Taking accurate and aesthetically pleasing images is the job of architectural photographers. The goal is to show off a building, structure, cityscape, or constructed environment in an attractive way, while still keeping an accurate representation of what it is. Architecture can take many shapes and forms. In this article we’ll be highlighting a variety of […]
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Kodak Brings Back T-MAX P3200 Black & White Film
According to a Facebook post by Kodak Professional, the Facebook page of Kodak Alaris, Kodak is bringing back the T-Max P3200 Black & White negative film. “Film is our heritage and we remain committed to meeting the evolving needs of today’s film shooters,” said Dennis Olbrich, President – Kodak Alaris Imaging Paper, Photo Chemicals and […]
Continue readingFree Cityscape Lightroom Presets Download
When traveling, I love to document the various cities that I pass through. Comparing the unique environment of each location is always fun. It’s amazing how quickly you can recognize a city simply based on its architecture and layout. Editing for each cityscape presents unique challenges. Photos in brighter locations with more sunlight require highlights […]
Continue readingBlender Overview: Free 3D Modeling and VFX Software
(C) Blender Foundation, www.blender.org Every once in a while, you come across a piece of free software that has no business being free. Blender is one of those. The Blender project is a powerful, open source 3D creation suite that enables users to work on every aspect of 3D work. This includes modeling, animation, game […]
Continue readingPolaroid Sun 600 Instant Film Camera Review
For years and years Polaroid has reigned as the top instant film camera on the market, providing beautiful, soft color and black & white film in a matter of minutes. In particular, the Sun 600 is a camera that has been used by many photographers for professional and personal use. The Sun 600 is able […]
Continue readingMinimal Lightroom Tutorial: How to Create a Soft Matte Effect
Minimal effects can be great for blog images, portraits/lifestyle photos, and many other styles of photography. I have always been a fan of the soft matte effect, so today we are going to take a look at how to create this photo effect using Lightroom. This effect is not very hard to create and only […]
Continue reading21 Incredible Space-Inspired Photoshop Manipulations
When it comes to photo editing, the first thing that some people gravitate toward is making space-inspired Photoshop manipulations. Often it’s very easy to create an impressive-looking space-themed image in Photoshop, making them an easy draw for beginners. But, the more advanced artists creating work in this area can make some truly impressive pieces. These […]
Continue reading17 Professional Demo Reel Examples from 2017
As time goes on, film gets more advanced. Whether it’s animation technology, CGI, or creative editing, there are a lot of impressive works out there. What better way to appreciate it than by watching these 17 professional demo reel videos from 2017. Full of high-energy animations and even some behind-the scenes looks at how layers […]
Continue readingKodak EKTAR 100 Film Stock Review
Shooting film can be a tedious and long process especially if you are developing and scanning your own photos, but the results are always incomparable. You may notice the difference more-so if you are shooting 120mm or larger, but regardless, film will always have that slight difference in quality, which is why many photographers still […]
Continue reading10 Professional LUTs Packs for Filmmaking
Color grading your footage is extremely important. So important, that many people even recognize and recall tv shows and movies by their color or ‘look’. When editing colors, it can be difficult to align your footage and find the right effects to match your shooting style. Lookup tables, or LUTs, are a useful tool you […]
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