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Lens distortion is a common issue in photography that affects the shape, size, and sharpness of images. This optical aberration occurs due to the imperfections in camera lenses. There are primarily two types of lens distortions: barrel distortion and pincushion distortion. Barrel Distortion occurs when the edges of an image appear to bulge outward, giving […]
Eric Yang, CEO of Topaz Labs, recently shared an insightful update on the future of the company’s photo editing and video products, marking what he describes as the most significant evolution since their first AI product was introduced six years ago. Here’s an overview of what users can expect from Topaz Labs in the near […]
American football photography offers challenges which are very different than those of traditional photography. In this article, I will introduce you to helpful techniques to get you up to speed with gear and technique, so you can catch the winning touchdown this fall! Equipment A fast DSLR camera and lens are an absolute must. The […]
Culling photos in Adobe Lightroom is an essential step in a photographer’s workflow, allowing you to select the best images from a shoot for editing and presentation. Here are some effective strategies to streamline the culling process: Use Flags and Ratings Efficiently: Flags: Quickly flag your photos as “Picks” (P key) for those you like, […]
In the digital age, capturing a photo is only half the battle; the true magic happens in post-processing. This is where Lightroom Editing Mastery, an online course meticulously designed for both budding and seasoned photographers, steps in to transform the way we enhance our photographs. Unlike the generic advice scattered across the internet, this course […]
Learning how to use a camera and its various modes can significantly improve your photography skills, allowing you to creatively control your camera and adapt to different shooting conditions. Here’s a recommended order for learning camera modes, starting from the basics to more advanced settings: Auto Mode (A or Auto): Most cameras have an automatic […]
Capturing sharp photographs is by far the toughest technical skill in street photography. People move quickly, you are often moving quickly, the light isn’t usually ideal, and you sometimes have to frame instantly and suddenly. When I take a look at other people’s street work, one of the most common problems I notice is that the […]
Creating high-quality prints of photographs involves numerous considerations, with one of the most critical being the print resolution. The print resolution, measured in dots per inch (DPI), determines the level of detail and clarity of the printed image. The optimal DPI setting depends on various factors, including the purpose of the print, the viewing distance, […]
In the world of photography, the aperture of a lens plays a crucial role in not only controlling the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor but also in determining the quality and character of the image, especially its bokeh, or the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an […]
We’re all familiar with the cropping tool in our image editing programs. Unfortunately, it is one of the most widely used editing tools, mainly because it’s easy to forget to frame pictures before snapping the shutter. Yes, it is easy to crop images to get rid of ugly background extras, like empty water bottles, and […]
