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.
Five Thanksgiving Family Portrait Mistakes Photographers Must Avoid
Nov 24, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Avoid the top 5 Thanksgiving family portrait mistakes and capture stunning holiday photos. Expert tips on lighting, composition, focus, backgrounds, and candid moments for memorable family photography.
Tether Tools AeroTrac Black Friday Deals: Save Big on Professional Tethering Workstations
Nov 24, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Tether Tools’ AeroTrac Black Friday deals offer photographers and videographers major savings on professional tethering workstations. Discounts reach up to $145 across Pro, All-in-One, and Ultimate kits until November 30.
Fujifilm Brings Its Iconic Film Simulations to Video
Nov 21, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Fujifilm releases new 3D LUTs that bring its iconic film simulations to F-Log2 and F-Log2C video, giving filmmakers richer color and easier cinematic grading.
5 AI Culling Tools That Will Speed Up Your Photo Workflow in 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover the best AI photo culling tools of 2025 to speed up workflows and simplify image selection.
SmallRig Launches Major Black Friday Sale With Up to 30% Off Camera Gear
Nov 20, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
SmallRig’s 2025 Black Friday sale offers up to 30% off tripods, lights, batteries, and creator accessories—perfect for upgrading your photo or video setup.
amaran Ray Series: Next-Gen Full-Color COB Lights for Creators
Nov 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover amaran’s Ray series, a next-gen line of full-color COB lights offering high output, accurate color, and versatile workflow features for photographers, videographers, and content creators
New Amelia Earhart Photo Surfaces in Declassified Records
Nov 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
A new Amelia Earhart photo has surfaced in freshly declassified US records, offering a rare glimpse of the aviator and renewing interest in her mysterious final flight.
Court Rules Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Eddie Van Halen Photo Use Is Fair Use
Nov 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
A United States court rules the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s use of Eddie Van Halen photos is fair use. Discover what this landmark copyright decision means for photographers, museums, and image licensing.
ARRI Film Lab: Bring the Look of Analog Film to Digital Post-Production
Nov 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
ARRI Film Lab plugin emulates film grain, color, and halation for digital footage. Compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, Baselight, and more.
Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical: Classic Optics, Modern Precision
Nov 18, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical, blending classic optical character with modern precision. Ideal for street, portrait, and low-light photography.