Stan Horaczek Best Overall R QIDI X-Plus Check Price Great prints with easy assembly. Best Budget Creality Ender-3 S1 Check Price An affordable hobbyists printer with some power-features. Best Resin ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X 6K Check Price Exceptional high-res resin prints. Load up the filament, transfer your slices … the best 3D printers under $1,000… Continue reading Best 3D printers under $1,000 in 2022
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How to Fix Over- and Under-Saturated Photos Using Lightroom Classic
Correction is the art of restoring an image to a neutral state. It brings an image to a lifelike rendition of the scene, making it look similar to how you remember it. Common adjustments like exposure, contrast, and composition are the first steps you take to bring an image back into a neutral state. Some… Continue reading How to Fix Over- and Under-Saturated Photos Using Lightroom Classic
Seven tips for curating and editing down your Licensing portfolio
One of the most common reasons great photographs are rejected from commercial Licensing boils down to one simple fact: the images are too similar to each other. There are a few explanations about why this might happen. Maybe you didn’t get enough variety while on location, and you got home to find all your photos… Continue reading Seven tips for curating and editing down your Licensing portfolio
Polaroid’s latest limited edition ‘drop’ looks like it’s straight out of a horror movie
Polaroid/Francesco Sambati We’re always jazzed to report on a new limited edition film drop and the latest from Polaroid, Duochrome Black & Green 600, is one of the more out-there offerings we’ve seen this year. If you’re into monster movies, death metal, or anything else spooky, this new release has your name on it. Who’s… Continue reading Polaroid’s latest limited edition ‘drop’ looks like it’s straight out of a horror movie
Tips to help wedding photographers cope with the busy season
2022 is expected to bring an estimated 2.5 million weddings, a 15% increase from a typical year. In fact, it’s predicted to be the busiest season in nearly four decades. According to a recent survey from The Knot, almost 90% of couples in 2021 hired a photographer, making photographers among the most in-demand of all… Continue reading Tips to help wedding photographers cope with the busy season
Rankin’s flaming dandelions are the perfect metaphor for ‘an exploding world’
Rankin Rankin has photographed many of the big names in fashion, music, and society. Known for his portraits of Kate Moss, David Bowie, and Queen Elizabeth II, he is also at the head of a creative agency with dozens of employees. When lockdown hit in March 2020, and Rankin could no longer work in his… Continue reading Rankin’s flaming dandelions are the perfect metaphor for ‘an exploding world’
In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity
One of Rojas’ favorite portraits is this one, which she made with Prisma colored pencils. Chinelle Rojas In an age saturated with selfies, the art of the self-portrait can feel diluted at best, and an indulgence of vanity at worst. But for Florida-based creative Chinelle Rojas, it’s been an avenue for accepting her identity and… Continue reading In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity
Best glues for scrapbooking in 2022
Amazon Best glue stick Elmer’s-E5010 Extra Strength Glue Sticks Check Price Best acid-free Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free Check Price Best glue pen Aleene’s Pen 2-Pack Tacky Glue Check Price The best glues for scrapbooking keep your images and decorations firmly in place without degrading them over time. You might initially think it’s one-size-fits-all when… Continue reading Best glues for scrapbooking in 2022
Best HP printers for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best HP printer for home use HP DeskJet 3755 Check Price Best HP printer for small business HP Color Laserjet Pro Multifunction M479fdw Check Price Best HP printer for photos HP Envy Inspire 7255e Check Price HP printers are some of the top choices for a variety of applications. It has an expansive… Continue reading Best HP printers for 2022
How to Use Creative Color Curves With Photos in Lightroom Classic
From basic correction to creative adjustments, you can do almost every part of the photographic post-production process with Adobe Lightroom. In this lesson, we explore a lesser-known feature in-depth: creative color adjustment curves. We’ll use the Red, Green, and Blue channels for precise, expressive color. Let’s dive in. A Powerful Tool for Creating Images With… Continue reading How to Use Creative Color Curves With Photos in Lightroom Classic