Lens speed made simple: Learn what lens aperture means, how it affects your photos, and when it is—or isn’t—worth investing in fast glass.

If you want to truly understand how light works in photography, turn off the lights. Darkness forces you to take control of the shot, and let go of it at the same time. Exposure isn’t something to fear. It’s a game with three players: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Once you understand how they work together, you can start creating magic right in your living room with candlelight or a flashlight in the bathroom.  

You no longer have to be limited by low resolution. The AI Resize tool in Zoner Studio offers two intelligent methods to help you get the most out of your photos. Whether you need to slightly enlarge a photo for printing, or upscale it several times without losing quality, AI Resize delivers sharp, natural-looking results. 

Are you searching for the best shots from dozens of similar images? AI Close-ups in Zoner Studio can help. Powered by AI, this feature automatically zooms in on the most important details so you can decide which photo is worth keeping in seconds. No clicking, no waiting, and no tedious searching.    

The Zoner Studio Fall Update 2025 brings major improvements that will speed up and enhance your photography workflow. AI now plays a bigger role in photo selection. AI Close-ups make sorting through your photos easier, AI Resize improves output quality, and the new split view makes it simpler to compare before and after while editing.

Meta description: Get your camera’s built-in flash under control. Learn how to soften harsh light, bounce it off walls, and get natural-looking photos—easily and affordably, even without an external flash.

October brings a sense of calm after the busy summer season, with misty landscapes and perfect conditions for globetrotting. Discover destinations that are perfect for sunshine and adventure in October.

Taking photos in the city on a bright day? Learn how to work with hard and soft light, find the best backgrounds, and master photography even in harsh midday sun.

Learn how to set up your camera for landscape photography. Master f-numbers, ISO, RAW, and exposure settings to capture sharp, perfectly exposed shots.

The right amount of sharpness is crucial to all photography. Not every photo can be pin sharp, and sometimes it’s best to get rid of an outright blurry photo. Sharpness can be affected by factors such as lens parameters. As long as the image isn’t completely blurry, it can be sharpened with editing in post-production. This is a skill that will always be useful.