White balance is a tool for shaping the mood and tone of your image. Whether it’s the chill of a winter morning or the warmth of a glowing sunset, white balance offers control over how your viewers feel when they look at your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s not just about owning better gear—it’s about developing technical expertise, refining your style, and mastering the intangible qualities that set advanced photographers apart. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The turn of the new year is the perfect time for reflection and renewal. For photographers, this moment can be used to evaluate the practices that either propel creativity or hold it back. As we step into 2025, I’m taking stock of the ways I work, create, and connect, making conscious decisions about what to carry forward and what to leave behind. Here’s my roadmap for growth and fulfillment in photography for the coming year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2024, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sometimes the best results come from unexpected challenges. A seemingly wrong gear choice at a wedding shoot turned into a lesson in creativity, pushing boundaries and proving the value of adapting to your circumstances. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Offering a bright maximum aperture and a versatile 43mm equivalent focal length, the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR is designed for creating sharp, dynamic images with beautifully blurred backgrounds. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creating depth in your images can transform a flat photograph into something visually compelling. Here's how a good Lightroom edit can do that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Converting color photos to black and white can highlight textures and contrasts in ways color cannot. Here's how to do it in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’ve noticed that dramatic photos, full of bright colors from a sunset or a scenic view, get the most likes on social media. People aren’t liking the photographer’s skillful technique; they’re liking what they’re seeing—the colors, the location, etc. Of course, many of these photos are taken by photographers solely because of the colors or the view, with no other reason. Landscape and street photography, in particular, saturate social media feeds, and most of the photos are simply nice views, vibrant colors, or dramatic, high-contrast lighting. Then there are those who have taken up... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Simon Burn)

Editing your photos is just as important as capturing them. By mastering a few key tools in Lightroom and Photoshop, you can fix imperfections, enhance details, and transform an image into something extraordinary. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Understanding terms like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed helps you take control of your shots instead of relying on automatic settings. This knowledge can make a huge difference in the quality of your photos, no matter what you shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

OK, that sounds a bit dramatic, but hear me out. At the beginning of 2024, I was looking for a community offering a weekly photo assignment, and I came across 52Frames. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Amy Howard)

The Nikon Z50 II offers an affordable entry into Nikon’s mirrorless Z-mount ecosystem with improvements over its predecessor. But with some notable limitations, how does it stack up against the competition? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Choosing the right camera for your work can be challenging, especially with so many options promising to revolutionize your photography. Testing different systems can provide valuable insights, but it can also lead to wasted time and money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Audio editing can be a challenge, but mastering Adobe Audition can save you time and make your projects shine. Whether you’re cleaning up a podcast or working on a wedding video, having the right techniques in your toolbox can make all the difference. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Announcing ON1 Pro and Lightpanel! We’re excited to announce the launch of ON1 Pro, a new brand from ON1 designed to meet the unique workflow challenges faced by professional photographers. While ON1 is expanding with this new line, they’re not going anywhere—their nearly 20 years of developing photo editing software will continue to power everything they do, including growing the ON1 product line and ON1 Photo RAW. The first product under the new ON1 Pro brand, Lightpanel, is an AI assistant that works seamlessly inside Adobe Lightroom Classic. This new application, designed for high-volume portrait and wedding photographers, will deliver AI-driven culling, AI-driven editing, and soon, job tracking—right inside the Lightroom Classic workflow. All of it is designed to cut the...

In years of covering product announcements and trends for Fstoppers, I’ve observed a camera industry caught between reverence for its storied past and the gravitational pull of an ever-shifting technological landscape. The last decade has introduced mirrorless revolutions, ever-higher resolutions, astonishing autofocus gains, and previously unthinkable low-light capabilities. Yet it’s clear that technical specs alone no longer guarantee relevance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Getting started with a new camera can feel overwhelming when faced with countless menu options and settings. Your first steps with a new camera will shape your entire experience, making it crucial to understand the essential settings that actually matter for taking great photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The weight of camera gear on your shoulders is more than just a physical burden - it can fundamentally alter how you approach and create images. Carrying less equipment might seem limiting at first, but it can push you to see beyond the obvious shots and discover fresh creative opportunities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II aims to refine an already impressive camera with a host of practical upgrades. Building on the success of the original R5, the Mark II brings enhancements designed to appeal to those who need speed, precision, and advanced features while maintaining exceptional image quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)