Embrace the Spice of Life Through Diverse Photography Techniques

Plus: What Is Lens Flare Photography & More

“A photograph is a collision between a person with a camera and reality." — Charles Harbutt

Hola Friends,

I’ve been thinking a lot about what my photographs mean to me. I felt they had value in years past, even to people other than myself. But nothing seems to last today, and I wonder how you feel about your photos. Do you think they have longevity and will last for generations or more? I believe a photograph printed, framed, and hung on a wall carries far more longevity than one that doesn’t make it that far.

The Royal Meteorological Society has revealed the winners of the 2024 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards, showcasing extraordinary images that capture the beauty and power of weather phenomena worldwide. TAKE A LOOK →

Skylum recently released its latest and possibly most extensive upgrades for its flagship Luminar Neo photo editing software. TAKE A LOOK →

Learn from situation examples with a step-by-step breakdown of the photo creation process. TAKE A LOOK →

Lens flare is a photographic phenomenon that occurs when a bright light hits your camera’s lens and is reflected off the elements inside the lens. Use these tips to discover how to create (or avoid) a light flare effect with your camera. TAKE A LOOK →​​

Canon has announced two prime lenses: the RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and the RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM. Both lenses are part of its new 'hybrid' series designed to work with both EOS and Cinema EOS cameras. TAKE A LOOK →

" A photograph is like a recipe – the memory is the finished dish." — Carrie Latet

Tomorrow: How to acquire sharp focus when shooting in manual focus mode.

– Jeff