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Soft lighting is a sought-after technique in the world of photography. It helps in reducing harsh shadows, creating a dreamy atmosphere, and bringing out the best features in a subject. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a seasoned professional, understanding where to find soft lighting can elevate your photographs to new heights. Here’s a guide […]
Capturing stunning photographs is not solely reliant on ideal lighting conditions. Even in mediocre lighting, you can still create beautiful images if you understand how to work with the available light. Afternoon light, in particular, can be a challenging time for photography, but with the right techniques, you can transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary moments. […]
Light is the basic building block of ALL photography. Hearing about great light, talking about great light, and maybe even recognizing certain types of light is not the same as UNDERSTANDING light. Understanding it means you’ll know how to “accurately” manipulate light to your advantage. This popular eBook on the subject is currently 68% today […]
Photography, in its essence, is an art of capturing light. Once that light is captured, the journey isn’t quite over – the art of post-processing begins. Photo editing allows us to accentuate the best parts of our images, fix imperfections, and achieve a final look that’s both appealing and striking. One such technique, often left […]
When you want to adjust the colors of your photograph in Lightroom, most will typically go straight for the HSL panel. This will get you satisfactory results—most of the time. Eventually, though, you’ll come across an outlier image that just doesn’t seem to play nice with the HSL panel. This article is a general overview […]
When it comes to adjusting your contrast in Lightroom, the overall goal is to enhance the texture and interest of your photograph in a way that both supports your creative vision and protects your tones from unintentional damage, such as clipping your shadows or highlights. Your contrast, clarity and texture sliders are your go-to tools […]
Here’s another quick tutorial from the Camera Fundamentals Cheat Sheets (New Year Sale is ending soon)! Using a lens filter on a camera lens can be a great way to enhance your photos in certain situations and protect your lens. They are not essential, but can be helpful sometimes. The most common lens filters and […]
This article is a general overview of the histogram lessons from the Lightroom for Landscapes Tutorials if you’d like to learn more on how to master the fantastic world of Lightroom. The Histogram is Directly Connected to Your Tonal Sliders If you ever wondered what exact tones you are adjusting with the basic panel sliders […]
Tax season can be stressful for anyone, but it’s especially challenging for photographers juggling gear, editing software, travel, and more. The good news? Many of your professional expenses may be deductible, helping to reduce your tax burden and keep more cash in your pocket. In today’s article, we’ll explore common tax deductions and write-offs specifically […]
This article is a general overview of the catalog organization lessons from the new Lightroom for Landscapes Program (currently 70% off) if you’d like to learn more on how to master the fantastic world of Lightroom. One of the most powerful, but commonly overlooked, features of Lightroom is the ability to quickly cull and rate […]
