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Best Lightroom Presets for Incredible Results

Who among us hasn’t heard of Lightroom? Professional photographers and enthusiasts around the world use this popular (and powerful) photo editing software. Because of its popularity, several companies have designed Lightroom-compatible presets to further simplify the editing process. With presets, photographers can apply pre-made adjustments to photos and get to a final image more quickly, ... Read more

What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes

As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.
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How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide

If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, then you should check out this year's Perseid Meteor Shower! One of the strongest, most impressive meteor showers every year, the Perseids always deliver at least a handful of truly stunning, giant meteors streaking across the sky.

DxO PhotoLab 9 Review | Precision RAW Editing, Refined by AI

DxO PhotoLab has always occupied a slightly different lane than Lightroom or Capture One. Instead of focusing first on catalog management or creative presets, DxO’s reputation has been built on something more fundamental: getting the best possible image quality out of every camera and lens you own. Specifically, noise reduction, demosaicing, and lens correction have ... Read more

Impossible Things Now Learns Your Editing Style | Here’s How It Works

If you’ve ever wished your AI editing tool could just get your style without endless tweaking, Impossible Things’ latest update might be worth checking out. The Lightroom plugin, from the same team behind DVLOP, just added a feature called “Learn From My Edits” (currently in beta), which you can find and test here. The concept ... Read more

Photography Studio Management Software Guide (Updated)

Finding the right Studio Management Software is critical for photography and videography businesses of all sizes and genres. The right software will help you do the following: Keep your leads organized Automate critical tasks, reminders and emails Avoid double bookings Provide payment options Generate invoices and useful reports for performance tracking and taxes Much more ... Read more

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more
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High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more
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Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures

Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!
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Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more
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The 8 Best Photography Reflectors

Alice Houstons

Lighting is a photographer’s best friend. This crucial element can either make or break a shot. As such, professional photographers ...

30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Sean Lewis

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

Selena Lopez

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you ...

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Review | F/1.4 For An Entry-Level Price

Matthew Saville

When Nikon first introduced their Z-mount mirrorless system, they did something unique: They made a whole collection of flagship grade ...

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Review | Portrait Perfection?

Matthew Saville

A 135mm lens is an ultimate portrait lens, and the Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is an ultimate 135mm ...

Nikon Z8 Review | The Most Versatile, Affordable Flagship Camera Ever

Matthew Saville

When the Nikon Z9 was first announced, it was obviously a game-changer. One of the first mirrorless cameras to be ...

Sony A9 III Review | A Global Game-Changer

Matthew Saville

The original Sony A9 was an absolute game-changer for me. I remember the moment with total clarity; I took the ...

Best AI Photo Retouching Options

Matthew Saville

AI has taken many industries by storm in recent years, and the world of photo editing is one of those ...

Nikon Z6 III Review | Flagship Performance On A Prosumer Budget?

Matthew Saville

I’ve been waiting eagerly for the Nikon Z6 III to arrive, and it did not disappoint! 3-D Tracking, Blazing fast ...

Luminar Neo Fall 2024 Review | Color Transfer, Color Masking, & Smart Search

Matthew Saville

The folks at Luminar Neo have released another major update to Luminar Neo, 1.21, and we’re reviewing it today! In ...

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Giveaway ($899 USD | $1,240 CAD Value) – CLOSED

Sean Lewis

Update: Congratulations to the winner, Isabella R., from Brooklyn, for winning this giveaway! When shopping for camera lenses (or any ...

EMEET SmartCam S800 Review

Matthew Saville

As professional photographers, we have very high expectations for both cameras and lenses. So, what happens when a studio of ...