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Free Photography Education Written by Kate G of TorvaTerra.com

  • How to Increase Your Landscape Print Sales With Panoramic Photographs

    Photographers, are you looking for ways to increase your print sales? I have a few super simple but often overlooked concepts that are not only easy but successful. Jump in and let’s explore how you can make panoramic prints profitable.

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    Photographing a Desert Superbloom With the New Kase KW Magnetic Filters

    I was recently approached by our team to try out the new Kase KW Revolution magnetic filters. If you know my style of landscape photography, I love to use lens filters as my secret weapon to make my photos pop. I put the kit to the test on a rainbow of subjects in all kinds of light to see how they would compare to my classic style filters.

  • The Sigma 60-600mm lens photographing in a flooded salt flat

    Is the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Sony E Mount Worth Your Money? We Review.

    Do you all remember the when Sigma released the “Bigma” in 2001? The Bigma, or Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM, dominated the amateur and semi-professional market. 22 years later, in a time of mirrorless cameras and high-end optics, the next Bigma is here. Welcome to the new Sigma 60-600mm for Sony E. Is it worth your money? Read on to find out.

  • A Landscape Photographer’s Look at the New Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E

    Tamron has updated their ever-popular 28-75mm lens with a new second-generation version that packs a punch for Sony E mount users. Read on to see how it performed in the field when challenged by a variety of subjects and lighting conditions.

  • How I Used the New Topaz Photo AI to Save My Low-light Wildlife Photographs

    Topaz Labs, the company behind the wildly popular DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI, has made a huge change. These apps, once a triad of separate programs to fix your photographs, are now combined into one beefy app that is here to save the day. Meet Topaz Photo AI, your new best post-processing friend. Let me show you how I used it to save my low-light wildlife photographs.

  • We Review the New Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E

    Another worthy contender enters the ring. Tamron has just released the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. With this lens in my bag, I am freshly back from a whirlwind trip to Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Check out what I saw and my thoughts on how the lens performed.

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    We Review the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Sony E

    In working for Fstoppers, we often get the chance to test and review new gear. When an assignment to try the new Sigma 150-600mm popped up, my ears instantly perked up. Superzooms are my secret weapon, and I am excited to share the results of my testing with you.

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    The Journey to Finding Your Style as a Photographer

    Are you struggling to find your style as a photographer? In teaching photography, I am often asked how you even know what your style should be. This is both the easiest and hardest question. Let me explain why.

  • How to Improve Your Wildlife Photography With the Topaz Image Quality Bundle

    As a professional nature photographer, Topaz DeNoise is an essential part of my workflow. I had heard about it for years, but since I owned Lightroom and Photoshop, I didn’t add Topaz into my software library until last spring. I was late to the party, but at least I can save you the trouble. Just DeNoise alone is worth every penny. Come see why.

  • How One Photographer Paraglided a 4,700 Ft Mountain to Create Breathtaking Autumn Photos and Videos

    While most photographers use a drone to create aerial images, sometimes, that isn’t enough. Sometimes, you want to soar like an eagle, going 50 mph over the sheer face of a mountaintop as you photograph. If that sounds like you, then let me share with you the story of Bernard Chen, paraglider and photographer extraordinaire.

  • The Photographer's Guide to Planning the Ultimate Fall Color Trip

    My favorite season is about to hit the Northern hemisphere, autumn. With its riotous color and vibrancy, the forests of autumn transform into a landscape and nature photographers' playground. Here are my tips for planning your ultimate fall color adventure.

  • How to Create a Better Portfolio by Revisiting Subjects

    Have you ever wondered how to create a stronger portfolio and artistic voice? In this article, I will share my methodology for creating better photographs.

  • We Review the New Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens

    As a working professional, I rely on my gear and need it to perform in all conditions. Recently, I was given the opportunity to field-test the new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD. It may just surprise you, as it did me.

  • We Interview Photographer Robert Yone on the Art of Camera Trap Photography

    Have you ever wondered about the secrets of camera trap wildlife photography? Find out how one photographer captures striking images of big cats and more in this interview with expert Robert Yone.

  • 5 Tips for Better Wildlife Photographs

    Do you want to become a better wildlife photographer but you aren’t sure where to start? Here are five tips to help you create beautiful animal photographs no matter your skill level.

  • The Secret to Genuine, Epic Skies in Your Photographs Without Sky Replacement

    Are dull, flat skies ruining your photographs? Learn how to capture real clouds and dramatic skies in camera, no sky replacement or Photoshop needed.