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RAW image files are a photographer’s boon. They capture all the data from the camera’s sensor, offering unparalleled quality and flexibility in post-processing. However, their complexity often makes them tricky to handle, especially when it comes to viewing them on standard software like Windows Photo Viewer. Why Are RAW Files Difficult to Open? Unprocessed Data: […]
Being asked to be a wedding photographer is a huge responsibility! Someone has trusted you with capturing the memories of what could be the biggest day of their lives! Have you got the right gear to get the job done? Gear can be a bit of a sensitive topic, and every photographer is different. Some […]
The rolling shutter effect is a well-known challenge in the world of photography and videography. This post will delve into what causes rolling shutter artifacts, how they can negatively impact your work, and discuss an exciting development from Sony that promises to address this issue. What is Rolling Shutter? Rolling shutter occurs because the camera’s […]
Representing the next generation of image editing, GenErase is an advanced tool that elevates the standard for erasing and refining visual elements in photographs. It not only removes undesirable visual distractions from your images but also applies content-aware AI techniques to replace these elements intelligently. This process results in a composition that is both focused […]
Depth of field (DOF) is one of the most important factors in determining the look and feel of a photograph. It’s also the most overlooked for photographers moving from a point-and-shoot camera to a DSLR camera. With a DSLR, you have a huge amount of control over depth of field, and you should know how […]
Most of us have received critiques of our work at some point of our life. Some of the most subjective feedback is that directed at works of art. Photography is no exception. With a lot of people picking up photography as a hobby, it’s no wonder that a lot of photography related forums are created […]
Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life—sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that make taking pictures on the streets after dark an even more adventurous experience in street […]
After teaching photography for a number of years and constantly documenting myself on the subject, I often find educational material being all the same and just a little bit boring. Then I stumbled across an amazing book by Michael Freeman called The Photographer’s Mind. It had a lot of new pertinent elements that I really […]
Professional photography is a fantastic way to celebrate important moments in your life. It also allows all of the family members to be in the image as well. Finally, it creates true custom works of art. However, those images will account for a tiny fraction of the photographs that will take place in your life. […]
As something of an interesting experiment, I asked my Twitter followers to answer this question: “What are the top business errors by ‘rookie’ photographers?” Within just a few minutes I had several great responses, and thought they would make a great article. It’s one thing to be a great photographer, but very much another to […]
