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How to Make a Panorama in Lightroom

How to Make a Panorama in Lightroom

Panoramas can be difficult to shoot without knowing the process behind their creation. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you create beautiful panorama images using Adobe Lightroom. This guide will help you both shoot the individual panorama photographs themselves and merge them afterwards in post-production. Step 1: Photograph the Panorama in Individual Frames The […]

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10 Ways to Build Confidence as a Photographer

10 Ways to Build Confidence as a Photographer

Final day: only hours left for The Confident Photographer at 52% Off Creating confidence as a photographer is a journey that combines mastering your craft, understanding your unique style, and building a supportive network. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you grow your confidence behind the lens: 1. Master the Basics Before you can confidently […]

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Understanding Lens Distortion and Tools to Fix It

Understanding Lens Distortion and Tools to Fix It

Lens distortion is a common issue in photography that affects the shape, size, and sharpness of images. This optical aberration occurs due to the imperfections in camera lenses. There are primarily two types of lens distortions: barrel distortion and pincushion distortion. Barrel Distortion occurs when the edges of an image appear to bulge outward, giving […]

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Topaz Labs Photo Editor Development Roadmap

Topaz Labs Photo Editor Development Roadmap

Eric Yang, CEO of Topaz Labs, recently shared an insightful update on the future of the company’s photo editing and video products, marking what he describes as the most significant evolution since their first AI product was introduced six years ago. Here’s an overview of what users can expect from Topaz Labs in the near […]

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Football Photography Tips and Techniques

Football Photography Tips and Techniques

American football photography offers challenges which are very different than those of traditional photography. In this article, I will introduce you to helpful techniques to get you up to speed with gear and technique, so you can catch the winning touchdown this fall! Equipment A fast DSLR camera and lens are an absolute must. The […]

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Lightroom Culling Mastery: Tips for Choosing Your Best Photos

Lightroom Culling Mastery: Tips for Choosing Your Best Photos

Culling photos in Adobe Lightroom is an essential step in a photographer’s workflow, allowing you to select the best images from a shoot for editing and presentation. Here are some effective strategies to streamline the culling process: Use Flags and Ratings Efficiently: Flags: Quickly flag your photos as “Picks” (P key) for those you like, […]

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Mastering Lightroom Photo Editing

Mastering Lightroom Photo Editing

In the digital age, capturing a photo is only half the battle; the true magic happens in post-processing. This is where Lightroom Editing Mastery, an online course meticulously designed for both budding and seasoned photographers, steps in to transform the way we enhance our photographs. Unlike the generic advice scattered across the internet, this course […]

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From Auto to Manual: A Step-by-Step Journey Through Camera Modes

From Auto to Manual: A Step-by-Step Journey Through Camera Modes

Learning how to use a camera and its various modes can significantly improve your photography skills, allowing you to creatively control your camera and adapt to different shooting conditions. Here’s a recommended order for learning camera modes, starting from the basics to more advanced settings: Auto Mode (A or Auto): Most cameras have an automatic […]

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How to Take Sharper Street Photography, Even at Night

How to Take Sharper Street Photography, Even at Night

Capturing sharp photographs is by far the toughest technical skill in street photography. People move quickly, you are often moving quickly, the light isn’t usually ideal, and you sometimes have to frame instantly and suddenly. When I take a look at other people’s street work, one of the most common problems I notice is that the […]

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Choosing the Perfect Print Resolution for Your Photos

Choosing the Perfect Print Resolution for Your Photos

Creating high-quality prints of photographs involves numerous considerations, with one of the most critical being the print resolution. The print resolution, measured in dots per inch (DPI), determines the level of detail and clarity of the printed image. The optimal DPI setting depends on various factors, including the purpose of the print, the viewing distance, […]

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