Capturing images that are tack-sharp from the immediate foreground to the distant background becomes nearly impossible when using ultra-wide-angle lenses. Especially if you’re positioning your lens near the foreground element. We know that the best aperture for landscape photography is between f/7.1 and f/13. This is the go-to range for most landscape photographers, but when using extreme wide-angle compositions, it’s quite likely you’ll return home to find half the images out of focus. Unfortunately, this happens way too often. Even a narrow aperture such as f/22 won’t give you the perfect fr ..read more

Income generated from your photography can be as diverse as the landscapes we photograph. With visual media required from brands, businesses, publishers, and creative clients, there’s a world of opportunity awaiting those seeking a career as a freelance photographer. If you’ve considered blending your love of travel with a photography career or are just keen to dabble by licensing the odd image, getting photos published, or working on creative campaigns, this article will share a few insights into how you can get started. Firstly, one common misconception surrounding a freelance photography ca ..read more

As I write this, the Polar Nights are upon us here in Northern Norway. For the next month, we are left without the sun. A month of darkness before the sun slowly returns with its beauty. The Polar Night might sound depressing, but just because the sun doesn’t rise doesn’t mean there’s no presence of light. The light during this period can be magical.  But how can you capture beautiful images during this period? How can you make the most out of low-light situations?  Let’s find out! What are Polar Nights?  This might be the first time you hear about them, so if that’s the case, l ..read more

It's that time of year again when amazing deals and offerings appear all over the place. This year is no different and great sales are starting even weeks before Black Friday begins.  This is good news for photographers who want to purchase a new camera, lens or other accessories. It's unlikely that there will be such good deals again until next year.  There are thousands of great photography Black Friday deals and it's impossible to list them all here, but below I've gathered some of the very best. I'll updated the list as new offers are announced. Featured Photography Black Frida ..read more

Post-processing can be a big and scary world. There are endless software, terms, and techniques, so filtering out the most important things can be tricky. The terms Global and Local Adjustments are two that are crucial to understand. You see, only applying global adjustments is very limiting. It gives you minimal control over how the various techniques and adjustments are added to your photo.  In this article, we will look at what global and local adjustments are in post-processing, when to use them, the top ways of applying local adjustments, and why you need to under ..read more

Have you ever been ready to work on your photography and just felt uninspired and unmotivated? I definitely have! And it’s pretty frustrating! What you want is a boost of MOTIVATION! The good news is that no one NEEDS to feel motivated to create, but it really does make the work more enjoyable. Even if motivation isn’t a necessity, as a photographer and creative, I want it more often. For my own benefit, I’ve done a deep dive into what to do when motivation is lacking. There are quite a few ways to give it a boost and actually keep the motivation alive. These are my favorite tips and ideas ..read more

Adobe Lightroom and Camera RAW have been the go-to photo editors for photographers of all genres. But could this be about to change? There are now several alternatives, and today, we will look at one of the very best: DxO PhotoLab 7. Many of you are familiar with DxO through their Nik Collection or PureRAW plugins. From these, we’ve learned to expect quality regarding DxO software. So, what about PhotoLab 7? Should it be on your radar? That’s part of what we will look at in this PhotoLab 7 review. Let’s take a close look at the interface, tools, and performance and learn whether or not this is ..read more

Ian Plant was one of the very first photographers I started following. In many ways, it was his photos that convinced me to purchase a wide-angle lens. It’s been more than a decade since I first came across his work, and it amazes me how his work keeps evolving. Year after year, he’s able to create new and inspiring work, even when the bar is already set so high. So, it’s an honor to present Ian Plant as this month’s featured photographer. In this interview, you’ll learn more about him, his journey as a professional photographer, what inspires him, and much more. He’s even kind enough to share ..read more

Topaz Photo AI is far from cheap, but does combining DeNoise AI, Gigapixel AI, and Sharpen AI justify it? Do the tools work equally well within one photo editor as they do on the individual apps?  That’s part of what we will figure out in this Topaz Photo AI review. We will take a closer look at the interface and the tools and ultimately learn if it’s worth the money or if you’re better off purchasing the apps individually.  Let’s get straight to it:   What is Topaz Photo AI?  Topaz Labs has become a well-known name in the photography industry in recent years thanks to ..read more

Are your photos blurry? Do you struggle to get razor-sharp images? If this is a consistent problem you face, then there’s a big chance you’re making one or more mistakes in the field.  The good news is that these small mistakes are easy to overcome. You can avoid ever getting blurry photos again by following a few simple steps.  Let’s jump straight into it and find the reason why your photos are blurry:  Reason #1: Too Slow Shutter Speed The first and most common reason why your images are blurry is due to using a too slow shutter speed. If you’re photographing wi ..read more