The development of smartphone photography has had a dramatic effect on photography as a whole. It’s as important a change as the introduction of the Brownie box camera and digital photography, both of which played significant roles in spreading the delight of photography. The camera in my pocket has added fun and enjoyment to the […]
Did you realize that you can make high-quality black and white image conversions in Luminar 3? Maybe you were under the impression that Luminar only catered to color images, but today we’re going to look at how you can use the Black & White Filter to create bespoke monochrome images. For best results, you should […]
Photographing children can be one of the most challenging yet beautiful aspects of photography. They won’t be still. They won’t smile. They are tired. They don’t listen. These are some of the challenges we face when we photograph children. But there are ways to get around these challenges and produce beautiful and authentic photos. I […]
Do this simple test below. For each bad habit, give yourself a test score. 1. Leave the Camera at Home The best camera is the one you have with you—even if it’s on your smart phone. Not every photo you take is photography competition material nor is it of commercial value. Regardless, a huge megapixel […]
As I excitedly sat down to process hundreds of images taken during an extended landscape photo shoot I was shocked to find spots and specks on almost all of my images! And the later the shot was taken the more there were. It soon became apparent it was caused by the camera’s dirty sensor. Fortunately, […]
Fabian Oefner is known for his melding of photography and science. The Swiss artist has photographed ferroliquid combined with watercolors. He’s captured paint responding to centrifugal force and tiny colored crystals reacting to the vibrations of sound. Now watch how he created the illusion of an exploding car piece by piece: Oefner first sketched out […]
While doing some research to write this post, I went looking for some of my photos on the web, and it was just…wow! Using the Google reverse image search engine, I could locate where some photos of mine were being used. I only spent time looking for three photos (some that I knew were popular) […]
Do you want to edit your images but aren’t sure where to start? Maybe you want to know how to add that little extra something to your photos? Today we’re going to look at simple, yet effective ways to add adjustments to your images in Luminar 3 (currently on sale for Valentine’s Day). We’ll be using […]
Good photographers aren’t made overnight. And most accomplished photographers will admit that their earliest attempts at the craft were pretty unimpressive. In this inspiring interview, San Francisco based photographer Jim Goldstein shares his advice for novice photographers looking to improve their skills: Goldstein’s earliest experience with a camera left him feeling incredibly discouraged. His first […]
I never thought I would be running around with a net desperately trying to capture butterflies and dragonflies. But that was exactly what I was doing two summers ago at the local golf course. Living north of San Francisco I am surrounded by natural beauty with flowing waterfalls, giant redwoods, and luscious green hillsides. However, […]
