When it comes to portrait work, things like camera settings and lighting often have quantifiable positions and settings, and in that sense, they can be more easily learned (to a degree). Posing, on the other hand, is a more subjective art and often presents difficulty to newer photographers. One useful technique is knowing how to… Continue reading How to Make People Look Taller in Photos
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Photography Ideas for the Long and Dark Winter Nights
At the end of the year, when the nights are long, and the days dark and weary, photographing can become less interesting. Some may even lose inspiration during these days. I have some ideas for you to get through the dark winter months in the Northern hemisphere. [ Read More ]
3 Deep Sky Winter Targets for Astrophotographers
For Northern Hemisphere astrophotographers wanting to try getting into the deep sky (outside our solar system) targets, here are three suggestions to start the Winter season, with the bonus that a stock (unmodified) DSLR or mirrorless camera can be used. [ Read More ]
Which MacBook Pro Is Right for You: The M1 Pro or M1 Max?
The latest generation of Apple MacBook Pros has taken another huge step forward in performance, offering remarkable capabilities that can duplicate or even exceed those of many desktops, along with all-day battery life. There are two main options from which to choose, the M1 Pro and M1 Max, and this excellent video takes a look… Continue reading Which MacBook Pro Is Right for You: The M1 Pro or M1 Max?
This One Special Lens Can Give a Perspective Like No Other!
If you’re bored and looking to shoot something completely new, we’ve got a simple new challenge for you. Shoot low! No, we’re not talking about low-light. And we’re not necessarily talking about low shutter speeds. But instead, we mean that you should change your perspective. And if you’re a Sony shooter, you’re in luck. There’s… Continue reading This One Special Lens Can Give a Perspective Like No Other!
Learn How to Light, Shoot, and Edit This Eye-Catching Cosmetic Product Photo
There is a lot more room to be creative in product photography than you might initially think, and part of creating compelling imagery is knowing how to add your own stylistic touches in a way that complements the product’s purpose. This excellent video tutorial will show you one such example of that by guiding through… Continue reading Learn How to Light, Shoot, and Edit This Eye-Catching Cosmetic Product Photo
Learn How to Create This Festive Portrait With Just One Light
One thing that often discourages photographers from beginning to learn how to work with artificial light is the mistaken idea that it takes complex multi-light setups to create great portraits. In actuality, you can create professional-level portraits with even only a single light, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just… Continue reading Learn How to Create This Festive Portrait With Just One Light
What Is Diffusion and How Can You Use It to Improve Your Photos?
When it comes to lighting, perhaps the most fundamental parameter every photographer has to gain a mastery of is controlling the softness or hardness of the light. There are several ways to go about this, with one of them being diffusion. This excellent video tutorial will show you what diffusion does and how to use… Continue reading What Is Diffusion and How Can You Use It to Improve Your Photos?
Everything You Need to Know About Lightroom Masking (Part 2)
Adobe released version 11 of Lightroom a little over a month ago and with it came a lot of new features. In this part of the guide, we’ll go over the new sky selection tool, how to apply color or luminance masks, and how to use intersections. [ Read More ]
Using the Perfect Lens for Travel Photography in Big Cities
The perfect lens for travel photography is obviously the one that you’ve got on you. But there’s no reason why you should never have a wide-angle lens. In the majority of cases, it will do everything you need when you’re traveling to big cities. Cities are much different than the suburbs and country in that… Continue reading Using the Perfect Lens for Travel Photography in Big Cities