Colors are all around us and we often perceive them peripherally, yet they play a crucial role in photography. This exercise will make you focus on different colors and how to capture them aesthetically.

Almost every photographer has tried light painting at some point. Long exposures, running around with a flashlight or string of lights is great fun, but we usually don’t expect much from the resulting photos. They’re just light trails. But with some patience and creativity, this technique can be used to create stunning works of art, including light-painted portraits.  

Local adjustments in Zoner Photo Studio X just got smarter. With AI Masks, you can select the main subject, background, or sky with one click. Then, fine-tune them with complete precision. Combine masks, refine details, and let AI handle the heavy lifting. See how these new tools simplify your workflow!

The Zoner Photo Studio X Spring 2025 Update is here! Get ready to refine and speed up local adjustments with the power of AI. New AI Masking Tools in the Develop module open up exciting new possibilities. But that’s just the beginning. You’ll also find enhanced collages, improved Canvas Prints, and many other upgrades. 

Design unique Canvas Prints to create a cohesive series of images, or an eye-catching home decor piece by splitting one photo across multiple canvases. The intuitive Print module in Zoner Photo Studio X lets you preview your design instantly and send it for printing with no need to struggle with other programs.  

AI is transforming the world of graphics and photography. Introducing Zoner AI Image Creator—A free online tool that lets you generate images using text descriptions in seconds. How does it work? What can it do? And who is it for? Let’s take a closer look.  

We all find ourselves daydreaming in our own fantasy world from time to time. And every photographer has likely wondered how to bring those worlds to life. What are the possibilities? What’s involved in a photo or video shoot? What should you watch out for, and how should you handle post-production? Here’s some inspiration for photographers who may not have experience with this genre but want to give it a try.   

Non-destructive edits are edits that don’t destroy your original picture file. They keep you from having to take care of two separate versions of a picture—one edited, the other not. In short, they make editing work with large collections faster and easier to manage overall.

I took a closer look at the new Nikon Z50 II. It’s an upgrade from my favorite travel camera, the APS-C Nikon Z50. The new model features the EXPEED 7 processor. This is the same processor found in the Z6 III and Z8 which delivers fast and accurate focusing. With support for 4K 60p video, compact size, flip-out display, and advanced tools, it’s the perfect choice for content creators, vloggers, and photography enthusiasts who want high performance without compromise.  

Reading articles about photography is fun, but how about putting theory into practice? Here’s a simple composition exercise with a few rules to help you think more intentionally about what’s in front of your lens and how to work with the scene. Join us for this photography “homework assignment” and sharpen your composition skills!