Filters are tools that improve landscape photography by controlling light and enhancing details. They help balance exposure, reduce glare, and boost colors in ways cameras alone can’t. This video and article explain how to use graduated neutral density (ND) filters, polarizers, and UV filters effectively, with practical examples to show their impact.

The colors in your photos aren't always perfect straight from the camera. Knowing how to easily and naturally restore vibrant colors, especially in plants or trees, will dramatically improve your images without making them feel fake or overdone.

Photography’s power to freeze memories, creating timeless images, relies heavily on mastering precise lighting and thoughtful composition. Understanding these techniques can significantly improve your ability to make compelling photographs that stand the test of time.

Photographing iconic locations is appealing because these spots guarantee visually pleasing shots, but they can severely limit your creativity. While the convenience is tempting, taking unique photos at popular sites requires a thoughtful shift in approach.

In technology, being first doesn't guarantee success—it often guarantees failure. The photography industry is littered with brilliant innovations that arrived years or even decades before the world was ready for them. These weren't bad ideas executed poorly; they were revolutionary concepts that failed because the supporting ecosystem, consumer behavior, or complementary technologies hadn't caught up yet.

Using clipping masks in Photoshop might seem like something aimed mostly at graphic designers, but there are times when this tool can improve your photo edits. Knowing when and how to use a clipping mask can simplify certain editing tasks and give your images a more polished look.

Color coordination in photography isn't just about aesthetics; it creates a stronger emotional impact. Getting colors right elevates your images, making them feel intentional and refined.

Wacom’s Cintiq line offers precision illustration and editing pen displays with high-resolution screens and reliable color accuracy. These three new options take them to a whole new level.

Autofocus seems straightforward, but mastering it often makes the difference between sharp, professional shots and frustratingly blurry misses. Knowing when and how to adjust your camera’s autofocus modes gives you control over image clarity and creative depth.

Bad weather can elevate your photographs from ordinary snapshots to compelling, dramatic images. Understanding how to shoot effectively and safely in challenging conditions like rain is essential if you want to capture unique, memorable shots.

Choosing locations responsibly and approaching photography thoughtfully can significantly improve your experience and the meaning of your images. Understanding when to shoot and when to hold back is a key skill that deepens your relationship with both the environment and your craft.

Landscape photography on film offers unique challenges and rewards, especially when you push beyond clear skies and perfect conditions. The desire for dramatic weather and careful composition is crucial if you're looking to elevate your work beyond the predictable.

Every photography forum has the same advice: "Start with a cheap tripod and upgrade later when you know what you need." It sounds reasonable—why spend $500 on a tripod when you're not even sure you'll use it regularly? So you buy the $50 Amazon special with 4.5 stars and 10,000 reviews, thinking you've made a smart financial decision.

Starting a wedding season strong sets the tone for the rest of your year. Having a clear process to prep ensures that you capture every opportunity effectively.

If you've struggled to understand Lightroom, or if your photo edits feel inconsistent and unpredictable, this tutorial provides a clear path forward. Clearly grasping each editing step helps you consistently achieve professional-quality results.

Let’s face it—AI is here to stay. Whether we like it or not, it’s not going anywhere. When it first emerged a few years back, I have to admit that I didn’t pay much attention to it. It felt like just another tech buzzword because of how immature it seemed. But fast forward to now: it’s evolving faster than most of us can keep up with, and it’s beginning to change the creative industry in a very real way.

Understanding how to effectively utilize natural lighting allows you to capture striking images without complex equipment. Here's what you need to know.

Capturing waterfalls can be tricky because of changing seasonal conditions, but understanding how these shifts affect your photos makes your shots significantly better. Knowing how and when to visit specific locations can dramatically elevate your results.

Change in photography can feel unsettling, but it's an opportunity too. When your favorite landscapes shift unexpectedly, you get a fresh chance to tell new stories.

I must confess, in my 40 years as a photographer, I’ve never once used a fisheye lens. I’ve not seen the point. When I was younger, I thought the idea of a distorted image was silly. But recently, I’ve become bored with my photography. I’ve been looking to try new things and explore more creative ways of shooting subjects like landscapes, street, and travel. As I pondered how I might achieve this, Laowa called.

You've delivered beautiful photos exactly as promised, but the client is furious. What should have been a celebration of great work becomes a nightmare of disputes, revision requests, and threats of negative reviews.

Millions of photos hit the internet daily, yet very few stick in your memory. Knowing how to make your photos stand apart from the crowd isn't just helpful—it's essential for your growth and satisfaction as a creative.

Last night, I got a chance to have an early peek at the upcoming Fuji GFX Eterna cinema camera. Set to be released later this year, the camera puts a large format sensor in a cinema-focused body that promises to be a serious tool for high-quality filmmaking.

There's a powerful reason to slow down before pressing the shutter button. Knowing how to visualize compositions in the landscape is crucial for creating engaging photos, making your images genuinely compelling rather than merely pretty.

The Thunderbolt and broader USB-C hub space is crowded with options from budget to premium, offering a dizzying array of ports. ProGrade, makers of excellent high-performance storage, are diving into this space with their first hub: a Thunderbolt 4–based hub designed around their card reader ecosystem. Does this hub have what it takes to stand out from the crowd?

Creativity isn’t enhanced by the gear you buy or the tools you own; it's cultivated by quiet spaces away from distractions. If you’re serious about improving creatively, recognizing boredom as a beneficial state rather than a problem can transform your practice.

The RolleiFlex 3.5F, with its classic Schneider lens, holds a special place in film photography—when it works. Reliability can be tough, but photographers keep coming back because when it's good, it’s outstanding.

Using a large umbrella for lighting portraits can significantly change the mood and quality of your images. Whether you're after smooth, wrinkle-free skin or dramatic shadows, understanding this versatile setup is great for getting exactly the look you want.

Getting the editing right on your photos is tricky. It’s easy to slip into patterns that don't give the results you want, even if you've been editing images for years.

I am not going to lie, I have been stuck in an awful rut for almost a year. My creativity took a dramatic fall, and I had no get-up-and-go when it came to photography. Until now...

Sigma has just announced a new line of cinema lenses featuring a wide T1.3 aperture across a line of 8 new lenses.

Photography didn't just evolve technologically—it fundamentally altered how humans behave, interact, and see themselves. These five moments didn't just introduce new features or platforms; they rewired our brains and created entirely new social behaviors that didn't exist before. Each represents a permanent shift in human psychology that we can never undo.

Rescuing an underexposed photo can feel like a tricky balancing act between recovering detail and avoiding noise. Mastering this skill transforms otherwise lost shots into worthwhile images.

Burnout almost cost a photographer his love for photography, highlighting how easily turning a hobby into a profession can extinguish creativity. This cautionary tale could help you safeguard your own passion from a similar fate.

Jaws isn’t just iconic cinema; it's a lesson in turning creative adversity into brilliance.

PolarPro is continuing to take us back on a nostalgic journey to celebrate the golden era of film photography and filmmaking with the launch of a new gold mist filter, called CineGold.

Editing forest scenes in Lightroom Classic can quickly become tricky because of stark contrasts between shadow and light. Knowing how to handle this complexity can elevate your landscape photos from average to exceptional.

Ten years ago, I booked a one-way ticket to Australia, packed my camera, and set out with no real plan—just a gut feeling that I wanted to see the world and somehow make photography my life. I didn’t go to film school. I didn’t know what licensing was. And I definitely didn’t understand how hard it would be to build a sustainable creative career while living out of a backpack.

You're halfway through wedding family formals when Grandma starts rearranging everyone's positions because "the boys should be taller in the back." Uncle Bob pulls out his phone to show you better lighting techniques he saw on YouTube. The teenage cousin rolls their eyes and slouches every time you raise your camera. Meanwhile, your actual client—the bride who hired and is paying you—stands helplessly in her wedding dress watching her family hijack the photos she's been dreaming about for months.

After 10 years behind the lens, a photographer sits down to unpack meaningful lessons and overlooked truths from his photography career. Like you, he has confronted uncertainty and crafted success through thoughtful, consistent work.

Getting your photos perfectly in focus isn't always simple. Yet, mastering autofocus is crucial—if you miss focus badly enough, your shot might be unusable no matter how skilled you are at editing afterward.

Panasonic’s new 24-60mm f/2.8 lens is better than the 24-70mm f/2.8... and $800 cheaper?

Printing your photography can feel daunting, expensive, or overly complicated, but it doesn't have to be. More importantly, seeing your work in physical form might fundamentally change your connection to your art.

If you've ever wondered if an older lens can still deliver high-quality images on newer cameras, you're about to get your answer. The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens has been retested on modern gear, revealing how this classic performs today.

Choosing a wide angle lens is usually a balancing act between cost and performance. An excellent lens can transform your shots, while a disappointing one can hold your creativity back.

You can learn how to light paint subjects in a matter of minutes. You'll learn how to do it well. And you'll learn how to do it inexpensively (if you want). Let's go!

Photography has evolved dramatically over the past 50 years, but certain cameras didn't just capture images—they fundamentally altered the entire medium. These five cameras didn't just introduce new features; they sparked revolutions that are still shaping how we create and consume photography today.

You can have all the talent in the world. You can learn perfect lighting, sharp edits, flawless vision, but if you're not surrounded by the right people, none of it will matter. That’s the part no one tells you. Talent isn’t the issue. The real issue is isolation.