Split toning is the method of adding different tones to the highlights and the shadows during post-processing. Landscape photographer Mark Denney feels that this is one of the most underutilized features of Lightroom. If you’re consistent with it, you can even develop your own signature style: To demonstrate how split toning works, Denney simply uses […]
I love this part of the story. As you arrive at wherever the bride is getting ready you never really know what’s is in store for you. If it’s at a house I knock on the door and wait, if a hotel I ask reception to ring up to see if they are ready for […]
Simply speaking, pushing and pulling film allows you to gain more contrast and grain for an artistic effect. Photographer Jay P. Morgan compares how pushing and pulling affects images using Fuji 400, Portra 400 and Portra 800 films: What is Pushing and Pulling Film? Let’s say you load your camera with Portra 800 film but […]
You might have come across photography videos that make use of various props to add creative effects to a photo. But what if you don’t have access to things like prisms or crystal balls? Don’t let that be a barrier to your creativity. Photographers Pierre T. Lambert and Eric Floberg share five easy in-camera effects: […]
Landscape photography is a favorite genre amongst many photographers, including me. And if composed and executed properly, it can give astounding results. In fact there are so many top photographers who have contributed so much to the genre of landscape photography that it has now grown to have a life of its own. Leaving aside […]
Photography, by definition, is non-existent without light. So what do you do when the sun goes down and the light around you is insufficient? Photographer David Flores shares eight quick tips for taking photos in low light: 1. Shoot in RAW RAW files capture a ton of information. You can use this information during post-processing […]
Portraiture can be very rewarding. It’s a chance to show the best side (literally) of someone, and create a photo that communicates something unique. Look at your subject This sounds obvious but take a browse through all the shots you have of your family and friends and see if they don’t have a sameness about […]
Are you the type of photographer who swears by his full-frame camera and can easily get into a fight with anybody denying its quality? Do you absolutely and utterly despise crop sensor cameras? You may be in for a rude shock. In this video, Zack Arias explains the futility of this snobbery: A lot of […]
Sometimes very small changes can have huge effects. This is especially true for photography, and this article will share seven of the most powerful photography tips there are. 1. Take the photo from the subject’s eye level It’s so easy to just take a picture from a standing position, but if you’re for instance taking […]
Cameras today cater to mass consumers and offer fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual shooting modes. As someone who is just starting out, you may be overwhelmed by the choices. Photographer Tony Northrup goes through all the modes to help you understand what each one does: Program and Auto Mode Use these modes if you’re just […]
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