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How to create a realistic shallow depth of field effect in Photoshop

Mar 25, 2019 John Aldred

Shooting with a shallow depth of field has become so popular in the last few years that it’s almost become a cliché. But it remains…



A comprehensive guide to photographing the Milky Way

Mar 11, 2019 Ross Schram von Haupt

Introduction This guide will be a walkthrough on the basics of Milky Way photography. It is best for beginners, but even intermediate and expert photographers…



I made my own DIY adapter to use Sony E mount lenses on my Nikon Z7

Mar 11, 2019 Yoshi Imamura

To use the Nikon Z7 camera with my Sony system, I needed to make a mount adaptor to attach Sony E Mount (NEX) optics on…



Get a ring flash for only $14.99

Feb 27, 2019 Udi Tirosh

  Almost eight years ago we set out a lofty goal, put a ring flash in the hands of every hot-shoe-strobe photographer in the world. This…



How to shoot those crazy dance floor light streak photos with flash

Feb 18, 2019 John Aldred

I’ve lost track of the number of people who’ve asked me how to shoot this type of photo over the years. The basic concept…



Two simple ways to use any lens for macro photography

Feb 11, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

If you want to shoot macro photography, sure, you can buy dedicated macro lenses. But, there are two simpler and cheaper ways to go macro…



How to eliminate reflections on glass when shooting with flash

Jan 30, 2019 John Aldred

Usually, when we hear about reflection issues with photography, especially with flash, it’s on glasses. The type people wear on their faces. We’ve posted about…



Nikon launches ultra-wide 14-30mm f/4 lens for Z series

Jan 8, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

At CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nikon announced that Z series of lenses is going wide: NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is the latest addition…



Check out this free flash photography course for headshots and portraits

Jan 2, 2019 John Aldred

With the prolific use of flash in photography these days, and the amount of information that is out there, you’d think it would be…



How To Photograph The Stars – A guide to astrophotography

Dec 11, 2018 Richard Johnston

Before we get started it’s essential to understand that astrophotography takes time and practise in order to achieve good results, so don’t get frustrated if…