Did you know that hidden within Photoshop CC are a number of “easter eggs” that customize the photo editing app in wacky ways? Three that you can activate in the latest version of Photoshop CC are “Layer Monkey,” the “Banana Toolbar,” and “Coffee & Toast.”
Here’s a quick look at how you find each one (keep in mind that these are entirely for fun, i.e. completely useless):
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 Winners Announced
A portrait of an android woman has beaten over 5,700 pictures of humans to take third place in this years prestigious Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize. The portrait of Erica secured Finnish photographer Maija Tammi the 2,000 third place in the competition, as well as the 5,000 John Kobal award for a... more
Getting your equipment to location shoots can be a difficult logistical task, especially when you're also hauling lighting equipment in addition to camera gear. Carrying your C-stands could soon be a lot less unpleasant, though, thanks to the new C-stand bags from Matthews Studio Equipment.
Canon has filed a patent that shows illuminated buttons appearing on the back of a prosumer DSLR camera (7D/5D-like design), hinting that the feature may be added to the maker's future models. Details are sparse at this time, but an illustration in the patent shows a series of buttons with what appears to be a row of LEDs behind them.
The patent implies that this tech is about lighting up... more
Here’s an in-depth 28-minute tutorial from thePhotoshop Training Channel that will show you how to enhance and create amazing eyes in portrait photos using Photoshop.
The Sony a7R Mark III is the company's latest high-resolution full frame mirrorless camera. Much like Nikon's recent D850, it's one that combines this resolution with high speed and fast autofocus capabilities to a degree we've not previously seen.
Like its predecessor, the Mark III is built around a 42MP BSI CMOS sensor, but unlike the a7R II, it... more
We're counting down our top 10 most popular sample galleries of 2017 and at long last we've reached our top 3 galleries. Holding it down with the bronze medal is the... more
A few weeks ago, a model friend of mine, Rachelle Kathleen, and I were planning to meet for a fun little photo shoot. Instead of searching out the usual beautiful locations around where we live, I had... more
There's never been a better time to shop for a new camera, but the number of options available can be overwhelming. In this series of buying guides we've provided customized recommendations for several use cases, from shooting landscapes to buying a first camera for a student photographer.
In each of these guides you'll find one or two main recommendations, and detailed content on several other cameras that deserve your consideration. Our recommendations span product class and cost,... more
