Photography News

5 Essential Techniques for Advanced Landscape Photography

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 10:03pm

When starting with photography, you'll find many tips and techniques to understand, from the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to composition and lighting. However, today, we will focus on five techniques worth checking out when you embark on your first landscape photography trip.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

A Step-by-Step Guide to Editing Tricky Event Photos

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 9:03pm

Mixed lighting and uneven exposures are challenges you’re bound to face, especially in event photography where lighting conditions are unpredictable. Here's how to fix them in Lightroom.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Why Many Photographers Struggle and How to Adapt

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 8:03pm

The photography industry has changed dramatically over the past decade, and 2025 has brought new challenges that many are struggling to overcome. With trends shifting, technology advancing, and the market becoming more competitive, it’s crucial to adapt to the evolving landscape if you want to stay ahead.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

How Light and Shadow Transform Your Landscape Photography

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 7:03pm

Understanding how light interacts with shadow can transform your landscape images. The ability to recognize and capture high-contrast scenes gives your images depth, drama, and visual impact.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

10 Tips and Ideas for Creative Wedding Photojournalism

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 5:03pm

Under the umbrella of wedding photography stands an approach to documenting weddings known as wedding photojournalism. While part of the wedding genre, wedding photojournalism leans more into its photojournalism roots, offering a more "hands-off" approach to capturing the moments of the wedding day.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Five Essential Gear Upgrades for Portrait Photography

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 4:03pm

When it comes to improving your portrait photography, having the right tools can make all the difference. The right gear can elevate the quality of your images, improve your workflow, and help you experiment with techniques that refine your craft and creativity.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Six Strategies to Elevate Your Wedding Photography Business

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 3:03pm

Running a successful wedding photography business requires constant evolution and reflection. Staying competitive means revisiting your work, refining your approach, and understanding your clients better.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Mastering the Tone Curve: Lightroom Editing Tips

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 2:03pm

The tone curve in Lightroom is a powerful tool for adjusting the exposure and tonal balance of your photos. Mastering this feature can help you achieve more refined edits, creating a polished, professional look.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

How to Use Smoke for Cinematic Portraits

Fstoppers - Wed 29 Jan 2025 1:03pm

Handheld smoke machines have changed the way you can create dramatic, cinematic portraits. They give you the ability to add depth, texture, and atmosphere to your images with ease. It’s a powerful tool to elevate the storytelling in your portraits.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Don’t Let Poor Weather Stop You

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 10:03pm

We have all been there as landscape photographers: the alarm goes off, we hear rain or wind blowing against our windows, we glance at the clock, and go back to bed. But by doing so, you may miss out on unique photography opportunities! Don’t let poor weather keep you inside.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Money, Networking, and Growth: Hard Lessons for Creatives

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 9:03pm

Understanding how to manage the business side of your creative career can make the difference between struggling and thriving. From finances to networking, mastering a few key principles can save you years of frustration and help you build a more sustainable career.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Lighting Modifiers

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 8:03pm

Modifiers are essential tools for shaping light, and knowing how to use them can dramatically affect the look and feel of your images. These tools allow you to control the quality, direction, and intensity of light, which is crucial whether you’re shooting portraits, products, or events.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Lightroom Slider Secrets: A Guide to Sharpening and Contrast

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 7:03pm

Understanding how key sliders in Lightroom work can transform your approach. Sliders like Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze are powerful tools that shape how details, edges, and light appear in your photos. Learning their nuances helps you make informed decisions when enhancing your images.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

A Green Modular Outdoor Backpack: We Review the Lowepro Photosport X 45L

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 5:03pm

To make a great camera bag for photographers on outdoor adventures, this solution from Lowepro is not entirely a camera bag but a hiking backpack with seamless compatibility with modular camera inserts. This new sub-variant of the Lowepro Photosport backpacks is clearly for serious adventurers.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Three Powerful Tips for Creatives to Build Their Careers

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 4:03pm

Building a successful creative business is about more than just technical skills. It requires adopting strategies that help you grow, adapt, and build meaningful connections in your field.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

How Reflectors Can Instantly Improve Your Portraits

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 3:03pm

Improving your portraits doesn’t always mean investing in expensive gear. Sometimes, a simple tool like a reflector can make a world of difference. Reflectors are versatile, cost-effective, and easy to use.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Five Photography Projects to Sharpen Your Skills and Creativity

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 2:03pm

When it comes to improving your photography, working on targeted projects can be transformative. They help you focus, push your creative boundaries, and refine your personal style.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Black vs. White Grids: Do They Really Make a Difference?

Fstoppers - Tue 28 Jan 2025 1:03pm

Light control is one of the most important aspects of photography. Whether you’re lighting a subject or creating mood through shadows, tools like grids can shape how your final image looks. But not all grids are the same, and subtle differences can affect the results in ways you might not expect.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Peakto Search for Lightroom and Capture One Adds Two Compelling Features

Fstoppers - Mon 27 Jan 2025 10:52pm

CYME announces that Peakto Search, the Mac-only plugin for Lightroom Classic and Capture One, is back with two new features designed to make creators’ lives easier: Instant Speech Search and Custom Metadata Display.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

A Remarkable Budget Wide Angle Prime Lens: Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Review

Fstoppers - Mon 27 Jan 2025 10:03pm

Wide angle lenses used to be necessarily bigger and more expensive in the past. Yet, this affordable and compact option from Viltrox just makes sense.

[ Read More ]

Categories: Photography News

Pages