Effective Contrast Control Using Lightroom Masking Strong contrast grabs attention, emphasizing the drama of your shots and adding depth. Here's how to get it just right in Lightroom. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Topaz Photo AI v.3.6 released: Now deblurs 500% faster Topaz released the new Photo AI v.3.6 update (Click here) Press text (full release info here): We’re excited to announce another major update to Photo AI Super Focus v2: A second-generation of Super Focus and now our most powerful sharpening and focus recovery model EVER. Powered by the same architecture... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin M4 Macbook Air Vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Is Embarrassing Apple's latest M4 MacBook Air is here and I put it head to head against Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7th Edition. Both laptops are exactly $1,000 and have almost identical specs, but one of them is better in almost every way. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Lee Morris The Canon EOS R50 V: A Compact Video Powerhouse The Canon EOS R50 V is the company's first camera in a new series geared specifically toward video creators. It builds upon the popular still-focused R50, but with key design changes and enhancements tailored directly for video use, making it a practical choice if you're stepping into more serious filmmaking... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Amazon Makes ‘Last-Minute Bid’ to Buy TikTok as US Deadline Looms Amazon has reportedly made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok in the U.S. as the deadline for the sale of the popular video app approaches on Saturday. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Compact and Interchangeable Lens Camera Demand Is Diverging The resurgence of compact cameras is well documented, with consumers flocking back to small, pocketable dedicated cameras. Even as smartphone image quality has continued to improve, photographers are again seeking a special, bespoke photographic experience. A new report from BCN+R in Japan notes that not only are compact camera sales... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray The GFX100RF’s Leaf Shutter Lens Will Remain Unique in the GFX System Fujifilm says it could not have made an optic like the 35mm f/4 in the GFX100RF as an interchangeable lens for its medium format GFX cameras. Beyond that, the company has no plans to make leaf shutter Fujinon GF lenses either. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jaron Schneider Why I’m Not Going Back to Patagonia as a Photographer Patagonia has long been a dream destination for photographers—dramatic peaks, vast landscapes, and the raw beauty of nature. I had high hopes of capturing my own version of this rugged terrain, expecting to find inspiration in the remote landscapes and the challenge of shooting in unpredictable weather. After finally making... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Chandler Borries Viltrox’s Newest Lightweight ‘Air’ Lens Is a Full Frame “Nifty Fifty” 50mm f/2 Viltrox announced that its newest Air Series lens is a full-frame nifty fifty, the AF 50mm f/2 for Sony FE and Nikon Z-mount. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Kate Garibaldi Quick Portrait Retouching Using Lightroom Subtle adjustments can elevate an image from good to outstanding. Here's how to do that in Lightroom. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke The Sigma BF isn't the revolution I hoped for, but the effort that's gone in is obvious When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Richard Butler Some years ago, when I was relatively new to the camera industry, I wrote a post for DPReview's short-lived blog, suggesting it was high time someone re-thought the way camera interfaces work. I... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On DP Review What’s Really Holding Your Photography Back Many photographers struggle to find success despite putting in serious effort. Understanding exactly what's holding you back can clarify your path forward. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Adobe Premiere Pro Update Adds 4K Generative Extend, New Search Panel, and Much More The newest version of Adobe Premiere Pro brings new AI-powered features, workflow improvements, and more tools to help video editors work smarter, better, and faster. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray 3 Legged Thing launches Luna carbon fibre light stand 3 Legged Thing has officially launched Luna, a premium carbon fibre light stand designed to bring versatility, strength, and a bit of attitude to the often-overlooked world of lighting support. Compact, lightweight, and impressively multifunctional, Luna is now available worldwide and marks 3 Legged Thing’s bold entrance into the lighting... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Camera Jabber By Ali Jennings Adobe's moving some of Premiere Pro's most interesting new features out of beta Image: Adobe The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is still a few days away, but Adobe has announced updates coming for video users in anticipation of the annual trade show. Most of the changes are focused on Adobe Premiere Pro. The latest features, all of which have already been available... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On DP Review How Movie Studios Cash In on Fake AI Movie ‘Trailers’ on YouTube In recent years, YouTube has become a breeding ground for AI-generated fake movie trailers, flooding the platform with misleading yet captivating content. These videos, which often combine snippets of legitimate footage with AI-generated visuals, have amassed billions of views. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Barcelona Will Make a Dedicated Public Square for Selfie-Taking Tourists Barcelona is creating a large public square dedicated for tourists to take selfies near Sagrada Familia, after widespread anger over mass tourism in the Spanish city. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Bild Expo Returns to New York City for 2025, Offering Expanded Programming, Workshops, and Free Admission Bild Expo, presented by B&H, has officially announced it will return to the Javits Center in New York City from June 17-18, 2025. Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural event in September 2023, the 2025 expo is expected to draw even larger crowds, remaining free to all attendees. [... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke This accessory lets you control the angle of your lights from afar Image: Falcam Working with lights can be challenging for many reasons, but partly because of the manual adjustments necessary as you dial in your setup or when changing your lighting. Accessory maker Falcam, a sub-brand of Ulanzi, aims to take some of that work out of the equation with its... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On DP Review Photographers: These Astronauts Need Your Help With Aurora Lights The astronauts currently orbiting both polar regions -- the first humans to ever do so -- are asking for help from photographers on terra firma. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Bay Area Camera Store Robbed of $50,000 Worth of Gear in Raid A camera store in San Rafael has been rammed with a car and raided. It is the fifth such robbery in the Bay Area in a little over a month. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Texas Lawmaker Seeks Ban on ‘Harmful’ Art in Wake of Sally Mann Controversy After the Sally Mann photographs controversy in Fort Worth, Texas, a lawmaker in the state has proposed a ban on "obscene" artwork being displayed at museums. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-02 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot New Feature for Our Members: Daily Photography Tips This is not an April Fool's joke! Today, we launched a big feature on the Photography Life Member Page - a new series of daily photography tips, tricks, and inspiration. The first one is already out, and we won't stop as long as Photography Life is alive and kicking!... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Photography Life By Spencer Cox Nature Photos with Perfect Image Quality Using Any Camera & Lens (VIDEO) It sure would be nice if all you had to do is zoom in tight to capture wildlife photos with razor-sharp details and no distracting image noise. Unfortunately, all too often that's not what happens because something off. Today's comprehensive tutorial from Australian pro Jan Wegener will set you up... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Shutterbug By Ron Leach The Best iPhone Camera Settings for Spectacular Results (VIDEO) If you want to make the most of your iPhone camera you've come to the right place for achieving the highest possible image quality and a faster workflow. Today's tutorial from the Reeflex Camera YouTube channel demonstrates everything you need to know for getting the job done to perfection Our... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Shutterbug By Ron Leach It's the Light Stupid (Part One) Every photo you’ve ever taken is just a record of one thing: light. It’s the invisible brush that paints every image, and if you don’t understand it, you’re not really photographing. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Fstoppers By Nathan McCreery The Best April Fools’ Day Photography Jokes of 2025 Let's celebrate April Fool's Day with some of this year's favorite photography jokes from Viltrox, Lomography, and Analog.Cafe. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Kate Garibaldi This photo contest highlights...concrete? The results are actually stunning GCCA Concrete in Life 2024/25 photography competition winners Photo contests typically have some sort of central theme or guiding topic, but that isn't often centered around a building material. The Concrete in Life contest, however, does just that. Run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the contest aims... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On DP Review World Press Photo Apologizes for Controversial Placement of Photos From Ukraine World Press Photo apologized for its controversial decision to present two award-winning images captured by two different photographers as a thematic pair. One of the images showed a six-year-old Ukrainian child suffering from panic attacks following Russian artillery shelling, while the other showed a wounded pro-Russian militant. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Overlooked Hidden Gems in the Milky Way While most photographers chase the Milky Way's dazzling core, there's a quieter, overlooked region that holds its own celestial magic. In this video, Jeroen ventures to the darkest skies of the Netherlands to reveal why this hidden galactic treasure deserves your attention. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Fstoppers By Neil Arthurs Netflix Documentary Focuses on the Photographer Who Saved a Baby Pangolin Premiering April 21, the new Netflix documentary Pangolin: Kulu's Journey shares the heartwarming story of wildlife photographer Gareth Thomas and his rehabbing an endangered pangolin, Kulu. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Kate Garibaldi Nikon’s Z-Mount is Finally On a Cinema Camera: That’s Kind Of a Big Deal If you had told me four years ago that Nikon would not only be in the business of making true, honest-to-goodness video gear but would also own what is arguably the most disruptive player in the truly professional, Hollywood-production-ready market, I would probably have laughed in your face. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Peta Pixel By John Bilbao Testing the Limits of the Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Lens Sony's new FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS lens takes telephoto zoom to another level, reaching 800mm—a first for Sony zoom lenses. If wildlife or sports photography is your focus, it's worth a look. [ Read More ] ... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Sony’s 8K Hawk-Eye Technology Will Measure All NFL First Downs Starting this upcoming season, the National Football League (NFL) is fully embracing Sony's Hawk-Eye technology for line-to-gain measurements in NFL games. [Read More]... Published on 2025-04-01 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray The Canon EOS R10: Still the Ideal Beginner’s Camera? Choosing your first camera matters—it shapes your learning curve and affects the quality of your early work. In 2025, the Canon EOS R10 remains a solid entry point, balancing ease-of-use with versatility in genres like sports, wildlife, family portraits, and weddings. [ Read More ] ... 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