Roberto Bertero says his love of photography is just a personal excuse to spend more time in the mountains, capturing landscapes that will never appear same and paying tribute to places that display a magnificence that is hard to capture fully with his photography equipment. His personal, endless journey exploring familiar and new locations, and his patience and dedication in … [Read more...]
42 Unique Gifts for Photographers
Gift shopping for birthdays and holidays can be a joy or a burden, depending on who you're shopping for. It can be especially difficult to shop for someone who already has everything, or who doesn't say what they want. Fortunately, if that person is a photographer, there's always something awesome you can get. Here's a list of 42 unique gifts for photographers, organized … [Read more...]
Creating a Sparkling Fairy Dust Scene in Photoshop
Have you ever stared in wonder at a magical fairyland image and wondered how the “magic” was created? How the pocket of light magically enveloped the subject, or how the sparkling fairy dust seemed to trail perfectly from the fairy wings? Fairy Dust Photoshop Tutorial Surely this can all be done in post-processing right? The answer is, absolutely yes! Let’s face it, … [Read more...]
10 Helpful Online Photography Courses for the Outdoor Photographer
It's natural for someone who loves photography and the outdoors to focus on taking a lot of photos out in nature, or even to pursue a career as a professional landscape or adventure photographer. Becoming a skilled outdoor photographer takes a lot of practice, both in learning how to use your gear and in developing composition and shooting techniques. One great way to … [Read more...]
Clakit Strap Packs: Secure Storage Attached to Backpacks for Phones, Passports, and More
Clakit is a company that has created a product that transforms backpack straps into easily accessible, secure storage. For photographers who are used to carrying around their gear in a backpack and want to keep their smartphone or documents in a convenient location while traveling, these pouches are something to consider trying out. The Strap Pack is a pouch for phones, … [Read more...]
Hurricane Maria: Before and After Night Satellite Images of Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico hard last week, leaving behind it a path of destruction including extensive power outages throughout the island, lack of clean water and mobile phone service, and extensive damage to roads and buildings that will take years to repair. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released before and after night satellite images … [Read more...]
Focus Stacking Tutorial: Photoshop and Lightroom Workflow
Mark Denney is a landscape photographer based out of North Carolina who also runs a YouTube channel covering Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials along with landscape photography focused gear reviews. One of his recent video topics is a tutorial on focus stacking, a post processing technique that enables you to create maximum depth of field within a photo without suffering from a … [Read more...]
Creative Photoshop Actions, Light Leaks, and Textures by Forefathers
A lot of photographers will say they spend more time in front of their computers editing instead of taking pictures out in the field. It can take years of practice to develop a solid editing workflow and a creative style that may be used for the life of someone's photography career. Lightroom and Photoshop are two of the most popular software programs photographers use to edit … [Read more...]
75+ Helpful Fall Photography Tips
Fall (Autumn) is a favorite time of year for many photographers. The colors are spectacular, cloudy days still bring great photo opportunities, and the changing of the season brings out new photo ideas that may have been lingering all year long. The peak fall colors don't last long though so being prepared with your equipment, knowledge, and where you want to shoot is important … [Read more...]
60 Breathtaking Fall Images For Your Inspiration
Fall is a dream season for photographers. It's the time when nature explodes with color and misty mornings are whispering "Hey look at me, wouldn't I make just the most amazing photograph?" The changing leaves and weather conditions can create beautiful scenes out of ordinary landscapes. Taking fall images can also be much more enjoyable with less people you have to rub … [Read more...]