Real or Photoshop? In the early days of Photoshop it was easy to spot a heavily-manipulated image. However, Photoshop has grown over the past 25 years to become the gold standard in image-editing, and has become so robust and advanced that the editing process makes everything look seamless and believable. Some people think it’s easy […]
New Nepal Earthquake: Here’s How You Can Help
Another deadly 7.3 magnitude Nepal earthquake struck Nepal again nearly two weeks after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed over 10,000 people (with several hundreds still missing) on April 25th. As of right now there are 48 deaths reported so far in, but the number will likely rise as rescue workers search for survivors in the […]
Sony Touchless Shutter App: Leave Your Cable Release at Home
If you’re a Sony shooter the new Touchless Shutter app will be a much welcomed feature. Whether you’re a Landscape or still life photographer who needs to stop down your camera, or take long exposures without shake, you know the importance of having a cable release in the field. The Sony Touchless Shutter app allows […]
Free Lightroom Film Emulation Presets From VSCO Film 00
With the announcement of Adobe Lightroom 6 yesterday, VSCO Film announced a free starter pack called VSCO FILM® 00, a collection of film emulation presets that processes your RAW photos (JPEGs too, but with a few more steps included) into classic film types, including Kodak Gold 100 and Kodak Tri-X. The presets work remarkably well […]
Pro Bono, Oh No!
When is it all right for a photographer to work Pro Bono? This is the age old question, and has become more prevalent during the massive paradigm shift in photography, i.e., digital photography bridging the gap between beginner, novice, hobbyist and professionals. There is a YouTube video making its rounds on the internet posted yesterday […]
Get Your Artisanal Selfie Stick Now…
Motorola certainly knows how to grab attention, especially when they take a jab at the artisanal market. Check out this parody mocking hand-crafted photography gear known as the #motoselfiestick. Well, it turns out they are really selling something. Their Moto X phone indeed comes with a leather-bound backing option, and if you’re really feeling in […]
R.I.P. Paul C. Buff, AlienBees Creator
I’m sad to announce that Paul C. Buff passed away this week at the young age of 78. Buff was an innovator of sound equipment, and became a pioneer when he introduced the first affordable studio lighting equipment that both amateur and professional photographers could afford. Buff’s entry in the market made it easier for […]
Calculate your Depth of Field and Bokeh
Want to see how focal length, aperture, distance can affect your depth of field? Check out this calculator that shows how camera settings and distance can affect your focus. Whether you’re new to photography, or just want a quick reference tool, visit dofsimulator.net/en/ to try it out for yourself.
March Deals on Olympus Cameras & Lenses
My fellow North Americans (sorry to the rest of the world :(), check out these deals from Olympus. If you’re in the market for a new Olympus mirrorless camera and lenses, or the new Olympus SH-2 featuring RAW support, www.getolympus.com is running some incredible deals all month. Click on the links below to purchase and […]
The Original Photoshop, Developing Film in the Darkroom
A lot of the techniques we find in Photoshop are rooted in original darkroom techniques. The chemical processes and techniques were edited by dodging, burning, feathering, etc., in order to make an image look good. If you ever wondered what the actual process was like, check out Konrad Eek’s homage to the film days in […]