Light Trail Photography: Settings, Exposure Times and How to Fix a Failed Shot
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and colorist. Sources and figures last checked July 27, 2026. Set your camera to manual, f/8, ISO 100 and manual focus on a fixed point on the road, put it on a tripod, and choose your shutter speed by timing how long one car takes to cross your frame. For most […]
Get Creative With Square Format Photography
When it comes to photography, there are a variety of formats to choose from. Some photographers prefer the classic rectangle shape, while others enjoy experimenting with square format photography. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the square format and explore its benefits and drawbacks. We will also compare it to […]
Easy Guide On How To Make Silhouette Pictures
Making silhouette pictures is a great way to add some flair to your photos. In this easy guide, we will show you how to make silhouette pictures in camera, without the need for any post processing tools. With just a few simple steps, you can create stunning silhouettes that will impress your friends and family! […]
Landscape Sunset Photography: 7 Easy Tips to Take Incredible Pictures
There’s nothing quite like watching the sun dip below the horizon with a camera in hand. Over the years, I’ve spent countless evenings chasing that perfect golden glow, learning what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to capturing stunning sunset landscapes. In this post, I’m sharing 5 easy tips that have made a real […]
Medium Format vs Full Frame Cameras: Everything You Need To Know in 2025
When I first started diving deeper into photography, one of the biggest questions I had was whether medium format or full frame was the better fit for me. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by specs and opinions online, but after spending time with both formats, I’ve come to understand what really sets them apart. In […]
How to Add Presets to Lightroom: Classic, Lightroom CC, and Mobile
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and colorist. Updated July 2026. Lightroom presets are saved sets of edits you apply to a photo in one click. Adding them takes about a minute, but the exact steps depend on which Lightroom you have. The quick version: Lightroom Classic (desktop): open the Develop module, open the Presets panel, click […]
How to get a disposable camera developed in 2025 (Online & In-Store)
Found an old disposable camera tucked away in a drawer and can’t wait to see what’s on it? I’ve been there—more than once, actually. Over the past year, I’ve sent film to nearly every major lab still developing disposable cameras in 2025, just to figure out which ones are actually worth using. Whether you’ve just […]
5 practical tips on how to take better pictures starting today!
You know how it is: You are out shooting the day, and everything is going great. The light is amazing, the scenery is gorgeous, and your camera is capturing it all in glorious detail. But then you look at the photos, and they all seem a little too similar. You’re not even sure where to […]
8 proven steps to improve video quality (Updated 2023)
Videos have become an increasingly important part of everyone’s everyday life in recent years, and for good reason. Videos are engaging and shareable, which makes them a great way to get your message out to the masses and build your audience. However, videos can be a tough format to get right. And as their popularity […]