Posts by Author: Alysa Gavilan
Alysa Gavilan has spent years exploring photography through photojournalism and street scenes. She enjoys working with both film and mirrorless cameras, and her fascination with the craft has grown over the decades. Inspired by Vivian Maier, she is drawn to capturing everyday moments that often go unnoticed.
How to Better Capture a Solar Eclipse Before the August 2026 Eclipse
Aug 6, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Planning to photograph the August 2026 solar eclipse? Learn how to capture better eclipse photos with the right gear, camera settings, and preparation.
Benefits of Photography That Go Beyond Taking Great Pictures
Aug 5, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Discover the benefits of photography, from preserving memories and boosting creativity to improving observation skills and supporting personal growth.
DIYPhotography x INNOCN Photo Contest Winners Announced
Aug 4, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
The results are in! See who won the DIYPhotography x INNOCN Photo Contest, including the Public Vote winner, Judges’ Choice winner, and runners up.
Saramonic’s New Wireless Audio Solution Is Taking the Hassle Out of Location Sound Workflows
Aug 3, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Discover how Saramonic’s K9 XTX simplifies location sound with wireless XLR support, 32-bit float backup recording, timecode, and long-range UHF performance.
Clean Up High-ISO Noise, Sharpen Details, and Upscale Both Photos and Video With Videoproc AI
Jul 31, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
VideoProc Converter AI combines AI photo enhancement, 4K video upscaling, denoising, media conversion, and editing in one affordable app for photographers and creators.
Nikon Loses Chinese Lens Mount Patent After Viltrox Challenge
Jul 29, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
China has invalidated Nikon’s lens mount patent after a challenge from Viltrox. Here’s why the patent was struck down and what the ruling could mean for camera makers.
The Truth About Being a Freelance Photographer
Jul 29, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Discover the truth about being a freelance photographer, including what the job involves, how freelancers find clients, the skills they need, and the realities of running a photography business.
Why Shooting in RAW Can Save Your Best Photos
Jul 28, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Discover why shooting in RAW can save your best photos by preserving more image data, making it easier to recover highlights, shadows, colors, and exposure during editing.
Vote for the Best Photo in the DIYPhotography x INNOCN Photo Contest
Jul 28, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Public voting is now open for the DIYPhotography x INNOCN Photo Contest. Browse stunning entries, vote for your favorite photos, and help choose a winner!
AI Wildlife Images Could Harm Conservation, New Study Warns
Jul 27, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
A new study warns that realistic AI wildlife images could spread misinformation, distort public understanding of animals, and undermine conservation efforts.