How to Use Color Labels in Lightroom Classic

Unlocking the power of Adobe Lightroom is all about using the program’s built-in tools. With Lightroom’s metadata abilties, it’s easy to manage a huge collection of images. One of these tools is the color label system. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how you can apply those color labels to your images and take your workflow… Continue reading How to Use Color Labels in Lightroom Classic

How to Review a Photoshoot : Quick Intro to Digital Asset Management in Lightroom Classic

Last month, in “How to Edit and Assess Your Photographs,” Amy Touchette outlined her photo editing process. In this tutorial we take another look at photo editing principles and practices, but from a digital asset management perspective. You’ll learn how to plan your editing, use ratings, and harness the potential of subjectivity to keep your… Continue reading How to Review a Photoshoot : Quick Intro to Digital Asset Management in Lightroom Classic

Create Cinematic Lighting in After Effects

Jump into After Effects and learn how to create beautiful cinematic effects on any footage. Learn about depth, texture, and motivation, and discover how to create new lighting or enhance the existing lighting. Which aspect of cinematic lighting do you want to learn? Jump straight to the section that interests you the most: Introduction to… Continue reading Create Cinematic Lighting in After Effects

Lightroom Classic for Beginners — Free Video Tutorial (2hrs)

Get started with photography in Adobe Lightroom Classic using this free 2-hour video course. You’ll learn all the tools and techniques you need to edit photos with confidence. Watch Lightroom Classic for Beginners for Free Here  Table of Contents This course contains 38 lessons organised into eight chapters. In total, the video runs two hours… Continue reading Lightroom Classic for Beginners — Free Video Tutorial (2hrs)

Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide

There are a ton of shortcuts, and which ones you need to remember depends on your workflow. The Basics: The first keyboard shortcuts I ever learned, were the keys to display certain properties. S shows Scale, P shows Position, A shows Anchor Point, R for Rotation, and T for Opacity (T is for Transparency I… Continue reading Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide

Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

The best gifts under $100 for photographers

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best filter for landscape photographers Hoya 77mm PROND 16 Neutral Density 4 Stop (1.2) Filter SEE IT Best for high-end instant film photography Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera SEE IT Best for adding… Continue reading The best gifts under $100 for photographers

Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 lens and Z Fc camera look like vintage gear

The SE lens goes great with the Black Edition camera. Nikon Take a quick glance at Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens, and you might think it’s a vintage lens. The silver band around the lens and distinctive pattern on the focus ring make clearly flick at the design inspiration it draws from Nikon’s… Continue reading Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 lens and Z Fc camera look like vintage gear