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148 photo editing tools and apps for every possible need
Nazar Begen
Hi photo lovers, In the past two months, I’ve been doing a market research for my project, Photolemur. I looked for different tools in the area of...
10 tips for candid street photography
Eric Kim
I think in street photography, there are many different “sub-genres.” For example, you have the traditional candid street photography, you have “street portraits” (taking photos...
An Introduction to Infrared Photography
Rick Battle
The human eye is incapable of seeing infrared light, so Infrared photography is truly a way to show your audience something they can never see...
This is how I meter and expose landscapes for color film
Alex Burke
Looking back through my archives, I realized that I’ve covered topics like film selections and scanning film but to date I’ve skipped one really important part:...
This old Soviet camera cost £4 at a London flea market
Zorki Photo
The Zenit E is one of the Soviet Union’s most enduring photographic legacies. Designed in the mid-1960s, it was produced on an eye-watering scale. Millions...
Why The Golden Ratio Is Better Than The Rule Of Thirds
Jon Sparkman
A long time ago I was a young art student, being told about the “Rule Of Thirds”. I was told it’s one of the most...
How to capture compelling compositions in your photography
Drew Hopper
Every great photograph consists of three key elements. First and foremost composition, lighting and of course the moment. Look at any great image and you’ll...
Is the 5D Mark IV the perfect wedding camera? No, but it comes pretty close
Albert Palmer
I’m a professional wedding photographer and I use my cameras at least 1-3 times a week. Often for 10-12 hours a day and in quite...
Improving your night photography with foreground lighting
Jesse Thornton
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to night photography is incorporating good foreground elements, but learning a few simple tricks will instantly elevate...
How to build a high quality digital photo display
James Wallace
Most of you who read this web page take copious amounts of photographs. Unless you have unlimited wall space and a massive ink budget along...