Fujifilm Meet the new Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2, a portable printer that users can pair with their smartphone to turn any image in their camera roll into an Instax Mini print. The second-generation printer offers a number of fun new features including customizable frames, color modes (filters), INSTAXAiR (which lets users “draw” on prints… Continue reading New gear: Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 smartphone printer
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How to get a blurry background in portraits
Dan Bracaglia A blurry, out-of-focus background is often seen as a sign of a professional or high-quality portrait. While it’s certainly a bit of a simplistic take, it’s undeniable that portraits with a sharp subject and a soft, creamy background are popular, and a look that many photographers want to create. Here’s how. What makes… Continue reading How to get a blurry background in portraits
How to Retouch a Portrait in Pixelmator Pro
If you’re looking for an affordable photo editing software that contains more than enough features to use for retouching a portrait, look no further than Pixelmator Pro. This Mac-based software is easy to use and with a one-time purchase price of $39.99 USD, it might just be the only photo editor you ever need. Pixelmator… Continue reading How to Retouch a Portrait in Pixelmator Pro
How to Use Layers in Pixelmator Pro — Nondestructive Editing Workflow
Pixelmator Pro is a Mac-based application that boasts all the power you’d expect from a professional level photo editing software. At a fraction of the price of its competition, and a free 15 day trial, Pixelmator Pro is a great option for any photographer looking to edit their photos. One of my favourite features of… Continue reading How to Use Layers in Pixelmator Pro — Nondestructive Editing Workflow
How to Colour Grade a Photo in Pixelmator Pro
In addition to all of the functionality you’d expect from a professional level photo editing software, Pixelmator Pro also offers numerous advanced controls, allowing you to easily apply your custom photo grades. Pixelmator Pro is a Mac-based application. A free trial that gives you the entire functionality of Pixelmator Pro, with no restrictions, for 15… Continue reading How to Colour Grade a Photo in Pixelmator Pro
How to Use Exposure Compensation on a Digital Camera
With few a simple changes to the basics settings you can make your DSLR or mirrorless camera much easier to use, with the added control of exposure compensation. In this tutorial we’ll look at how, and why you might want to. Exposure Compensation is a way to override or compensate for the automatic exposure settings… Continue reading How to Use Exposure Compensation on a Digital Camera
5 Top Special Effects LUTs and Lightroom Presets
Create amazing photographs with a variety of special effects using LUTs and Lightroom presets. Check out our favourites, available from Envato Elements and Envato Market. 5 Top Special Effects LUTs and Lightroom Presets Cyberpunk Style Effect — Featured Lightroom Preset From Envato Elements Go big and bold with this cyberpunk set of presets for Lightroom. Cyberpunk… Continue reading 5 Top Special Effects LUTs and Lightroom Presets
From breathtaking coastlines to majestic mountains, here are our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
“A path to nowhere”. Matt Halvorson This week’s Photo of the Day challenge asked readers to submit images inspired by the work of Ansel Adams and approach the subject with the reverence of John Muir. You delivered tranquil scenes of Yosemite (on film) and the Norwegian coast, took us to the beach, and invited us… Continue reading From breathtaking coastlines to majestic mountains, here are our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
10 Top Sticker Packs for Videos in After Effects
Stickers provide a fun way to communicate information in your video projects. If you are looking to spice up your videos check out these top sticker packs for After Effects from Envato Elements and Envato Market. Top Sticker Packs for Videos in After Effects Featured Template from Envato Elements: Animated Stickers Animated Sticker pack contains… Continue reading 10 Top Sticker Packs for Videos in After Effects
Meet Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Air
Photoshop running on the new MacBook Air. Apple Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicked off this week with the announcement of a new MacBook Air and first looks at macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9. It’s a giant stew of features and technologies meant to excite developers and prepare them for… Continue reading Meet Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Air