September 29, 2025The Future of AI Travel Photography: Do We Still Need Photographers?
Discover how AI travel photography is reshaping the industry in 2025. Can AI replace photographers, or does authenticity still define real photography?
Technical articles about photography, gear reviews, and tipsLearning Center | Burak Arik Photography
Technical articles about photography such as SLR cameras, lenses, aperture, shutter speed, HDR techniques, depth of field, and more.
August 13, 2024Top Destinations for Landscape Photography: My Personal Favorites
Discover my top landscape photography destinations from 40+ countries: Maasai Mara's wildlife, Banff's turquoise lakes, Matterhorn's alpine peaks, Yosemite's granite cliffs, Monument Valley's desert icons, and Antelope Canyon's light beams.
November 23, 2023Embracing Change: My Transition from Canon 5D Mark IV to Fujifilm X-T5
After 13 years with Canon DSLRs, I switched to the Fujifilm X-T5. Discover why the compact mirrorless design, retro dials, 40MP sensor, and 7-stop IBIS reignited my passion for photography. My honest comparison inside.
March 23, 2023DSLR vs Mirrorless: The Ultimate Camera Decision
DSLR vs Mirrorless: Which camera should you choose? Compare optical and electronic viewfinders, autofocus, size, battery life, and video capabilities. Learn the key differences to make the best decision for your photography journey.
January 7, 2020My Photography Workflow and The Software I Use
Learn my complete photography workflow: RAW vs JPEG, NAS storage with Synology, photo organization with Luminar, AI editing features, and automatic cloud backup with Backblaze.
November 5, 2017Discovering New Points of View with Drone Photography
Discover how drone photography opens new perspectives. Learn about drone components, selection criteria, flight modes like orbit and follow me, and legal considerations for aerial photography.
May 27, 2016What are the differences between compact and DSLR cameras?
DSLR cameras offer larger sensors, interchangeable lenses, optical viewfinders, and faster processing than compact cameras. These differences deliver better low-light performance, shallower depth of field, higher dynamic range, and superior image quality for serious photographers.
May 27, 2016The Camera Gear I Use
Discover my complete photography gear: Canon 7D Mark II body, essential lenses from 10-400mm including L-series glass, and tripods for every situation. Learn why I chose each piece of equipment for travel and landscape photography.
May 27, 2016Depth Of Field Calculator
Learn how depth of field works and calculate DOF for any camera. This interactive calculator determines focus range based on sensor size, aperture, focal length, and subject distance.