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How to Create a Desaturated Cinematic Effect in Adobe Lightroom

How to Create a Desaturated Cinematic Effect in Adobe Lightroom

Today’s lesson is based on concepts from the Lightroom Mastery Guide which is currently 50% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. In this tutorial we’ll go through the steps required to create that coveted desaturated look that is quite common in movies and television, as well as in advertisements and posters—it’s […]

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How to Capture Backlit Portraits: 5 Tips

How to Capture Backlit Portraits: 5 Tips

Backlighting a subject is one of those lighting techniques in which you have the light source placed behind the subject. For new photographers, this may sound counterintuitive. A common question that arises is, “Wouldn’t the subject be underexposed when it is backlit?”. While a simple answer could be “yes”, there are many ways you can […]

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10 Sneaky Food Photography Tricks

10 Sneaky Food Photography Tricks

Do you think you know the tricks that go into making food look so delicious in photographs? Think again! This video from Top Trending demonstrates and explains the various methods food photographers and advertisers use to make sure the product looks ready to eat. Some of the things they do and use will surprise you! […]

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How to Create a Signature Watermark in Photoshop

How to Create a Signature Watermark in Photoshop

Do you use a watermark for your photographs? If so, does it look clean and undistracting? Colin Smith from photoshopCAFE demonstrates how he turns his written signature into a watermark for his images: How to Make a Signature Watermark in Photoshop Draw your large signature on a piece of big white paper. Smith used a […]

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Low Light Photo Repair with Noiseless AI

Low Light Photo Repair with Noiseless AI

In photo editing news, Noiseless AI is now available and works with both raw and non-raw image formats. Based on deep photo analysis, Noiseless AI determines the level of noise in a photo and suggests one of three noise reduction options — Low, Middle, or High. Users can further adjust the noise reduction level manually. […]

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Common Problems With Radio Transmitters & Triggers for Photographers

Common Problems With Radio Transmitters & Triggers for Photographers

There’s nothing worse than being out in the field, after hours of carefully packing your camera equipment, only to notice that one of your devices isn’t working properly. If you’ve ever had trouble with your radio triggers—or even if you haven’t yet—Adorama TV‘s video is a great way to see how you can troubleshoot them […]

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Simple Tips for Better Portraits

Simple Tips for Better Portraits

Whether you’re armed with an expensive SLR or just a smart phone camera, there is an art to taking good pictures of people. With some thought and some practice you’ll be the go-to person in your group for taking photos. Here’s a collection of some simple but effective tips for improving your portraits. Get Closer […]

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Photo Tips for Rain and Clouds

Photo Tips for Rain and Clouds

Many photographers resent rainy days. It’s understandable: rainy and cloudy conditions are not ideal circumstances for lighting and gear safety. However, if you think creatively, it is possible to use such foul weather to your advantage. Rain and clouds can work as an interesting element in your photographs and elevate your photography. If you don’t […]

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6 Magic Hour Photography Tricks

6 Magic Hour Photography Tricks

Photography is all about light, and the quality of light can make all the difference between an average photo and a stunning photo. Magic hour — also commonly referred to as “golden hour” — is the time of day when the sun is low and near the horizon, providing a warm glow. It occurs twice a day, […]

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How to Add a Neon Background to Studio Portraits

How to Add a Neon Background to Studio Portraits

Neon lights add a retro look to an image but they aren’t something that you can find in a small studio. Adding them in post is always an option, but it’s easier said than done. Neon being a light source in itself, it’s important that you get the lighting correct in-camera before opening up the […]

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