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Neutral density filters are one of the most important tools in a photographer’s toolkit. They allow a photographer to control the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor. Whether it is a bright sunny day and you want to manage the bright light, or you are photographing water and are looking for that silky smooth look, the neutral density filter can help you achieve the image you are looking for.

We’re chatting with celebrity photographer Manfred Bauman, a dedicated user of PortraitPro software. He shares with us what it’s like to work with some of the biggest stars and what tools he finds helpful in his work.

PortraitPro: What lead you to photographing Hollywood actors?

Manfred Baumann: Sir Roger Moore discovered one of my pictures at an exhibition in Hamburg and bought it for his house in Switzerland. He is a big fan of photography, which is how we got into contact. He was my first Hollywood star, and that got the ball rolling.

There’s never been a better time to engage in printmaking and the potential it offers for creative expression. For me that’s the best reason to print your work; to take advantage of the tools and materials we have available today, from amazing desktop printers to fantastic fine art papers, to make something unique that can be seen and touched in the real world.

I've always loved the natural world and was hiking, backpacking, and adventuring outdoors long before I first picked up a camera. Simply put, there's a lot of natural beauty in this world: It inspires me, and I've made it my mission in life to share that beauty with others.

There’s no better way to enjoy the fruits of one’s photographic efforts than by displaying your work at home or at the office. And when it comes to gifts for friends and family, a beautifully mounted image is a memento that’s hard to beat. If you’ve never used the services of a professional online digital lab, the following tips will explain the benefits, help you identify the right lab for your needs, and enable you to obtain optimum results.

At 14, Michael Semaan found a way to forge a unique relationship with his grandfather – photography. With a camera on loan from his high school, his grandfather's experience in photography and chemistry, and a full dark room in the basement, Semaan found a passion that would last all his life.