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Adobe is Changing Prices
Adobe is raising prices for its Photography and Lightroom plans starting January 15, 2025, and things are getting messy. If you’re on the Photography (20GB) plan at $9.99/month, your price is jumping to $14.99 unless you switch to an annual plan, which stays at $119.88. The catch? New customers can’t even get this plan after January 15—it’s being phased out. Instead, they’ll have to shell out $19.99/month for the 1TB plan.
Lightroom-only users aren’t spared either. Monthly prices go from $9.99 to $11.99, but the annual rate stays at $119.88, and they’re adding Lightroom Classic to the mix. Adobe’s vague communication hasn’t helped, and for new users, the cheapest way in will now cost double.
Leave your Camera at Home - Just Take Your iPhone
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Pearla 2.1 is a huge win for both photographers and filmmakers, bringing serious pro-level features to iPhones. Launching in January for iOS 17 and up, the update lets filmmakers shoot in open gate formats, record Log video with Sony S-Log3 and Nikon N-Log profiles, and even apply built-in film simulations for creative flair.
But photographers get just as much love. Pearla’s expanded photo controls let you bypass Apple’s default pipeline, giving you full control over image development for sharper, more professional results. Founder Guy Cassidy says their goal is simple: turn your iPhone into a pro-grade tool that creators have been asking for.
And here’s the kicker: even an iPhone SE can shoot 4K ProRes video calibrated to match Sony footage. Whether you’re capturing stills or video, Pearla 2.1 makes your iPhone a serious creative powerhouse.
Big Nikon Updates
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Nikon just dropped updates for its full-frame cameras, starting with a big video boost for the Z9 and Frame.io support for the Z9, Z8, and Z6 III.
The Z9’s new firmware lets you set shutter angles (6.5° to 360°) for perfect motion blur without adjusting shutter speed. You can also customise zebra patterns and tweak histograms and waveforms, making video capture more precise, even in tricky lighting.
Frame.io support is now live for Android via the NX MobileAir app, letting users upload videos directly to the cloud for faster workflows. It’s compatible with the Z9, Z8, and Z6 III, and iOS support is on the way.
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Photographer Spotlight
Discover amazing photographers
This week in the Spotlight:
Vanessa Riina
You can find her on Instagram: @riinavanessa
A few photos of hers:
Weekly Photo Analysis
Welcome to a new addition to the magazine: the weekly photo analysis, where I will analyse a photo and talk about the composition, lighting what’s positive, what’s negative etc. so that you can learn and better your own photography ;)
This weeks photo by: Deliceler Bahadir
You can find him on Instagram as: @bdcr38
Lets analyse it:
Composition:
Framing: The image uses the umbrella to frame the composition, focusing on the rain droplets and the blurred lights in the background. This creates a sense of depth and draws attention to the details on the umbrella.
Negative Space: The large, dark areas under the umbrella contrast with the vibrant background, allowing the viewer's eye to rest and appreciate the bokeh effect.
Lighting:
Contrast: There's a strong contrast between the dark, wet umbrella and the colourful, out-of-focus lights in the background. This use of light and shadow adds drama and mood to the photo.
Reflection: The lights reflecting off the water droplets on the umbrella add an additional layer of visual interest.
Positive Aspects:
Bokeh Effect: The use of bokeh in the background is beautifully executed, creating a dreamy, almost magical atmosphere. The vibrant colors of the lights contrast well with the dark, rainy scene.
Texture: The texture of the umbrella with the water droplets is captured in high detail, adding a tactile quality to the image.
Mood: The image conveys a sense of quiet solitude, perhaps reflecting on a rainy evening or early morning, which can evoke emotions or memories in the viewer.
Negative Aspects (or areas for improvement):
Focus: While the bokeh effect is pleasing, some might argue that the focus on the umbrella could be sharper to emphasise the droplets even more.
Colour Balance: The image has a cool tone overall, which might be too desaturated for some viewers' taste. A touch more warmth could balance the cool colours with the warm lights.
Human Element: There's a suggestion of a human presence under the umbrella, but it's very much in shadow. A bit more detail or light on the person could add narrative depth.
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