Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation
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Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
The Instax SQ40 shoots square film with retro style
The square prints feel so cool. Fujifilm We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Even for people who didn’t grow up during the golden era of instant photography, there’s something nostalgic and, frankly, kind of magical about square instant prints. Now, Fujifilm has… Continue reading The Instax SQ40 shoots square film with retro style
The Adorama coupon sale can save you up to $700 on Canon gear
Abby Ferguson Canon has had some worthwhile discounts all summer long, but things just got even better. Adorama is currently running a coupon sale on select Canon cameras, lenses, and printers. While lots of the gear is already discounted, the coupon provides even more savings. Simply use coupon code CAJUNEDEAL to take advantage of some… Continue reading The Adorama coupon sale can save you up to $700 on Canon gear
#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid
When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid
How to Send Photography Pitches That Get High Response Rates
One of the most important skills you can have as a photographer when not behind the lens is knowing how to craft a cold pitch that will get potential clients’ attention and separate you from the herd. There is tons of competition in this industry and to stand out from the rest we need to… Continue reading How to Send Photography Pitches That Get High Response Rates
The best travel cameras of 2023
Abby Ferguson 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 action camera GoPro HERO11 Black SEE IT Super smooth video and underwater shooting. Best mirrorless Fujifilm X-T5 SEE… Continue reading The best travel cameras of 2023
The best camcorders of 2023
Anthony Adu via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for beginngers Canon VIXIA HF G70 Premium 4K Camcorder SEE IT Best for filmmaking on a budget Sony XDCAM PXW-Z90V 4K Premium Camcorder SEE IT Best for livestreaming Logitech Mevo Start… Continue reading The best camcorders of 2023
Unistellar’s Deep Dark Technology eliminates light pollution
Unistellar Traditionally, in order to get the best view while stargazing, you needed to be in a location with very minimal light pollution. But that meant that those in cities didn’t get the same opportunity to gaze at the night sky as those in rural locations. And according to a recent international study, light pollution… Continue reading Unistellar’s Deep Dark Technology eliminates light pollution
How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos
When portraiture is done well, it can be very satisfying and say a lot about the person in the photograph. However, there’s often an element that causes problems for me: fly-away hair. They’re the strands of hair that stick out from the person’s head and make your photo look messy. Particularly if you’re photographing corporate… Continue reading How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos