Modern cameras are incredibly powerful tools, but there are still limitations to what they can do, some imposed by the current state of technology and some forever imposed by the laws of physics. That does not mean you are simply out of luck, though, as there are ways to work around these limitations. Often, this… Continue reading What Is Bracketing and Why Is It So Useful?
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Is the High Dynamic Range Setting in Your Camera Useful?
First off, I’m a guy that will always try to avoid post-production at any cost. Any that’s far easier to do with some camera systems than others. But if you really have to do post-production, then the high dynamic range (HDR) setting really does matter. I think it matters if you want to spend less… Continue reading Is the High Dynamic Range Setting in Your Camera Useful?
How to Trick the Eye While Also Fixing an Obliquely Taken Image
Some discoveries in life are intentional and some are just happy accidents that work out in ways we never anticipated. I rely on the Transform tool in Lightroom to correct lines and perspectives, but I learned that it can completely change the look of an image to add interest and trick the eye of the… Continue reading How to Trick the Eye While Also Fixing an Obliquely Taken Image
The Secret That Makes You a Better Photographer
It is not difficult to get an okay shot as an advanced photographer. The problem is not seeing the things that would bring your photography even up to a world-class level. What if I would tell you that there exists a tiny subgenre in photography that makes not only most of the things you have… Continue reading The Secret That Makes You a Better Photographer
How to Change the Background of an Image Using Photoshop
Changing the background of an image convincingly is about a lot more than simply creating a precise mask for your subject and dropping in a new backdrop. It takes the ability to accurately evaluate and match things like lighting, color, perspective, depth of field, and more. If you are wondering how to do all those… Continue reading How to Change the Background of an Image Using Photoshop
How to Be a Happier Photographer
Whether hobbyists or professionals, we all became photographers because we enjoy the process of creating images and sharing them with the world. But often, somewhere along the way, things go awry, and we end up unsatisfied and/or unhappy with the pursuit, sometimes turning our back on it altogether. If you find yourself in that place,… Continue reading How to Be a Happier Photographer
How to Photograph the Comet Leonard
After all the excitement we got last year from the comet NEOWISE, it’s hard to believe that right now, there’s another potential naked-eye-visible comet screaming through the solar system at 158,000 miles per hour. [ Read More ]
Elia Locardi Tests Sky Pollution Filter in Puerto Rico
Welcome to the next—and 6th—episode of our 8-part video tutorial series about long exposure photography and how different filters can produce dramatic results. As a reminder, each time we drop a new video, you have the chance to win some awesome prizes. Follow the instructions included in this post to enter this week’s contest. [… Continue reading Elia Locardi Tests Sky Pollution Filter in Puerto Rico
How to Simplify Overly Busy Landscape Photos
One of the challenges of landscape photography is that unlike many other genres, you do not have control of the elements in the scene, only where you position yourself and how you choose your composition. This can often lead to overly busy compositions, but this helpful video tutorial will give you some good advice on… Continue reading How to Simplify Overly Busy Landscape Photos
Fantastic Photography Relies More on Left and Right Than You May Realize
There’s a lot more to the placement of subjects in a frame than many photographers know. Considering left and right can impact how impressive your photos appear to others, and the flip horizontal is a more powerful creative tool than most people give credit to. [ Read More ]