Should I upgrade or shouldn’t I upgrade? It’s an age-old question. But perhaps the first question you should ask is: “can I buy?”
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Zoner Photo Studio X’s Fall Update Makes Develop Module Faster and Adds Features
Zoner Photo Studio X is a powerful and affordable editing suite that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Now they have improved the speed of the Develop module along with some other new features, increasing its viability as an all-in-one post-production and digital asset management tool.
I Brought a vivo X70 Pro+ to a Photoshoot, Check Out the Surprising Results
Have you ever considered using a phone for a professional project? I hadn’t but I was pleasantly surprised by what the vivo X70 Pro+ phone was capable of. Sure, it has all the technical specs with an imaging system co-engineered with ZEISS and their color correction technology built-in, but what was it like to shoot with?
Is This Lens a Snooze or Good News for the Z System?
Nikon’s recent lens announcement, the Z 28-75 f/2.8, came as a bit of surprise. Notably absent from the roadmap, with few rumors or speculation in the run-up to its appearance, this lens is an odd duck in more ways than one. Is this a promising development for the Z system or a missed opportunity?
How to Create Dramatic Headshots With Three Lights, One Light at a Time
Creating dramatic headshots using multiple lights doesn’t have to be difficult. One of the best ways to become proficient at using a three-light setup is by building it one light at a time. In this article and the accompanying video, I will demonstrate how you can easily create dramatic headshots and portraits using a key light, kicker light, and fill light.
Luminar Neo Gives Us a Better Preview of What’s Coming
Skylum has been heavily teasing its new editor called Luminar Neo for many months, and today, I received another working preview of the app, available on Windows and Mac platforms. The new version seems to run a little faster than the last preview, and it is fully native to Apple silicon. I tested it on my 16″ MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chipset. The release version will be faster, but Neo was editing at a good clip.
Should You Use Flash for Indoor Photography or Only a High-ISO Setting?
Often, I read about natural light photographers who prefer a high-ISO setting above the use of flash. The latter is considered unnatural and unflattering light. Perhaps that photographer should consider the benefits flash can offer without the sacrifice of a natural-looking photo.
