Known as the Emerald City, Seattle just might be the most scenic metropolitan area in the United States. The largest city in the Pacific Northwest offers visitors endless things to see and do. This is one of my favourite places to visit in the USA. Seattle is surrounded by evergreen forests,…
Five travel photography tips from a Nat Geo photographer
Are you dreaming of seeing your work on the pages of travel magazines? Or do you simply want to get better at travel photography? Whichever the case, it pays to learn from seasoned photographers themselves. For today’s inspiration, how about getting some valuable tips straight from a National Geographic photographer?…
Review: Boyalink 3 Wireless Microphones and Transmitter
There is no doubt that wireless recording is the way to go. No cords over which to trip. Easy placement of microphones with little intrusion is helpful. Size of these microphones make them unobtrusive while filming. Sound quality is superb. AI technology is being used very well here. Size, shape,…
Black and white photography tips
Julie Powell is a passionate photographer and educator, running online classes and workshops for still life, macro, food and portraits, based in Melbourne, Australia. Julie is also an award-winning digital artist and photographer who has a deep passion for fine art and conceptual photography, having exhibited in galleries in Europe,…
How I got the photo: Green apples in macro
You don’t necessarily need a macro lens to capture great macro images. Take these photos of a green apple. I used my Tamron 70 – 30mm lens, but as I cannot really get close enough for true macro, I used my Vella extension tubes. Light was supplied by my Godox…
All-new Photoshop Mobile app for Android now available
Starting today, the Photoshop on Android app (beta) is available for most popular Android smartphones, free on the Google Play Store. Photoshop mobile Photoshop mobile is designed to be intuitive and accessible for creators who prefer to work on their phones. The all-new Android app includes Photoshop’s iconic image editing…
Cauliflower Fritters Recipe | The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. These crispy cauliflower fritters are how I trick my kids into eating veggies. They even ask for seconds. The parmesan and savory seasonings make these golden, cheesy, and packed with…
Anatomy of a quick studio portrait
Compared to many, my studio space is relatively small at 15 feet x 15 feet. When working in this small of a space, full size umbrella lighting can be cumbersome. I’ve found that using the room walls themselves to bounce light works well with proper post processing. I explain below…
First look at DXO Pure Raw 5: Is it worth it?
In this video, I dive into DxO PureRaw 5 for the first time to see how it handles noise reduction and detail recovery on both sample and personal RAW images. Aimed at photographers who want cleaner, sharper results straight out of the camera without heavy manual editing, this walkthrough explores…
Reminder: Perfection in photography is subjective
Many of us could use this reminder to not get caught up in the pursuit of perfection in photography. Of course, this is easier said than done in the world of social media engagement, influencers, and online presence. However, Alex Kilbee of The Photographic Eye gives us a handful of…