Ben Long

Review: Alien Skin Bokeh

This plug-in simulates shallow depth of field far better than Photoshop can on its own. But will you use it often enough to justify the price?

Review: Tiffen Dfx Suite Version 2

More than 1,000 photo filters combined with a well-implemented interface make this an excellent option for photographers of landscapes, events, portraits, and weddings.

Review: Wacom Intuos4

The Intuos4 feels great, looks gorgeous, and is extremely well-made. Photographers, designers, illustrators, and visual effects artists can all benefit from the innovations in this new line of tablets.

Get Selective in Camera Raw

Adobe's Camera Raw software is an amazing tool for improving your photographs. Using features such as the Adjustments Brush and the Graduated Filter, you can quickly turn a photo from "eh" to "ooh!"

Photography Tutorial: Get the Right Light

When shooting portraits, good lighting is all-important. To make sure you have it, you can buy expensive lighting rigs and multiple flash units. Or you can spend a few bucks and carry just the right mix of sun and clouds in your pack.

Smooth Operator: Make More Flattering Portraits

No matter how attractive the person you're photographing, most people can benefit from a little digital tweaking. You can smooth skin texture and add a little oomph using Photoshop. And to speed up the process, try Imagenomic's Portraiture 2.0 plug-in.

Bridge CS4

Take a closer look at Adobe's media browser.

Review: Adobe Photoshop CS4

Some improvements and additions will make you smile; others will make your jaw drop in awe.

Camera Raw 5

Take a closer look at the raw processor plug-in.

Review: Epson P-7000

The large LCD on this multimedia photo viewer is a big help when you're shooting in the field. Is it worth its price?

Review: Silver Efex Pro

If you’re serious about working in black and white, you need to be serious about the tools you use to convert your color photographs to grayscale. Silver Efex gives you the power you need with the ease of use you want.

Review: Capture NX 2

Version 2 brings important upgrades to this innovative image editor, including major interface revisions, workflow improvements, and important new editing tools.

Review: Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Looking for a printer that can output a wide range of print sizes for $500 or less? This review may be your answer. You won’t find another printer that produces glossy output this good for under $2,000!

Review: Canon Digital Rebel XSi

This $799 SLR camera is a very smart upgrade to the Rebel line. So smart, in fact, that it's treading on the heels of the mid-range Canon EOS 40D.

Review: Nik Software's Viveza

This plug-in is ideal for anyone who regularly creates complex masks.

The iPhone As Photo Accessory

You use the iPhone for talking, watching movies, listening to music, surfing the Web, and... helping you take better product shots?

Review: Nikon D300

With a stunningly sharp LCD, excellent image quality, and interface improvements, the D300 is a top contender in the mid-range digital SLR market.

Review: Canon EOS 40D

If you're new to the digital SLR market, this camera is a strong contender. If you're upgrading from an SLR that's older or has different features, however, the call isn't so easy to make.

Framed and Exposed: Camera Accessories You Just Gotta Have

Once you read this gear round-up, you'll be opening your wallet and making some room in your camera bag.

Reviews: Alien Skin Exposure 2.0 and Imagenomic Real Grain

Whether you want to digitally reproduce the look of different film stocks or convert color shots to grayscale, one of these plug-ins may be just what you need.