The post Post-Production With AI: How remove.bg Speeds Up Your Editing appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. As a photographer, you know that creating stunning images doesn’t end when you press the shutter button. Post-production is where the magic truly happens—where you refine, enhance, and bring your creative vision to life. But let’s face it: Editing can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to tricky tasks like background removal. Whether you’re a beginner photographer or a pro, AI can make a real difference in your post-production process. These useful tools are changing the game, allowing you to streamline your workflow and focus on more creative and interesting work.  In this article, we’ll explore how AI-powered...

As photographers, we intuitively understand that color profoundly impacts our images, and there’s much more to it than meets the eye. Here are ways you can elevate your images by employing the power of color. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is generating buzz for good reason. This lens offers a bright f/1.4 aperture at a price point rarely seen for full frame lenses. How does it perform, though? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Editing is where your creative vision comes to life. It’s the step that polishes your work, giving each photo a unique signature. But getting carried away with edits can sometimes harm the final image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In photography, patience is often the difference between capturing a rushed shot and creating something truly meaningful. This is especially true for landscape photography, where the conditions—light, weather, and atmosphere—change by the minute. Waiting for just the right moment might seem difficult, but it can actually make the process more enjoyable and less stressful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You might have already heard from Adobe’s Photoshop update announcement on Monday, but a Beta version of Generative Expand is now available inside Photoshop’s Camera Rawr (and coming to Lightroom next, since all the stuff added to ACR also comes to Lightroom, but usually it’s Lightroom that gets the feature first, then ACR, but let’s not quibble). Anyway, it’s pretty incredible, but you WON’T SEE THIS FEATURE until you turn this feature on first. Here’s how: STEP ONE: Launch Photoshop (after, of course, you’ve downloaded the latest update which was released on Monday), and from the bottom of the Settings menu, choose “Camera Raw’ (as shown above). STEP TWO: In the list of Camera Raw preferences that appear on the left...

Choosing between zoom and prime lenses can significantly impact how you shoot landscapes. Each type offers unique advantages, but which one fits your needs better depends on what you prioritize—whether it’s convenience, sharpness, or control over your composition. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Street photography demands quick reflexes. Often, you’ll need to capture fleeting moments with no time to adjust your camera. Having your camera preset and ready ensures you won’t miss shots when the unexpected happens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Firsts are always an exciting thing. Now, world’s first? That's another category in and of itself. At Fstoppers, we had the pleasure of testing Sigma's brand new 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony E mount. A behemoth of specs in a tiny package. So, of course, we had to take it somewhere epic—and what better place than the lush, dark, and moody ancient forests of central Pennsylvania? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

Finding a versatile lens that covers everything from wide to telephoto can simplify your setup and make shooting more convenient. The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers that kind of flexibility. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The 10 Unique Gifts for Photographers: Low Budget and Creative Gifts appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Photographers are part of a very romantic profession; they capture every moment of life with their lenses and tell every story with their photos. Pro photographers and photography enthusiasts are a huge group – so if you are also looking for meaningful gifts for photographers, take a look at this article for some different photography gift ideas! 1. A compact tripod I think a tripod is an indispensable tool for both experienced photographers and beginners because handheld cameras can sometimes be unstable and a tripod ensures that the camera stays completely steady while shooting. Not all...

Old digital cameras are making a comeback, and it’s not just about nostalgia. With many newer cameras focusing on cutting-edge features, older models offer something different. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Masking is one of the most powerful tools in photo editing, especially when you're looking to bring out specific areas or elements in your images. If you’re not already using masking in Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw, you’re missing out on some of the most precise control you can have over your edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you're into landscape and portrait photography, finding the right camera for your needs can make all the difference. While fast-action shooting and convenience matter in many situations, there’s also something to be said for slowing down, being intentional, and capturing the perfect shot. The Hasselblad X2D might just be the camera to help you do that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

DxO has continued to innovate with tools for serious photo editors, and today they are releasing a significant update to ViewPoint 5, their tool that fixes geometry, perspective, and shapes. Anyone who does architectural or city photography is going to want this tool if they don't have it already. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Color toning is an essential tool in photo editing that lets you add a unique mood or style to your images. If you’ve been using Lightroom, you might be surprised to find that the same color grading tools are also available in Photoshop. Mastering these tools will help you bring your images to life in new ways, adding depth, warmth, or coolness where needed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography isn’t just about capturing beautiful images. It’s about solving a series of small problems every time you press the shutter. Whether it’s choosing the right orientation, framing your subject, or balancing exposure, each decision you make affects the outcome. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Benro makes some superb tripods, so I had high hopes for the quality of their monopod. Putting it through its paces, there was something about it that surprised me. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Understanding composition means balancing technical decisions with artistic expression, which gives your images both precision and soul. It’s not just about what you put into the frame but how you arrange those elements to create movement, balance, and engagement. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Well, that was fast. Adobe released a new update to Lightroom Classic today that addresses at least 3 bugs: Unable to export images from the collectionMasks from previous versions needed to be updated after the catalog upgradeIncorrect shortcuts listed for adjusting Brush size/Feather in the program help The bulleted links above will take you to the Adobe forum page where the bug was first reported if you need more info on any of them. Likewise, if you encounter any issues when using Lightroom Classic that same Adobe forum is the place to report those problems. That team is very responsive and the forum has other members who are quite knowledgeable and provide assistance with a lot of common problems people encounter....