This is a riff on my favorite Peanut Sesame Noodles so check it out if you’re looking for more of a big meal. This is just for you, or for you and a lucky friend if you’re feeling generous. If you cannot find firm silken tofu, you can use silken…
Your camera is good enough to create photos for NatGeo!
Even if your gear is modest, if it’s been made in the past 10-15 years, it’s good enough to create photos for National Geographic. No, really. Why am I saying this? The camera we most likely own, even if it is 10-15 years old, is a sophisticated bundle of equipment.…
Review: Viltrox DC-A1 7″ Ultra-Bright On-Camera Monitor
The Viltrox DC-A1 stands out as a versatile and affordable on-camera monitor, offering high brightness, comprehensive monitoring tools, and flexible power options. Its lightweight design and robust feature set make it a valuable addition to any filmmaker’s or photographer’s toolkit, particularly for those frequently shooting in challenging lighting conditions. Source…
Finalists Announced: Wellcome Photography Prize 2025
‘Nemo’s garden’, 2021By Giacomo d’OrlandoCourtesy of WellcomePhotography Prize 2025 The Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 has announced its finalists, celebrating powerful visual storytelling at the intersection of global health, science, and human experience. This year’s entries were selected from an extraordinary group of finalists representing 18 countries, with stories ranging from…
Beginner basics: How to take better portraits
Portrait photography is a captivating art form that allows us to capture the essence of a person in a single frame. It has long been a favorite of mine, but this is not always the case. So, whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiast armed with a smartphone, there’s…
Photographing dragonflies – Photofocus
Went out to Bubbling Ponds to check out the bird population and got out there too late. I wanted to bring some images back and moved to a smaller set of targets. Dragonflies are quite beautiful but can be challenging to capture. I’ve got some tips that can make it…
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
Seasonings: If you don’t have the seasoning mixes or don’t want to use them, just add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a bit of freshly ground pepper into each of the flour and breadcrumb mixtures and it’ll taste great. But I LOVE max flavor, and I feel like using both…
How to use nostalgia effectively in photography
“Nostalgia is powerful, and it can trigger memories and feelings,” said London-based photographer Jamie Windsor, in his video above. I’m sure we can all agree to that. After all, there are so many poignant photography projects out there that can attest to this. The continuing film photography resurgence also remains…
AI masking: Fast headshot retouching
Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom make skin smoothing and other retouching enhancements fast, thanks to AI. Masking people in Camera Raw and Lightroom This works in Bridge or Lightroom Classic. Select a set of headshots and follow the following steps. Step one: Open the RAW files selected in Bridge by…
Teriyaki Meatball Foil Packets – Oven, Grill or Campfire Recipe
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. My meatball foil packets have juicy meatballs, sweet pineapple, colorful veggies, covered in sticky teriyaki sauce, and grilled to perfection. Easy to make, fun to eat, and no dishes to…