In several previous articles, we’ve discussed how to interpret the histogram on your camera. While shooting, you can use this handy tool to check your highlights and shadows to make sure there isn’t an unacceptable amount of clipping. Unfortunately, if you spot a problem in-camera, the best you can do is adapt your settings and… Continue reading How to Use the Histogram in Lightroom Classic
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After Effects for Beginners
Learn how to use Adobe After Effects with this free course that’s perfect for beginners. Jump to content in this section: Introduction After Effects Basics Compositions and Layers Keyframes Masks, Shape, Layers, and Text 2.5D Motion Tracking Mattes and Cool Effects Build a Lower Third Exporting Conclusion What You’ll Learn How to understand the After… Continue reading After Effects for Beginners
How to Create Photo Collections in Lightroom Classic
The larger your Adobe Lightroom collection grows, the more difficult it becomes to manage your photos. In this tutorial, you’ll learn all about the power of Lightroom’s Collections and how these features can help you work with your pictures. If you’ve been avoiding the “one catalog” approach because it doesn’t let you organize your pictures… Continue reading How to Create Photo Collections in Lightroom Classic
How to Add Star Ratings to Pictures in Lightroom Classic
With cheap storage and 8+ pictures-per-second cameras, many photographers are waking up in an archivist’s nightmare: they have a very large collection of images without a quick and useful way to explore them. Organizing photographs in a catalog is an ideal way to reclaim your collection. Adobe Lightroom offers fast and meaningful ways to add… Continue reading How to Add Star Ratings to Pictures in Lightroom Classic
Black Friday drone deals: DJI and more
These are the best Black Friday drone deals. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Camera drones aren’t just fun pieces of equipment. They continue to increase in popularity, and in some areas of photography, they are now a must-have in… Continue reading Black Friday drone deals: DJI and more
How to Use Smart Previews to Save Space and Speed Up Lightroom Classic
With Lightroom’s Smart Previews you can work on your Lightroom catalog without access to the image files. This is a powerful, but under-appreciated feature of Lightroom. Smart Previews give you the freedom to keep working even if you lose access to the drive that stores your image files. This feature makes it easy to send… Continue reading How to Use Smart Previews to Save Space and Speed Up Lightroom Classic
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)
Best instant cameras of 2022
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Polaroid Polaroid Originals Now+ SEE IT Best Square Instax Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 SEE IT Best Instax Mini Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 SEE IT Instant cameras are a fun and extremely easy way… Continue reading Best instant cameras of 2022
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
What Every Photographer Should Know About Depth of Field and Exposure
Go further into the fundamentals of photography by taking an in-depth look at the concepts of exposure and depth of field in this easy-to-follow course. Jump to straight to a chapter to get started: Introduction Exposure Depth of Field Real-World Examples Conclusion What You’ll Learn How to understand ISO and the noise implications How to… Continue reading What Every Photographer Should Know About Depth of Field and Exposure