WordPress is turning 20 years old Being a professional Graphic Designer I utilize WordPress’s powerful features and tools to create website for a living. It is definitely an amazing tool that has change the way websites are created. See the article snippet and link to full article below. WordPress is turning 20 years old, and we can’t help but reminisce on all the years so far. Our favorite CMS has come a long way since its beginning, celebrating […]
I thought this was an interesting article as I am one of the photographers still using a Canon DSLRs. My 5D Mark IV is still a great camera that still has a lot of life left in it. In the article Canon talks about how the smartphone has decimated the camera industry for the past decade. See article by Alex Cooke on Fstoppers. It’s no secret that the smartphone has decimated the camera industry for the past decade, but according […]
It is that time of the year again where you are looking for presents for loved one and friends. Photography books are always a great gift for the photography enthusiasts you know. Below is an article by “Paul Warning” on fstoppers listing Six Photography Books to Add to Your Christmas List. Santa’s coming! And for many photography enthusiasts, that means gear! For the luckiest amongst you, it might mean lenses and bodies. Others might be looking forward to a Loupedeck Live or Simplr […]
What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. While there are other forms of composition, the rule of thirds generally leads to compelling and well-composed shots. There is a great article by Dutch photographer Nando Harmsen on fstoppers that goes into great detail on this subject. The rule of thirds is the first […]
So you’ve got a new DSLR. Welcome to a wonderful world of creative control over your images! If you’re wondering how to get started with your new DSLR camera, you’re in the right place. When you first crack open the box on a new DSLR, it can be overwhelming how much control you’ve suddenly got in your hands. Buttons and dials that you’ve never had to deal with on a compact camera: What do they all mean? Let’s dive in! […]
What is a CPL Filter ( circular polarizing lens filter )? How do you use it? The short answer is it’s like putting a pair of sunglasses on your camera. Colors pop. The sky becomes a bluer blue. Reflections that might lead to blown-out highlights melt away with a circular polarizing lens on the front of your camera. A circular polarizer is designed to do one thing: remove or control reflections from surfaces like water, glass, paint, leaves, sky, buildings, […]
Capture One Pro is a great tool for editing an organizing all your photos. I personally prefer it over all other photo editing software with its powerful tools and features. Capture One is the choice of a lot of pro photographers, both as a Lightroom and Photoshop replacement. Known for its fantastic color rendering and robust tethering, it also has cataloging and the standard editing tools you would expect, including cloning, healing, sharpening, noise reduction, tonality control, curves, masking, and way […]