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How to Take Better Black and White Landscape Photos

pay per click advertising Landscape photography goes hand in hand with black and white. It isn’t just because of famous landscape photographers like Ansel Adams, but also because the intricate shapes that attract our attention in nature often “just feel … Continue reading

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Everything you need to know to photograph stunning silhouettes

silhouette (n) sil·hou·ette 2 : the outline of an object seen, or as if seen against the light. One of the greatest facets of photography is the storytelling behind the images. In silhouette photography, you do not get to see … Continue reading

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The Reality Behind Nikon Z Banding Issues

One of the big headlines when the first Nikon Z6 and Z7 tests appeared online is that they exhibited a pattern of “banding,” or line pattern noise, when recovering shadows too much. Although most reviewers were quick to point out … Continue reading

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Don’t Update EOS R Firmware to Version 1.1.0

Yesterday, I posted an article comparing the banding noise on today’s mirrorless cameras. The results showed the Canon EOS R to have a bit more such noise than Nikon or Sony. However, one Photography Life reader, Todd (thanks!), noted Canon … Continue reading

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DJI Mavic 2 Pro Review

In this review of the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, we will take a closer look at how the drone performs for both aerial photography and videography. After testing out the Mavic Air last year, I realized just how useful compact … Continue reading

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