The Most-Read Articles of 2024: What Our Readers Loved Most
2024 is over and we’re looking back at your favorite articles in Learn Photography. The ones that spoke to you most, that you enjoyed to the fullest, and those that helped you improve your photography skills. Whether it was useful tips for taking pictures with your phone, tips for photography gear, or new tools in Zoner Photo Studio X, these are the topics that kept our readers most engaged during 2024.
We hope our articles have inspired you to take on new projects and have opened the door to better photography. Let us know in the comments! What was your favorite article? Or, what topic is missing from Learn Photography that you’d like to learn more about? We can’t wait to hear from you!
What Is True HDR Photography?
True HDR photography is a new way to use technical advances in display technology to show high dynamic range and details that are closer to reality. This article is for those who want more than a simple explanation. True HDR photography is something completely different from what most photographers imagine when they hear HDR.
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Why I Made the Switch from the Canon R5 to the Sony A7R V
Irecently decided to take a big step: Change my camera brand and replace all corresponding lenses and equipment. I learned a lot from reviews, but still had many questions. What are the differences between Canon and Sony, and was switching a good decision? I was only able to find some of the answers came only after using them for some time.
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Composition Matters More Than Your Subject
Everyone who presses the shutter button on a camera or phone is composing an image. It doesn’t matter what’s in the photo, a landscape, your family, or a pet, the composition must be done correctly.
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Remove Backgrounds with AI
Transparent backgrounds are the perfect tool for editing product photos, creative collages, and other innovative uses. The tools in Zoner Photo Studio X, along with artificial intelligence, make removing backgrounds a breeze.
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3 Ways You Can Add Life to Dull Photos
Did you recently come back from a trip with beautiful photos, but they don’t look as vivid and colorful on your computer as they did when you took them? If your lackluster photos need you to breathe some life into them, try these three methods.
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3D LUTs—What They Can Do and Where To Find Them
What are 3D LUTs? You may have come across them in your photo editing, used them for some time, or not at all. Many photographers offer custom 3D LUTs you can download for a fee, or even free. What can you do with 3D LUTs? What are their limitations? How can you make your own? Zoner Photo Studio X makes this a piece of cake.
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5+1 Basic Editing Steps To Improve Your Photography
Almost every single photo you take requires some type of editing. All it takes is a few simple steps to take your photo up a notch. Whether you need to lighten up a photo that’s too dark, or you want to crop it, this article combined with Zoner Photo Studio X can help you.
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Must-Have Landscape Photography Equipment
I would travel to the ends of the world for landscape photography. You have to plan ahead when traveling for photography because you might have trouble replacing what you forgot at home. You might also have to walk to your chosen destination. What type of photography equipment do you need and what should you be prepared for as a landscape photographer?
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Mastering RAW and JPG Duo
Many photographers are used to working with a combination of RAW and JPG images. We’ve discussed the advantages of each image format in the article RAW vs. JPG: The Eternal Struggle. This time, we’ll show you the advantages of working with photos in both formats. We’ll also discuss how the ZPS X Spring Update makes this process even easier.
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Colors in Photography: All There Is to Know about White
This is the first article in our new series on colors in photography. We’ll delve into the role of colors and their significance in photography. We’ll also explore the psychology of colors, how they’re used for marketing, and take a look at their historical context. Let’s get started with a somewhat controversial color, one that is technically not even a color— white.
