Beginner photographers often spend much of their time fumbling around with lights. Although lighting is a fundamental part of the photographic equation, it can take quite some time to truly understand the basics of how different qualities and quantities of light impact a subject. What many beginners don’t realize is that getting the right lighting […]
Focus is critical in any kind of photo. You may be able to recover some details in post if you miscalculate your exposure. Or crop the image to adjust your composition. But if it’s out of focus, there’s no cure. So it’s crucial for every photographer to understand how focus works. Photographer Micael Widell explains […]
Most of the time photographers opt for composites for creative purposes, but sometimes they’re a necessity. Whatever the case may be, when shooting for a composite image, it’s essential that the different scenes have consistent lighting. Photographer Robert Hall explains the process of photographing a composite using flash to easily execute the post-production process in […]
Double exposure is a creative photography technique wherein two different exposures are superimposed on the same frame. In analogue photography, you can achieve this by exposing the same frame multiple times. In digital photography, you can accomplish this either in-camera or by using software like Photoshop. This is an interesting creative exercise that you can […]
Welcome to the world of focus stacking, where even the most blurry foregrounds can become crisp and in focus! In this video, photographer Mike Smith takes us through the process of focus stacking a landscape. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this technique is sure to come in handy when you want to […]
Winter can be a tough time for photographers and models alike. Chilly weather, harsh conditions, and poor lighting all combine to make the job a tough one. Does this mean you should take a photography break when it’s cold outside? Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama doesn’t necessarily think so. Check out how he manages to […]
This is a complete introduction that will get you comfortable using and understanding the fundamentals of the curves adjustment layer. It will not go into any technical detail that you don’t need. Everything I explain here is useful for you to know when actually using the tool. The first section will be an overview of […]
Have you ever tried to photograph a portrait lit only by candles? It sounds great in theory, but if you’ve tried it, you’ll probably know it doesn’t come out that well unless you’re lucky. The long shutter speeds and large apertures needed make it difficult to capture a sharp image of a model, and the […]
Most of the time we are trying to squeeze more out of our RAW files to make them pop. But occasionally, a sunrise or sunset explodes and our job in editing somehow becomes harder. Here’s an example of one of my OLD edits, where in hindsight, I got a lot wrong! Every adjustment teeters on […]
As captivating rivers, seas, and precipitation are to watch; they can be rather elusive to photograph. A master of the five elements, Mike Perea, knows a thing or two about capturing water. In this seascape long exposure tutorial, he shares his top tips on how to capture this unique and ever-changing landscape. Pack The Right […]
