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What a big surprise! We were not expecting to see these colors. It’s our fourth time in the Salt Flats of Uyuni (2015, 2017, 2018, 2023). Normally, the blue hour is blue, right? But not this time. It was red with some yellow right over the horizon, and then it was turning more pinkish. A crazy color show!

I recently made a ten-day timelapse video on two mobile phone cameras of my hometown of Manhattan Beach, California, for multiple sunsets, moonrises, flowing clouds and all sorts of stuff the naked eye rarely gets to see. And since it launched on YouTube, I’ve received so many questions about how the video came to be, what accessories were needed and which phone produces better timelapses. So let me fill you in.

Hello, film photography explorers! As you embark on your exciting journey into the world of film, it’s essential to be aware of some common mistakes that can trip up even the most enthusiastic beginners. But fear not! We’re here to guide you through these potential pitfalls and provide some handy tips to prevent them. So, let’s get in and turn those potential “oops” moments into successful “ah-ha” ones! You may want to check out this post about how to avoid shooting blank rolls too!

I've always been fascinated by timelapse videos, perhaps because my patience is dwindling as I grow older. Anyhow, I wanted to capture memories of an event where I wouldn't have been able to take pictures, and none of my family members could join me to help. This was the trigger to start the timelapse project, giving a purpose to the spare Raspberry Pi 4b I had lying around for some time. Yes, you're right, I was just searching for an excuse to start this project, and I did find it...

Underwater photography is a niche artform and the ultimate underwater camera needs to be equipped with a niche feature set – one fulfilled by the Nikon Z8. As the world transitions away from DSLR cameras, Nikon devotees have waited for the brand’s answer to its competitors’ smaller and more effective mirrorless models such as the Sony A7R V and Canon EOS R5. Finally, that wait is over and Nikon enthusiasts have a compelling reason to upgrade.

In this video, we're editing some RAW fall colors photographs from this weekend’s trip into the Smokey Mountains. Unedited, these images are quite flat and dull, and I want to edit them more true to life. So, I'll be showing you how I quickly edit my fall colors photos to make them POP in Adobe Lightroom Classic.

It’s not often that you get your hands on a Hasselblad, so when we received the Hasselblad X1D II 50C in the office, to say...

The first day of college may be exhilarating, but the next four years could be a mixed bag of emotions. The day of the wedding could be blissful, but the next few decades, or much less for some, could be navigated through both easy and treacherous terrain. In more recent times, going viral on social media might follow a similar trajectory. The moment of “virality” may be intoxicating, but the days, weeks, and months that follow could be thrilling and nauseating. Usually, the person who crashes into newfound fame will hardly know what to do afterward. Why? Because they didn’t prepare for it. People rarely plan to “go viral,” so if they do, everything that follows is essentially a novelty.

shooting drone footage at sea is challenging, here are some tips to help you out

Tamron's newest lens is the interesting Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD, a lens that essentially works in reverse of the Sony design. Sony essentially take a standard zoom and made it wider, while Tamron has a taken a wide angle zoom and stretched it to reach 50mm. What’s more, their lens is an internally zooming lens that makes for a really intriguing gimbal lens due to the balance point staying constant. They have also aggressively priced the 17-40mm F4 at just $699 USD, which helps alleviate the biggest negative feedback I heard about the $1100 USD Sony lens; it was just too expensive. But is the Tamron a worthwhile option? We’ll explore that in the video review below or in the rest of this article.