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more
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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next shoot.
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Best Monitors for Photo Editing | Updated

Matthew Saville

If you’re in the market for the best monitors for photographers, you’ve come to the right place. The right monitor ...

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Best Of Computers Laptops and Monitors

Best Laptop for Photo Editing

Alice Houstons

Laptops are portable and powerful computers that make completing tasks more convenient, easier, and faster. These compact machines are not ...

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Lenovo Yoga 9i Mini Review | A powerful, Stylish 2-in-1 Solution for Visual Content Creators

Manuel Delgado

In the realm of 2-in-1 laptops, Lenovo stands tall as the pioneer that revolutionized the market. It all began with ...

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PortraitPro 21 Review | New And Improved Retouching Tools

Matthew Saville

New and much-improved, indeed! This is an impressive, worthwhile update to the PortraitPro retouching software; consider us very impressed!

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Mac Versus PC – Here’s Why I Still Loathe Windows After 20 Years

Matthew Saville

This is the story of a recent encounter with Windows that made me dislike it again in record time...

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Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop Review – MacBook Pro Power at a Lower Price?

David Crewe

So this is a new one for me. Yes, I’ve used PC’s in the past, sheesh, I used to build ...

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BenQ SW271 Review For Photography | 4K, Wide Gamut, 27 Inch Monitor Tailored To Photographers

Kishore Sawh

The BenQ SW271 is truly compelling offering that will likely change what others offer too

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New 32 inch Philips Monitor Offers 99% Adobe RGB, HDR10, And Has USB-C for Less than $500

Justin Heyes

The consumer technology market has advanced at blazing speeds over the last five years, with this year along seeing huge ...

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Is 16 GB of RAM in the new Macbook Pro Enough?

Justin Heyes

Despite some common rhetoric, you may find 16GB is actually not the performance limiter you think, and here's why.

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Samsung U32D970 4K Monitor | Review

Anthony Thurston

Samsung's U32D970 is a 32" 4K IPS display that features 10bit color, 99.5% AdobeRGB and full sRBG support. We recently gave two of these away in a contest, and today we are here to give you our thoughts on this monitor from a content creation perspective.

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Mac vs. PC – The Photographer’s Perspective

Matthew Saville

The Mac versus PC debate seems to be much more heated amongst photographers, and for good reason. Photographers are (mainly) creative types whose brains are wired a certain way, and whose visual attention to detail and aesthetic are (usually) much more heightened than "the masses."

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Spyder 4 Elite Hardware Review. Calibrate your monitor, iPhone & iPad!

Pye

Whether you are a serious photographer, retoucher, or a just a color-perfectionist, calibrating your monitor is should be an essential part of your photographic workflow.