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 […]
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 […]
The rolling shutter effect is a well-known challenge in the world of photography and videography. This post will delve into what causes rolling shutter artifacts, how they can negatively impact your work, and discuss an exciting development from Sony that promises to address this issue. What is Rolling Shutter? Rolling shutter occurs because the camera’s […]
Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life—sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that make taking pictures on the streets after dark an even more adventurous experience in street […]
Professional photography is a fantastic way to celebrate important moments in your life. It also allows all of the family members to be in the image as well. Finally, it creates true custom works of art. However, those images will account for a tiny fraction of the photographs that will take place in your life. […]
The news that you are photographing your first wedding often leads to emotions ranging from excitement to apprehension, and in some cases, fear. Assuming you have experience with your equipment and have developed the necessary skills to take great photographs, the wedding event has a greater likelihood of being a successful one if you follow […]
