Landscape photography
A photography app I built over a decade ago just came back to life
A little over a decade ago, two developers and I built a photography CMS called Koken. The story of how we built it, lost it, and recently got it back.
Todd Dominey
Landscape photographer, designer and dad.
Product Reviews
Fujifilm GF 1.4x Teleconverter: worth it for landscape photography?
Is Fujifilm's $999 GF 1.4x teleconverter worth it for landscape photography, or can you just crop a 102 megapixel file instead? Here's my take after using it in the field with the GF 100-200mm.
Tutorials
Wind is the enemy of sharp photos. Here's how to beat it.
Wind is one of the toughest conditions a landscape photographer can face. Here are practical, field-tested tips for getting sharp images when the wind won't cooperate.
Product Reviews
Real Fujifilm film colors: Color Precision profiles for Lightroom
Color Precision's new Fujifilm film emulation profiles for Lightroom promise accurate recreations of eleven classic stocks, from Velvia 50 to Pro 400H. The profiles were built from real film captures at multiple exposures. I tested them against Adobe's defaults to see how they hold up.
Landscape photography
Project: Mora
Photographing White Sands alone, before anyone else arrives, in the best light of the day.
Tutorials
You're not a bad photographer. You're just in stage 2.
There's a simple framework that maps the psychological journey of learning any skill, including photography.
Tutorials
The saturation check you should be doing (but probably aren't)
Most editors add saturation by feel. Here's a quick Lightroom trick that shows you exactly where color is too hot, too flat, or just right, before it becomes a problem in your final edit.
Tutorials
Why your shadows may look fake (and what to do about it)
Many photographers push blue into shadows out of habit. It feels right. But there's a reason those edits can sometimes look off, and it has nothing to do with the sliders you're using.
Tutorials
A second monitor changes everything when editing photos and videos
A second display can transform your photo and video editing workflow, and Lightroom Classic and Photoshop both offer powerful ways to take advantage of one.
Product Reviews
The one Fujifilm GF lens I'd take anywhere for landscapes
After years of shooting landscapes on the GFX system, one Fujifilm GF lens stays on my camera more than any other. It's not the widest, the longest, or the most exotic option in the lineup. Here's the lens I reach for most, and the reasons I keep coming back to it.
Tutorials
The wrong way to add contrast (and what to do instead)
How to improve contrast adjustments by finding an image's true midpoint
Landscape photography
How to stay safe when doing landscape and outdoor photography
Practical tips and essential gear to help you stay safe while photographing landscapes, wildlife, or any outdoor environment on your own.