Laptops are more powerful than ever and can easily replace a desktop computer for many creatives. However, when it comes to the needs of creatives, the ports on most laptops just aren’t enough to cover everything. Enter the docking station. In this review, we take a look at the Ugreen USB-C Triple Display 13-in-1 Docking … Read more
book review A certain logic of expectations Photographs by Arturo Soto Reviewed by Efrem Zelony-Mindell “Streets paved with angles and concrete. Asphalt encrustations and unseen shoe prints left by the passing masses. A city is a city, is a place, is an idea taken for granted given nature of his daily life…” A certain logic … Read more
Let’s face it, everything looks a lot more glamorous when a little rose gold is added. Rose gold, the trending spinoff of the color pink, might as well be the luxury versionn of millennial rose. So let’s go. In this article, we’ll explore the popularity of rose gold, analyze the color of rose gold, how … Read more
In recent years weddings have become much more relaxed and documentary wedding photography is taking over. How can reducing our need to make choices when shooting help our fair play? I want to be clear: documentary wedding photography isn’t just about taking pictures of people without their knowledge. For me, it’s about capturing the story … Read more
Cave photography is exhilarating, powerful and breathtaking all at once. But caves pose unique challenges for photographers; low light levels make it difficult to capture detailed exposure, and cave conditions can be uncomfortable or downright dangerous. In this article, I share my top tips for great cave photos. Concretely, I explain: The techniques (and gear) … Read more
It’s common today to find professional photographers eager to embrace new equipment offerings from manufacturers. I remember a time when things were different and pros were content to stick with gear that suited their current needs. Back when I was in college, I bought a Minolta Maxxum 7000, one of the first consumer cameras to … Read more
The reflections in the foreground of your landscape always provide a satisfying viewing experience because of the depth and symmetry they create. Here are some steps that can help you get a more refined output. One of the most appealing visual design techniques in landscape photography is the use of symmetry. In a natural setting … Read more
Struggling to capture high quality photos of people? You’re not alone. People photography can be hard. Posing, keeping the subject relaxed, choosing the right settings – that’s enough to make anyone’s brain ache! Luckily, I’m a seasoned portrait shooter, and in this article, I share my absolute best tips for photographing people like a pro. … Read more
What is the most common rule of composition in photography? Most likely your answer is the rule of thirds. Undoubtedly, this is a very powerful technique for composing an attractive photograph, but is it the only way? Of course not. You see this ruler as an overlay in most cameras and editing software, and sometimes … Read more
Left: Photo taken with a Samsung Galaxy S22. Right: Photo taken with a 5D Mark III. Over the past few years, manufacturers have repeatedly blamed smartphones for being the reason the camera market has collapsed so dramatically, and recent experience now has me perfectly clear. Last weekend I attended the Southport skate jam and as … Read more