There are three modes of non-verbal communication in humans. The first and most apparent is facial expression, including using our eyes and mouths. The second is body language—how we position ourselves. The third is our hands. This article is based on concepts from The Art of Portrait Photography if you want to dig deeper for […]
I think we can all agree that our goal is to make our photos as perfect as possible. Some of that process occurs within the camera. However, in the era of digital photography, we are given far greater tools to work with than our previous brethren had with just film. The key to perfection is […]
If you’ve ever wondered how a roll of 35mm film stacks up against today’s digital sensors, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions photographers ask is: How many megapixels is film equivalent to? Relevant reminder: only a little while left to get Gigapixel Version 8.3 at $15 Off The answer isn’t cut-and-dried—but let’s […]
I want give you the rock-solid reasons why RAW is your best choice for a camera file format. Don’t get me wrong: there is a time and place for the trusted and long-used JPEG format as well. I’ll touch on that too. This article is based on concepts from the Fundamental Photo Editing Guide which […]
Night photography is a typical “next step” for many budding photographers. I have had numerous photographers ask me over the years, “What do I need to get started in night photography?” My response is always, “What type of night photography do you want to do?” To which they inevitably say, “I don’t know. I just […]
There is something magical about doorways and the inspiration that comes with wanting to photograph them. This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards which are currently 88% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. This doorway, pictured below, was captured while hiking the Blue Path in Italy, from […]
Lighthouses are a favorite subject for photographers, because they are romantic. However, some realities can make creating an excellent lighthouse photo challenging. This article will provide you with some valuable insight into improving your lighthouse pictures, and we will discuss these skill points: Composition with a limited point of view Spotting problems: crooked horizon, trash […]
When you want to adjust the colors of your photograph in Lightroom, most will typically go straight for the HSL panel. This will get you satisfactory results—most of the time. Eventually, though, you’ll come across an outlier image that just doesn’t seem to play nice with the HSL panel. This article is a general overview […]
When it comes to adjusting your contrast in Lightroom, the overall goal is to enhance the texture and interest of your photograph in a way that both supports your creative vision and protects your tones from unintentional damage, such as clipping your shadows or highlights. Your contrast, clarity and texture sliders are your go-to tools […]
This article is a general overview of the histogram lessons from the Lightroom for Landscapes Tutorials if you’d like to learn more on how to master the fantastic world of Lightroom. The Histogram is Directly Connected to Your Tonal Sliders If you ever wondered what exact tones you are adjusting with the basic panel sliders […]
