Use the “halo light” pattern in your photo lighting. Here is a photo tip I’ve recently read that I disagree with: “When photographing people, always make sure to avoid direct sunlight in the background of the photo. This will make odd shadows and add an undesirable element to the picture. Position the people so the […]
Today’s landscape photo tip involves diagonal lines. In a landscape photo, portrait photo, still life or any other kind of photo, the first major task of the photographer is to draw the viewer’s eye to the most important aspects of the shot and keep it there! We want our photo to send some sort of […]
Waterfalls seem to grab the hearts and minds of people. Go to any location that has one or more waterfalls and it is pretty much a guarantee that they will be a major attraction, if not the main attraction, of the area. However, as beautiful as waterfalls are, it is not so easy to capture […]
One of the best photography tips I can share is to think less about the technical aspects and more about the impact your photo has on the people who view it. While it’s important to understand the elements of exposure, those techniques won’t guarantee an emotional connection with your subject. Here are five ways to […]
A very powerful method of improving the composition of photos is the use of lines. Properly used, lines can significantly increase the impact of images. Lines serve to affect photographic composition in two ways. First, they serve to create a mood. Second, they lead the eye through the photograph. By affecting mood, lines add emotional content […]
Today’s photo tip is about pet portraits and how to get the animal’s attention. Pet portraits can be some of the most fun photography you do. As an added bonus, it’s a great photography training ground. “Never Work With Kids or Animals!” Or so says the old show business expression… Why? Because they steal the […]
Topaz Labs just kicked off their Black Friday Sale early, so currently you can get all of their best-selling Image Quality editors for one low price if you’re interested. And you only pay for what you don’t own. If you already have Gigapixel, but not DeNoise or Sharpen AI, you will only pay for two […]
A new feature in Luminar Neo, GenSwap, offers photographers an extraordinary tool to enhance their images. It enables users to replace specific elements in photos with AI-generated visuals that integrate seamlessly with the rest of the image. This tool opens a realm of infinite creative possibilities, allowing photographers to say goodbye to dull and unimpressive […]
RAW image files are a photographer’s boon. They capture all the data from the camera’s sensor, offering unparalleled quality and flexibility in post-processing. However, their complexity often makes them tricky to handle, especially when it comes to viewing them on standard software like Windows Photo Viewer. Why Are RAW Files Difficult to Open? Unprocessed Data: […]
As photographers increasingly rely on Adobe’s raw editors, it’s crucial to master the multitude of features available within these powerful tools. Matt Kloskowski’s latest video tutorial sheds light on five lesser-known tips that can streamline your photo editing workflow in Lightroom and Camera Raw. Here are the key takeaways: Solo Mode for Masking Panels: The […]
