Tutorials

Using Rotolight LEDs with Natural Light

Jul 24, 2023 Jake Hicks

In the last year or so, I’ve started to work with LED lighting more and more, and for good reason. The LEDs that I use…



Why your landscape photos aren’t sharp, and how to fix it

Jul 18, 2023 Alex Baker

As photographers, we’ve all experienced the frustration of capturing photos that turn out to be blurry, lacking crispness, or even shaky. We often need help…



What are focusing modes, and how do you choose one?

Jul 18, 2023 Daniela Bowker

There is a range of different focusing modes within autofocus. By choosing the right one for your shooting situation, you can get a whole lot more out of your camera and improve your photography



Commercial food photographer tells us the truth behind those TikTok hacks

Jul 8, 2023 Alex Baker

There are a lot of food photography tips on social media. A lot of them claim to show useful ‘hacks’, and some are quite informative,…



Five common landscape photography mistakes and how to fix them

Jul 5, 2023 John Aldred

With good weather in full swing across the northern hemisphere, landscape photography is high on the activity list for many photographers. After all, who doesn’t…



How to shoot a drink commercial like Wes Anderson

Jul 4, 2023 Alex Baker

Continuing our obsession with all things Wes Anderson, we had to share this video from Scott from Tin House Studio. Of course, this is just…



Adding realistic film grain In Lightroom just got a whole lot better

Jul 3, 2023 Vlad Moldovean

I will preface this by saying that I am not an Adobe fanboy, and if this is not clear, I am not paid to praise…



What is hyperfocal distance, and how to use it?

Jul 3, 2023 Daniela Bowker

Hyperfocal distance might sound hyper-complicated, but it’s a great tool for landscape photographers. Learn what it is and how to use it.



How to shoot electrical sparks

Jun 27, 2023 Ted Kinsman

I first became interested in trying my hand at recording sparks when I noticed some intriguing static discharges recorded on old X-ray films. I knew…



What is shutter dragging?

Jun 24, 2023 Daniela Bowker

Have you ever seen a photo that has been taken in low light conditions, where the subject is sharp, but there are blurred lights in the background? It’s a favorite wedding dance floor shot. This effect is called shutter dragging.