Shooting in bright sunlight can be one of the most frustrating challenges for photographers. The harsh light often blows out highlights, flattens shadows, and leaves distracting glare bouncing off every surface. But with the right tools, you can turn that intense light into your friend instead of your enemy. One…
Photographic studio lighting technique: Glass
This is part of an ongoing assignment from Dr. T at Platypod. We reviewed ideas in the book, Light, Science and Magic by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua to share. Here is a way to add nice soft specular and shape forming light patterns. Here’s a link to the article…
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Recipe | The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Spice meets creamy! This Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is cool, tangy, and just the right amount of zesty heat. Perfect for drizzling, dipping, or smothering on everything from salads to tacos.…
The Golden Merganser: About the Image
My best photographs are usually a surprise to me. Long after I’ve made them, they feel familiar and almost inevitable as I look back on them, but not one of them could I have really ever anticipated at the time. The light, the composition, even the subject—I often never see…
Enjoy early bird offers for Luminar major fall upgrade!
In case you missed it, exciting upgrades are on the way for Luminar Neo users. In November 2025, Skylum will be releasing the first phase of the Luminar Ecosystem. This coincides with the availability of Luminar Neo across all major platforms (Android, ChromeOS, and iOS), enabling seamless editing experience and…
Creating smoky water effects with K&F CONCEPT Filters
On my recent trip to the coast, I took along the K&F CONCEPT Magnetic Filter Kit, and it was the perfect chance to test out how well these filters handle long exposure seascapes. Instead of using a single heavy ND, I stacked the CPL with the included ND filters from…
Weekly Meal Plan #56 | The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. If you’re dreaming of calmer evenings and meals everyone actually enjoys, this weekly meal plan is for you. Print the shopping list, stock up, and get ready for comforting, easy…
Using a pancake lens for a super compact street photography setup
Been thinking about a compact camera setup but would rather not buy a new camera? Getting a pancake lens instead would be an easy and maybe even cost-effective solution. Case in point is the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5, which photographer and YouTuber InkaShashinka recently took for a test around the streets of Tokyo. The…
K&F CONCEPT Magnetic Filter Kit (CPL + ND8 + ND64 + Magnetic Adapter Ring)
The K&F Concept 72mm magnetic filter kit is a fantastic balance of speed, quality, and portability. The magnetic swap system makes shooting faster and smoother, the coatings hold up impressively in real-world conditions, and the CPL/ND combination adds a lot of creative flexibility. From vibrant skies and contrast-rich B&W images…
Crispy Crack Wings (Viral TikTok Recipe)
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Meet your new wing obsession: Crack Wings. Salty, tangy, peppery, with a touch of sweetness. I’ve never seen a wing with a powder dusting so full of flavor! They are…