Photography News

Most people who struggle to book paid work online think the problem is low demand or bad luck. The real issue is usually clarity, branding, and how you guide someone to hire you. When a potential client lands on your portfolio and leaves without reaching out, that gap matters more than any algorithm.

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The Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 promises f/2.8 performance in a smaller package, but does trimming 10mm from the standard zoom range actually matter? Its direct competitor, the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art, offers that extra reach plus features like a manual aperture ring, yet the Panasonic undercuts it by $400.

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With its Fall Update, the popular Czech photo editing and management software introduces features that accelerate photo selection, streamline editing, and simplify export. Users will greatly value the faster workflow, simpler selection of their best photos, and the ability to enlarge images without losing quality.

“At Zoner Studio, we’re taking the path of gradual evolution, bringing real value with each step. This update once again helps users work with their photos faster and easier,” says Jan Kupcik, Product Manager at Zoner Studio. 

 

AI Close-ups: Select your best shot in seconds

The most notable new feature is the enhanced AI Close-ups. Previously, it only detected faces. Now, it can automatically detect entire figures, animals, vehicles, and airplanes. This allows users to immediately focus on the most important parts of a photo and easily compare multiple shots without manually zooming in. This dramatically speeds up the selection process when sorting through dozens of portraits or action photos. The feature works entirely offline, with local calculations and results displayed in seconds.

  AI Resize: Enlarge photos without losing quality

The Zoner Studio Fall Update expands your creative possibilities—you can now enlarge photos without compromising their quality. Whether you re preparing a photography exhibition, printing an album, or want to keep the original dimensions of a cropped photo, AI Resize gives you freedom without compromise.

 

Efficiency without excess

Zoner Studio remains the easiest way to start editing photos for photographers who want highquality, realistic results without unnecessary effects. The Fall Update brings more than just two new tools. There are numerous improvements across the entire interface to make everyday editing faster and more intuitive: easier selection, quicker edits, and streamlined export. Zoner Studio continues to be simple, fast, and affordable—whether you re working with family portraits, wildlife, or event photography.

For more information, please visit the Zoner Studio website.

 

About ZONER Inc.

ZONER Inc. is a Czech technology company specializing in photo management and editing software. Its flagship product, Zoner Studio, has long been among the leading photo editing software, as recognized by the EISA Photo Software 2025–2026 Award. Zoner Studio stands out for its unique combination of powerful functionality and user-friendly design. It’s trusted by first-time users for its intuitive interface and valued by experienced photographers for its wide range of advanced tools. Zoner Studio offers a complete, cost-effective solution without a steep learning curve. 

Night portraits are often unpredictable. Light shifts, colors flare, and every setting demands balance between exposure and mood. In this breakdown, you see how a simple one-light setup can turn a busy carnival into a controlled and cinematic scene.

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Two cameras promise huge files and flexible video without forcing you into a cinema body. If you care about cropping room for wildlife and clean oversampled footage in one rig, this comparison hits the sweet spot.

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Penda Photo Tours has opened entries for its Penda Travel Photography Competition 2025. Open to all photographers around the world, it offers a chance to win a dream safari in Botswana. It will also raise funds for Wild Shots Outreach, a nonprofit that teaches wildlife and conservation photography to young people in South Africa who have limited access to resources.

 

Photography with Purpose

Penda’s collaboration with Wild Shots Outreach underscores the belief that photography can do more than just create striking images - it can build connection, agency, and opportunity. Based in the Greater Kruger area in South Africa, Wild Shots Outreach gives young people from disadvantaged communities access to cameras, mentoring, workshops, and bursaries to help them engage with their natural heritage and pursue pathways in conservation, storytelling, and creative careers. By entering the competition beyond the free first submission, contributors will be directly supporting the work of Wild Shots Outreach - helping fund equipment, education, and program expansion.

 

Competition details

• Main Prize: Botswana Photography Safari

The overall winner will receive a space on an exclusive guided photo safari in Botswana, running 17–23 July 2026. The prize is worth USD 4,995 and includes accommodation in a private camp, guidance by professional wildlife photographer Alan Hewitt, and exclusive wildlife photography opportunities (lions, leopards, elephants, and more).

• Category Prizes & Runners-up

Category winners will receive a camera bag by VINCOV, a boutique brand of quality camera accessories, and runners-up will receive VINCOV camera straps.

• Competition Categories

The competition has three categories; Wildlife, Landscape, and People. Photographers can enter in all categories, and there is no limit to the number of entries.

• Entry Terms

The first image entry is free. Additional entries (in sets of up to 10) are available for USD 10, with all profits going to the nonprofit partner.

• Deadline & Announcement of Winners

Entries close on 10 December 2025, and winners will be announced on 15 January 2026. 

 

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Judges

The entries will be judged by a panel of eight professional photographers with diverse backgrounds and impressive portfolios. This includes former White House photographer Susan Sterner, National Geographic photographer Tyrone Turner, and Fuji-Film ambassador and wildlife conservation photographer Alan Hewitt. Judging will be based on storytelling, technical excellence, creativity, and overall impact.

Alan Hewitt, explains what he’ll be looking for when judging the entries;

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the judging team for Penda Photo Tours’ photography competition! I’ll be looking for quite a few qualities in the submissions; first and foremost, technical excellence, sharpness and focus, correct exposure, pleasing composition and careful and natural processing. Getting these right are crucial.

With these qualities in mind, behavioural insight and natural history context is also important. Can we learn something from the photography or does it evoke curiosity? Creativity use of light is always interesting, as is trying to incorporate surroundings. Crucially, I’ll also be looking for respectable ethics, no signs of disturbance or stress to the subject/s or habitat and also authenticity, avoiding set ups and manipulation.

Let’s celebrate the beauty, resilience, and diversity of wildlife and culture in this competition, and I hope these images inspire us all to continue to cherish and protect the natural world and respect its diversity of cultures.”

 

Last year’s winner

The competition ran for the first time in 2024, and the winning image was ‘Taken by a Ghost’ by Pandora Maund. In July this year, Pandora ventured to Botswana to cash in her prize.

“The Penda safari has got to be the best prize I have ever won,” Pandora says. “I'd been looking at the various safaris Penda offers, as I really liked the small numbers to a vehicle and guide ratio, and then to win a trip was such a wonderful surprise.

Botswana had been on my bucket list for a while and it didn't disappoint. We had some super sightings including large herds of elephants, lions, jackals, zebras, and much more. But my favourites have to be the leopard and the brown hyena, neither of which I had been able to photograph before on other safaris. The drivers and photography guides Alan and Mike really knew their subjects and ensured we got the best sightings possible with lots of tips on how to get the best shots. All in all a wonderful experience. Many thanks to Penda for running such a great competition.”

View Pandora's winning image and the other category winners.

 

How to enter

Photographers interested can submit entries (JPEG, max 2 MB) through the competition page on Penda’s website. All entrants must agree to terms including permission for Penda to use images for marketing purposes, with due credit.

For more details, including full rules, judge bios, and past winners, please visit the competition website.

 

About Penda Photo Tours:

Penda is a travel company specialising in photographic safaris and tours, designed for photographers of all levels to explore and capture the natural world, wildlife, culture, and landscapes. Penda was founded in 2016 with trips in Africa, and has since expanded throughout the rest of the world.

 

About Wild Shots Outreach:

Wild Shots Outreach is a South African nonprofit that uses photography as a vehicle to engage disadvantaged youth with their wild spaces. Founded in 2015, it offers training, workshops, bursaries, and pathways to careers in conservation and creative sectors. 

Stop relying on chance and hoping for the best when you press the shutter button. Let's see how asking three simple questions can instantly transform your photographic process and knowledge of the scene.

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Winter's on its way which may mean dark nights and cold mornings but it does bring ample photography opportunities for those who don't mind braving the cold. We can capture sunrises at more reasonable hours and depending how low the temperatures drops, we could even see some snow filled landscapes appearing in people's portfolios. In preparation, here's 30 tutorials to kick-start your winter photography with a bang. 

 

1. Photographing Winter Portraits

Living in the UK, most of the best clothing in our wardrobes is probably winter stuff so why not encourage people to get out and about with their favourite coats, hats and scarves and have fun shooting some outdoor winter portraits.

 

 

2. Shooting Winter Landscapes

Water in the landscape makes a great photograph at any time of the year but in winter, after we've had heavy rainfall or fog's settled in, lakes and rivers suddenly take on a new look that's well worth braving the cold to capture.

 

 

3. Photographing Winter Birds

Winter days leave us with a shortage of daylight hours to photograph, but also is not the perfect time for birds to find food, with much less food about and less daylight time to feed.

 

 

4. Winter Wedding Photography

Winter weddings are becoming ever more popular. As a wedding photographer, the natural light on a winter day may only be short, but if you are comfortable using available light whether it be tungsten or candlelight, you can create some really atmospheric photos.

 

Image courtesy of Limeleaf Weddings.

 

5. Working With Winter Sun

While winter may often be associated with wet, gray, and generally downbeat weather conditions, when the sun makes an appearance it is perfect for landscapes.

 

Image from  Landscape Photography: The Four Seasons title from Ilex.

  6. Winter Photography Tips 

Whether portraying a bitterly cold day or a snowy Christmas scene, there are certain things to consider when heading out for a winter photography shoot. I have put together a number of tips which have proved invaluable.

 

Photo by Barry Chignell

  7. How To Shoot Winter Silhouettes

The low position of the sun in winter makes it a perfect time to shoot silhouettes. You just need to find a bright background (the sky's perfect) and the right subject to give you a shot with series impact.

 

 

8. Winter Wildlife Photography Tips

Learn how to take great images of winter wildlife around the coast, in your garden and in various conditions. 

 

 

9. Snowboarding Photography Tips 

Nathan Gallagher gives ePHOTOzine some tips for capturing snowboarders in action on the snow as well as tips on capturing portraits in the studio. 

 

 Photos by Nathan Gallagher.

 

10. Coping With Contrast In Winter

The low angle of sun in the winter may bring with it fantastic lighting, but it can also cause problems when it comes to contrast in your images.

 

Photo from Landscape Photography: The Four Seasons title from Ilex.

 

11. Even More Winter Wildlife Photography Tips

Winter can be a great time to photograph wildlife. With the trees bare, it can be a lot easier to spot illusive species such as deer and foxes. A telephoto zoom lens will be a necessity, and you'll need a tripod and possibly a hide, too depending on what you intend to look for.

 

 

12. Indoor Themed Winter Portrait Tips 

With winter approaching, more people will be heading indoors but this doesn't mean you have to stop looking for ways to bring your portraits to life. Of course, if you have a willing subject you can brave the cold and venture outside to capture some great winter imagery. But if the cold isn't for you, then going indoors works very well at this time of year too.

 

Photo by Michael Alan Bielat.

 

13. Photographing Mountains In Winter

There are plenty of great mountain ranges scattered around the UK that are well worth a photo at any time of year but in winter, when a covering of snow's fallen or a hard frost has settled they tend to look even more impressive.

 

 

14. Tips On Photographing Ice In Winter 

Ice is only frozen water – so it's clear, isn't it? Far from it, and I love ice – naturally occurring on lake edges, round waterfalls, as icicles, however it forms. I'm only going to look at natural formed ice, rather than ice made in freezers and photographed in studio conditions; although either makes amazing pictures.

 

Photo by John Gravett

 

15. 10 Top Robin Photography Tips 

Robins can be found in their numbers and as many would agree, they are very photogenic and this becomes even more true at this time of year when the cold weather sets in, bringing snow to cover the ground.

 

 

16. Tips On Photographing Frost And Ice

Frost might not be good for plants but it is great for photographers who are looking for winter scenes and interesting abstracts to add to their portfolio.

 

 

17. Fast Moving Vs. Slow Moving Waterfalls - How To Capture Both With Your Camera

When capturing waterfalls you can make water appear as if it's frozen in time so every splash and droplet is captured in frame or you can go to the opposite end of the scale and smooth the flow of water out into almost a dry-ice, cloud-like texture. At this time of year there's the added option of capturing frozen shapes that water's created when it's splashed up over rocks and grass found at the edges of the falls, too.

 

 

18. Top Cold Weather Photography Tips

 It won't be long before the temperatures drop and we're venturing out over the Christmas break with cold weather photography in mind. Here's a few ideas how to prepare yourself – and your camera equipment – to ensure you get the most out of your cold-weather photography.

 

 

19. Tips On Photographing Snow & Ice

Winter brings a new range of photo opportunities where familiar colourful scenes are suddenly covered in a blanket of snow. Bare trees become stark outlined silhouettes against a brilliant white backdrop, grasses poke out from below white canopies and old barns look like sets from pantomimes.

 

 

20. Urban Christmas Light Shoot

As the majority of festive pictures are of parties taken on small apertures on compacts with auto flash, having a good image of the Christmas lights, particularly with people in them will really stand out and as a result are a great subject to have a go at photographing.

 

 

21. Cold Weather Photography Tips

The temperatures are slowly dropping which means it's a good time to start thinking about cold weather photography and how you can protect yourself as well as your kit. 

 

 

22. How To Take Black & White Shots Of Snow Scenes

Find out how using the black & white medium can add so much more to your snowy landscape shots. 

 

Photo by John Gravett

 

23. How To Photograph Frost

Set your alarm, wrap up warm and get outside to capture the magic of a frosty start. You don't have to head to far either as you'll find plenty of frost-themed images right in your back garden. 

 

Photos by John Gravett

 

24. More Snow Photography Tips

Snow scenes are very picturesque. They make excellent additions to your landscape portfolio but they can be tricky to photograph. Here are some tips to help you take better snow scene photos and make your time in the chilly outdoors more enjoyable.

 

Photo by Mark Elliott 

 

25. Tips On Photographing Stormy Seas

For those who don't mind a fierce wind and cold weather, winter is a great time to shoot at the coast. Why? Well it's quieter as you don't tend to get many tourists visiting out of season and strong winds can create strong sea swells which means they'll be plenty of big waves crashing into cliffs and sea walls to capture.

 

 

26. Capturing Snowy Landscapes

What better excuse do we need as photographers than a blanket of snow for wonderful photographic opportunities, but it's important to get a few techniques right to ensure you capture everything at its best.

 

Photos by John Gravett

 

27. Photography Tips On Capturing Patterns In Ice

When temperatures begin to fall, lakes, ponds, puddles and even waterfalls (when it's really cold) freeze, all of which make excellent close-up photography subjects.

 

 

28. Explanation On Why Snow Can Appear Blue And How To Fix It

We all know the feeling of photographing in snow on a bright, crisp day, only to realise that the snow is coming out blue in your pictures. This is generally due to one or two errors which can be quickly and easily put right. 

Photos by John Gravett

29. Snow Photography For Beginners

Snow can be quite tricky to capture and can leave many beginner photographers asking questions. To help them out, here we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about snow photography.

 

 

30. Quick Tips On Taking Photos In Icy Conditions

If you're out in icy conditions, there are a few hazards to contend with which are particular to the weather. Yes, this includes obvious things like taking care to not slip but there are other problems you may not have thought of too. 

 

 

Not every brilliant camera technology dies because it's flawed. Sometimes innovations vanish because the market couldn't support their development, manufacturers chose cheaper alternatives, or the industry simply moved on before the technology reached its full potential. Here are three examples of camera technologies that deserved better fates than they received.

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The Nikon ZR cinema camera has begun arriving in filmmakers’ hands. I got mine late last week and thought I’d share a few initial impressions.

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Instant prints change the energy in a room and turn quick snaps into keepsakes you can pass around. A hybrid instant camera that lets you shoot, tweak, and print on the spot gives that feeling back without trapping memories on a phone you’ll never scroll again.

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If you’ve been a photographer for any amount of time, you know very well how quickly gear can depreciate. You, much like every other photographer, likely have gear that has been collecting dust for far too long. Recently, I went through my stockpiles and realized that this has never been more true for me—so I decided to sell it. Here is how I made money with gear that I’m not using.

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Three fast 35mm primes on Sony E go head to head here, with clear tradeoffs in size, speed, and polish. If you shoot events, portraits, or street, the choice affects autofocus behavior, close-up reach, and how clean your backgrounds look at wide apertures.

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Adobe Max always brings major updates, and this year’s release of Lightroom Classic 15 adds several tools that quietly change how you edit. These aren’t cosmetic tweaks. They’re small, functional updates that save time and make editing more precise without forcing you to rethink your workflow.

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When you’re shooting portraits outdoors, light control can make or break your image. The sun’s position changes everything, from how your subject looks to how much flash power you need. You can manage it with high-speed sync, a neutral density filter, or a reflector, but each comes with tradeoffs that affect both your process and your results.

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Adobe Max always brings a wave of updates that change how you work, and this year’s Photoshop release doesn’t disappoint. The 2026 version introduces tools that cut down your editing time and improve how your composites blend, all without needing to jump between plug-ins or complex workflows.

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If you’ve been waiting for a fast, affordable full frame prime that doesn’t feel cheap, this one might catch your attention. A 35mm f/1.4 that promises sharp results, a sturdy build, and autofocus at this price point is unusual, and that’s exactly what makes it worth a closer look.

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1. Be Early

Arrive at your chosen spot about half an hour before the sun's due to set as you'll need time to set your equipment up and to find your angle. You'll need your tripod as shutter speeds will be slow and working hand-held will only result in shake. If you have one, attach your remote release up, too, to stop your movement rocking the camera when you go to press the shutter button. Many cameras allow you to fire the shutter via a Smart Phone, eliminating the need for a remote release. You might want to fire off a few test shots to see if your composition works but do remember the light will change.
 

2. Get Ready

Make sure your focus is correct then turn off autofocus as it tends to struggle in darker conditions. Check your white balance and set your ISO to 100, although, if you want to quicken the shutter speed slightly, you can knock it up a couple of notches. Then, you just have to stand and wait for the sun to begin setting. You might want to pack a flask of something warm and make sure you have your coat with you for this bit!
 

3. The Sun's Setting

Once the sun has gone below the horizon don't think it's time to put your equipment away so you can head home, you need to keep taking photos, adjusting the exposure length as you do to capture as many different results as possible.

 

 

4. Watch Out For Bright Light Sources

If you have the moon in shot or other bright lights such as street lamps, and you use a longer shutter speed it can result in flare but this isn't always a bad thing as an overexposed street lamp, particularly on a damp evening, can look quite good.
 

5. Where Works?

Getting out above the city so you can shoot down on it. Capturing the city lights against the dark blue sky as they switch on works well but do get in among the city buildings too. At busy junctions, you'll be able to capture light trails as traffic flows by while a bridge will give you a nice leading line with lights dotted along either side of it. Have a look for shop signs that are lit up or if you're visiting one of our well known seaside towns, you'll have a long street of illuminations to capture.

Using text-to-image prompts in Adobe’s Firefly app is as simple as writing a one-sentence prompt and pressing Enter. Creating images that align precisely with your creative vision is more challenging. To give creators more control over AI-generated adjustments, Adobe integrates several third-party AI engines into their Creative Cloud apps.

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Skylum has announced a significant fall update for Luminar Neo coming in early November.

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