Before digital photography we had shoeboxes. Where is your digital shoebox? Where are your photos? Most of you can probably answer that question quickly, but take it one step further: does anybody else know where your photos are? What happens to your photos if something happens to you? What is your photo legacy? I began… Continue reading One thing: What is your digital shoebox? Do you have a legacy plan for your photos?
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40 Best Light Effect Photoshop Actions, Brushes, and Photo Effects (New for 2023)
Add more light to your photos! Check out this list of incredible light effect Photoshop add-ons. Paint the sky with a fantastic galaxy, or add a few light leaks to your Instagram selfies. This list can help you find the right light effect to make you shine! Selected from the top lighting effect Photoshop add-ons… Continue reading 40 Best Light Effect Photoshop Actions, Brushes, and Photo Effects (New for 2023)
2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the year
The Pop Awards highlights our favorite gear in 2022. Stan Horaczek The end of each year gives us an opportunity to look back at all the good things that happened over the last 12 months. We’re looking back at photos we’ve taken, shoots we’ve enjoyed, things we’ve learned, and people we’ve met. But it’s also… Continue reading 2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the year
The best travel cameras of 2022
Jeanette D. Moses We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Lots of features in a tiny package Best for the action GoPro HERO10 SEE IT Supersmooth video and underwater shooting Best mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4 SEE… Continue reading The best travel cameras of 2022
How to Add Color in Lightroom Classic Using Hue, Saturation, and Luminance
“How do I edit my photo to look like (insert famous photographer’s name)?” Certain photographers have unique, signature styles that others try to emulate. All kinds of things go into a signature style, from the choice of subject matter to the shooting approach, equipment, and a lot of small choices that are unique to every… Continue reading How to Add Color in Lightroom Classic Using Hue, Saturation, and Luminance
Questmas Time is Here!
12 Days. 12 Quests. 12 Prizes. One of the most important things as a photographer is your kit and this Questmas we’re bringing you 12 different chances to expand it! We have partnered up with some amazing brands to make our 4th annual Questmas one to remember. ‘Tis the season to get creative and put… Continue reading Questmas Time is Here!
How to Sequence Photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (Make an Edit)
In our photo editing series we’re getting down to business and the heart of the editing process. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to review and select your best pictures, unlocking the hidden potential in your images. 1. The Photo Assembly Process The first part of photo editing is simply reviewing our images and getting… Continue reading How to Sequence Photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (Make an Edit)
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
ABCs of Photo Sorting: How to Turn a Mess of Pictures into an Organized Collection
Have you ever faced a necessary project that seems so overwhelming you don’t know where to begin? You delay, then you don’t start, and soon enough the project is a mental barnacle, forever attached to a to-do list. That can be the state of affairs when your intent is to sort a collection of photos.… Continue reading ABCs of Photo Sorting: How to Turn a Mess of Pictures into an Organized Collection
How to advise your clients on wardrobe (and why you should)
Between holiday-themed mini-shoots, the changing of the leaves, and cooler weather, autumn is peak photography season for family and portrait photographers. From cozy sweaters and timeless plaids to warm booties and felt hats, it’s also the perfect time for your photography clients to showcase their personal style. During the busy season, advising your clients on… Continue reading How to advise your clients on wardrobe (and why you should)