Almost anything can be used as a light modifier. As long as it interacts with light in one way or another, it can be considered a light modifier. In this article, I will show you how to build a do-it-yourself (DIY) softbox with things you likely already have around at home. As long as you… Continue reading How to Make a DIY Softbox for Free
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How to Use Curves Effectively in Capture One 22
The Tone Curve in Capture One 22 is by far my favorite tool to edit images, but it’s usually one of the most difficult commands to get to grips with. It can definitely be one of your most valuable assets if you want to improve your editing skills. It’s designed to allow you to modify… Continue reading How to Use Curves Effectively in Capture One 22
How Infrared Photography Can Create Stunning Sci-Fi Night Photos
Infrared photography is mostly used to create alternative and dreamy landscape pictures during bright days, giving nature specific hues from clear white to vivid yellow or red. But this technique has also a high potential in urban photography too, moreover at night. In this article, I will show you how to create stunning futuristic pictures… Continue reading How Infrared Photography Can Create Stunning Sci-Fi Night Photos
What Are Lithophanes? This is How to Turn Your Photos into 3D Art
Do you want to add a new dimension to your photos? Then lithophanes might be the thing for you. This is how you can bring an 18th-century art technique back to life with a 3D printer. Lithophanes are a special piece of art where you can present your photos in a very unique way. You… Continue reading What Are Lithophanes? This is How to Turn Your Photos into 3D Art
How to Photograph the Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid meteor shower is set to be a one of the most consistent meteor displays of the year, so we will be taking you through the preparation, shooting, and editing tips you’ll need to capture the Geminid meteor shower from start to finish. The Geminid meteor shower is an annual event that occurs near… Continue reading How to Photograph the Geminid Meteor Shower
How to Mix Flash with Ambient Light: A Step-by-Step Method
Can you think back to a time you were taking photos in a dinner scene and they just look “flash-y”? Why does flash never look natural? Well, in order to make flash look natural, you have to make flash part of the natural lighting scenario. Here’s how. I admit, when I bought my first flash,… Continue reading How to Mix Flash with Ambient Light: A Step-by-Step Method
How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes
Macro photography works well with conventional lenses and inexpensive extension tubes. The combination achieves 0.3x to 0.5x magnification. Depth of field is much greater with these moderate magnifications than at the 1x magnification possible with macro lenses. I have superb 90mm and 105mm macro lenses which I use to photograph bees. But often I want… Continue reading How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes