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With every new iteration of any software, developers push out improvements that usually make the performance better. While Lightroom works great most of the time, it does tend to get slow and sluggish. In this video, photographer Pye Jirsa from SLR Lounge shares 9 tips to speed up Lightroom performance: 1. Enable GPU Acceleration Lightroom […]
Have you ever taken a shot of something moving quickly and found that the image didn’t really capture the feel of the motion involved? Sure, the subject was sharp but the energy in the movement was lost. One way to capture that energy in a still is to use the art of motion blur. Filmmaker […]
Sunrise is a romantic and very magical moment, and many savvy photographers try to use this opportunity of fantastic light—so called the golden hour—to shoot the sun’s rays over the landscape that surrounds them. Here are some truly breathtaking photos that we found from the early risers of the photography world: If you’re new to […]
How many times have you been advised to photograph landscapes during the magical golden hour? Golden hour light makes almost anything look great. Consequently, the images come out great, too. However, this doesn’t necessarily imply that you should always wait for the sunrise and sunset to shoot landscapes. Landscape photographer, Nigel Danson shares tips and […]
Camera technology has advanced so much that just about anyone can take good photos. (Not necessarily great photos–that has more to do with composition, subject matter, effective use of light and shadow, etc.) However, if there’s one item that helps in taking better shots, it’s the humble tripod. Many of us believe that a tripod […]
When most photographers start out, they carry their cameras everywhere. If you remember your early days as a photographer, you might recall that you had no particular interest and shot almost anything, anywhere. But as time goes by, you become more particular about where and what you shoot. You then start taking your camera out […]
Photography has become more convenient since the introduction of digital cameras. While the concepts remain the same, the technology has improved by leaps and bounds making the workflow more efficient. However, film photography hasn’t lost its charm. Photographer Logan Baker with Shutterstock shares six useful tips for shooting portraits using film: 1. Metering Analog cameras […]
Animal photographers need to be prepared for the unknown. They need to study the behavior and language of animals to know their every move. Shooting with long telephoto lenses from a distance is often the most practical technique. This way animals are not disturbed and we can capture a real and natural scene. But sometimes […]
Low light photographer Serge Ramelli shares some elementary beginner photography mistakes that most photographers tend to make at some point: 1. Shooting at the Wrong Time of Day Well, you probably know where this is going. Light. Shooting at the wrong time of day means not utilizing the sensational golden light at the golden hour […]
Not all photographers are lucky enough to own a full-fledged studio. While some rent studios, others make do with a small home studio in the basement or spare room. If you fall in the latter category, photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama has just the right tutorial for you. In this video, he walks through how […]
