The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Our Most Frequent Photo “Prescriptions”

We’ve been helping and educating photographers for over 10 years now, and this week we decided to compile a short list of some of our most frequently dispensed “photo prescriptions.” Because digital photography is a multi-faceted art form, we include tips for getting better shots in the camera, and also ways to improve your images during post-processing.

We also return to our discussion of color management. This week, we discuss editing and output color profiles, and how you should use them.

Photo Therapy: Eclectic Colorado

We decided to take a little road trip up into the high country of Colorado to find some eclectic subjects. It was great to get out and use some of our gear, and when we returned, we used some novel post-processing to create a unique look for our photos.

You can see our photos on our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors)

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Are DSLRs Dead?

This week, we answer a listener question about the future of DSLRs. Given the overwhelming trend towards mirrorless cameras by all of the major camera manufacturers, it’s a good time to ask whether there’s a future for DSLRs.

New Olympus 8-25mm f/4 Lens for Micro 4/3 Format

Olympus officially announced their newest pro-level wide-angle zoom lens, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens. We’ll take a look at the specs and pricing for what should be an excellent wide-angle lens for micro four-thirds shooters.

Updates to Adobe Lightroom

Lightroom got some significant updates this week, too. Adobe added the new Super-Resolution feature (discussed here) along with 70 new creative presets for portrait, travel, and cinematic looks.

Nikon 105mm & 50mm Z macro lenses

This week Nikon announced two Z-mount macro lenses, in 105mm and 50mm focal lengths. We take a look at the specs, pricing, and whether we’ll consider replacing our F-mount 105mm VR micro-Nikkor lenses. We also take a quick peek at DXO’s newly updated Nik Collection 4, which we’ll review more in depth next week.

Preorder the new Nikon macro lenses

* Nikon 105mm f/2.8 MC VR S Z Nikkor * Nikon 50mm f/2.8 MC Z Nikkor* Both lenses are available for pre-order here

Fundamentals of Color Management

This week, we have the first of a multi-part series on color management. For our first topic, we’ll discuss what color management is, and why you should calibrate your monitor if you’re serious about digital photography.

Accessories we like

* Mindshift Gear Exposure 13 shoulder bag (discontinued, but you might find one used)* Kase Clip-in UV filters for mirrorless cameras* Think Tank Filter Nest Mini filter wallet

Oregon Photo Safari Recap

We’re back from our week-long photo safari in Oregon, and we had a spectacular time. We’ve posted photos on our Facebook Page for you to check out, too. Rick brought his Fujifilm GFS 100X medium-format camera on the tour, and he shares his experience using it in the field.

Webinar May 29th: Photographing Crested Butte, Colorado

Join us on Saturday, May 29th to learn more about photographing Crested Butte, Colorado. We’ll be leading a photo tour there in July!

Our top 10 photographic innovations

This week, Jason & Rick came up with a “top 10” list of their favorite photo innovations in the last 10-15 years. Find out what technological advances in photography made our list!

Topaz Sharpen AI Review, New Nikon Z Firmware

This week, Nikon released firmware updates for every Z mirrorless camera in their lineup. While most of the improvements went to the Z6ii and Z7ii models, the other cameras also got a really great feature, too.

We also take a look at the latest iteration of Topaz Labs’ sharpening tool, Sharpen AI. Sharpen AI works as a Lr/Ps plug-in, and as a stand-alone editor. We were both impressed by this sharpening tool, and we discuss how we plan to use it in our workflow.

Getting creative with multiple exposures

This week, we take a look at a fun but often neglected feature in our digital cameras: multiple exposures. From simple two-shot composites to creative 9 or 10-shot blends, the multiple exposure feature can deliver some really cool results. We’ll also discuss alternative approaches to creating multiple exposures, both in-camera and with Photoshop.

Lightroom Tip: Selective sharpening

By applying sharpening selectively in Lightroom, you can get professional results and minimize noise. This week, we discuss how to sharpen images selectively in Lightroom using the brush and gradient tools.

Silhouettes and Negative Space; New Mirrorless Gear from Canon

This week, Canon announced three new mirrorless lenses, and a new flagship mirrorless camera body. The Canon EOS R3 is a pro-style body that will be capable of 30 fps stills, and uses an all-new sensor developed by Canon.

Canon also announced a 400mm f/2.8, 600mm f/4, and 100mm f/2.8 macro lens for their mirrorless mount. While the 400 and 600mm lenses are optically identical to existing Canon telephotos, the new 100mm macro lens offers 1.4x magnification and a spherical aberration control ring.

We also discuss the creative use of silhouettes and negative space as a creative technique in photography. We explore how to create these types of images both in your camera and with post-processing.