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Learn the secrets to creating gorgeous, blurry-background images, using the camera gear you already have. Creating Beautiful Background Blur is an in-depth comprehensive technical training guide on the subject of depth of field – filled with in-depth tutorials and secrets to creating gorgeous, creamy, bokeh background images. We were able to negotiate a 68% discount […]
There are certain camera functions we use all the time but that take up lots of our time without us realizing it. Steve Perry shares seven Nikon camera shortcuts that can significantly ease your workload: 1. Quickly Zoom to 100% Photographers often zoom in to check focus. Instead of pressing the + or – keys, press down […]
Photography in its most basic form has three main technical pillars: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Also known as the exposure triangle, it’s vital for beginner photographers to understand the concepts surrounding it. Before you jump into other advanced topics like composition and post-processing, be sure to get familiar with these three parameters. Photographer Taylor […]
Reflectors and diffusers are very affordable tools that can help you improve your photography. They’re portable, convenient to work with, yet add so much value. Interestingly, there are quite a variety of reflectors that you can find on the market. Each of them gives a different look to the images. In this video, we have […]
Using dodge & burn as part of your editing workflow in the Luminar Photo Editor can really help refine your image and allow you far greater control over the areas you adjust. Dodging and burning is an old darkroom technique, and it’s simply lightening or darkening certain areas of a photograph while leaving the other areas […]
Having a good amount of photography knowledge is one thing. But when it comes to landing jobs as a photographer, it’s a totally different ball game. Of course being able to take good photographs helps, but that’s not going to cut it business-wise. Getting photography jobs is more about having the right connections and being […]
Home is one of the best places to photograph children. They are in their trusted environment and you can capture them immersed in their activities and interactions, with all kinds of natural expressions. Yet photographing children indoors can be challenging and frustrating. The main reason is, of course, that young children move a lot, while […]
It’s quite common to have people attribute good images to expensive gear. Whereas in reality, gear has minimal effect on how the images come out. In reality, more than what camera, lens, or lighting setup you use, it’s how you plan and execute your shot that affects the quality of the output. Today we have […]
There’s a lot of confusion among beginner photographers regarding the best camera settings for a certain type of scene. I’m sure we’ve all been through that phase. But only as we progress through our photography journey do we realize there’s no such thing as “the best settings”. Settings depend on a lot of variables. But, […]
The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, South America. It measures 3,212 ft (979 meters). Getting a good photo of Angel Falls could be a challenge simply because it is so high. You have to get the right lens—probably a wide angle lens—and you must find the right position from which […]
