What Happened? Adobe announced that Lightroom, as we know it, will now be known as “Lightroom Classic CC.” There is a new version called “Lightroom CC” and it’s completely new and cloud-based. If you decide to continue using the regular old Lightroom Classic, then not much will change for you. The new version has a …
Want to be an architectural photographer? Read my guide here
In this series of articles, I will explain what architectural photography is, and provide you with lots of information which will help you if you are considering embarking on a career as an architectural photographer. I will describe the business side of architectural photography, the equipment I use, and how I take and process my …
24 Things I Wish I Knew Before Photographing a Wedding
Are you getting ready to do wedding photography? Where do you start? If you are thinking about cameras, lighting and other aspects of taking a picture, you are only scratching the surface of what you need to become a successful wedding photographer. Technical competence in taking wedding pictures merely lets you think about the idea …
Review of the Aqua Backpack and Sling Bag from Miggo
Miggo is an interesting company that I have written about twice before on Improve Photography. I first learned about them when I saw a Kickstarter for their Agua Storm-Proof Holster. I was immediately intrigued, got my hands on one, and reviewed it in this article from last year. During that process, I got to know …
The Lensbaby Trio 28: An Exercise in Creativity
Anyone who has had the opportunity to use any of the Lensbaby lenses knows the unique effects that can be achieved with them. The Lensbaby Trio 28 is no exception. However, this lens is a little different than the other Lensbaby offerings. This article will explore how this lens operates and how using it may …
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View PostA Beginner’s Guide to High-Speed Photography
So you’re feeling the “Need for Speed?” You’ve seen some of those cool high-speed photos of dynamic action totally frozen and want to know what it takes to make them. You want to try a little “photo wizardry,” maybe stop things in mid-air? Well, let’s show you how. The longer you are a photographer, the …
Don’t Make These Commercial Photography Pricing Mistakes
As a follow up to avoiding failure on your first commercial shoot, in this article I will go into detail on a few pricing mistakes. I”ll also offer tips about how to price yourself for commercial photography shoots and how to make your bids when a company reaches out to you for a potential job. …
How to Set the F-Stop on a Camera for Any Photo
The f-stop, or aperture, is one of the key camera settings every photographer must master because it controls two critical things: the amount of light going through the lens and how deep the field of focus (depth of field) goes in your image. The larger the opening of the lens, the more light hits …
Canon 17-40 f4L Review. Cheap Lens, Great Results
In a world filled with hype on sharpness, clarity, and ultra wide angle lenses, Canon brings the next big hitter in their great lens line up. The Canon 17-40 f4L. Just kidding… Actually this lens came out in 2003 and is far from new. In fact this lens is probably due for a huge overhaul, …
15 Things To Do Every Time You Shoot a Concert
Photographing a concert requires good camera skills and a sharp eye but taking good images is only part of the job. You need to build trust with the bands, their management, and the venues by delivering a quality and consistent service. In this article, I will share with you my top tips that will help …
How to Remove People from Photographs in Photoshop
We’ve all been there. You spend lots of time planning a location for an epic image, even travelling from long distances to get there, only to find the location buzzing with activity from other people. Enough people to detract significantly from the image you were planning on getting. And returning at a later, quieter time …