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This video is about using natural light in travel/documentary photography. Mitchell Kanashkevich will show you how you can leverage natural light. How you can use natural light creatively to make powerful photos in any lighting conditions outdoors. Yes, even in so-called “bad light.”In the second part of this video, there’s a guide to natural light. In it, he will talk about the most ... READ MORE

When you shoot some underexposed photos, brightening them up is usually not too much of a problem. However, making portraits brighter can result in desaturated, unnatural skin tone. In this quick tutorial, Aaron Nace of PHLEARN shows you how to brighten up a portrait and keep the skin tones saturated and natural-looking. And you can […]The post Photoshop quick tip: how to brighten portraits and preserve skin tones in two minutes appeared first on DIY Photography. ... READ MORE

Color temperature is a numerical system for measuring color on a warm-to-cool spectrum. It is measured in degrees Kelvin (K) with higher numbers corresponding to bluer, or “cooler” tones and lower numbers corresponding to yellower, “warmer” tones. It may seem counterintuitive that color temperatures that are higher degrees Kelvin are considered cooler, but it helps to think of a flame – blue flames are actually burning at a higher temperature than yellow flames.Technical explanation of Color TemperatureWhy does color temperature go from “warm” to “cool”,... READ MORE

If your Christmas tree is the focal point of your home during the holidays, you’ll probably end up photographing it repeatedly over the years. At some point, you may start to wonder how this year’s tree photo will look any different from the previous years. How can you make your Christmas tree snapshot unique? You […]The post 6 Unique Christmas Tree Photo Ideas appeared first on The Photo Argus. ... READ MORE

Photography Gifts: Books for Every PhotographerThis Holiday Season Give the Gift of Photography EducationWith all of the new gear announcements made this year, its tempting to buy the photographer in your life something new and wiz bang…  While new toys are great, they can get outdated and cost a lot.  How about giving the photographer in your life the gift of education?  The books below are a collection for photographers of any level.  From leveling up technical proficiency to practice exercises to exploring the photographic... READ MORE

With shorter days and colder temperature, many photographers struggle getting out their cameras during winter.However, the icy weather brings beautiful snow which can provide great inspiration.Photographing macro snowflakes can be a fun and rewarding winter challenge, especially since no two snowflakes are the same!GearMany snowflakes are only millimeters in diameter. This means you’ll need a way for your camera to magnify the snowflakes and get as close as possible. A few options are:Macro lens: A macro lens that can provide a 1:1 magnification factor is... READ MORE

Why should you re-invent the wheel with each photo you edit?The truth is, many images need the same adjustments. Especially if images are from the same shoot, you might want to use a preset: a set of common tweaks and tasks that you can apply to multiple images at once.Instead of pulling sliders over and over on each and every image, let's learn how to create presets in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.Keep Learning ... READ MORE

Product photography might not always be the most glamorous job in the world but could be an incredibly useful and profitable tool to have in your quiver for when business in your photographic expertise is slow. For many, that time is winter – where weddings are non-existent, outdoor portrait photography is too cold and impossible for many of us, and we’re left with waiting for the seasons to shift so we can resume business. However, with the upcoming downtime, it might be time to experiment... READ MORE

Real estate photography, while not the sexiest of photography genres, is quite accessible and a handy way to earn some cash, especially if your starting out. Many interior design and architectural photographers cut their teeth taking photos for estate agents and holiday home companies, but much of the high volume stuff looks way too flashy. In this article I'll show you a relatively easy way to get natural looking light without blown-out windows.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Article By Jimmy McIntyre It has been a while since I have posted any tutorials. I’m in the process of updating Raya Pro and InstaMask. This will be available by February 28th. Remember that all users get free updates for life. So if you purchase it now, you will still get 3.0 for free. Saturation […]The post Tutorial – How (And Why) To Make 16 bit Saturation Masks in Photoshop appeared first on Shutter...Evolve.... READ MORE

Want to use Photoshop to make it look you did a complicated studio lighting shoot (when all you did was shooting a product on a simple white paper background)?Here's a Photoshop trick that packs lots of little mini-tips in along the way — everything from bringing back the real original shadow, to add a mirror reflection to colorizing the background. You may also like "More Photoshop ... READ MORE

Show Promo ImageRefined composition skills are important to all forms of photography, but when it comes to shooting landscapes, they are absolutely essential. In this tutorial, an acclaimed Danish landscape photographer reveals his five top tips for better composition.Thu, 12/14/2017Ron Leach... READ MORE

HDR PhotographyThankfully, HDR photography has come a very long way since the term was first coined in the early days of DSLRs. Back then, the dynamic range of a digital sensor was almost as limited as the dynamic range of slide film, and in many cases even LESS dynamic than negative films! (Don’t believe me? Just remember that even in the 1940’s, Ansel Adams could capture both sunlit snow and deep shade on a single piece of B&W film.)Also thankfully, the psychedelic, over-processed HDR fad... READ MORE

World-renowned wedding and portrait photographer Jerry Ghionis demonstrates 15 different ways to use a reflector for shooting stunning professional portraits.You may also like: Create interesting portraits with windows and shadows by Jerry GhionisAbout Jerry Ghionis:Widely regarded as one of the top five best wedding photographers in the world, Jerry Ghionis is based in Beverly ... READ MORE

Posing families and groups is one of the more intimidating feats for photographers. Working with several people of different heights and ages is certainly a challenge, but following a few posing guidelines makes the job a bit simpler.“Young Family” captured by Good Eye Video1. Family portraits are largely about capturing relationships and interaction, and that’s pretty tough to capture when everyone is far away from each other, so the first thing I do is get everyone to squish together.“Walker Family Photos” captured by Meghan Marell2.... READ MORE

Recently, Micael Widell was lucky enough to catch the northern lights over his hometown Stockholm. The experience of seeing and photographing aurora borealis inspired him to compile a video of the best tips to capture the northern lights with a camera.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

You have probably seen photos on the internet where the same person appears in multiple spots in a single photo. At first sight, you might not have believed it, and later you must have gone berserk looking for ways that effect can be achieved. Well, who does not want that superhero feeling where you can appear in 2-3 different places doing 2-3 different things as well in a single photo.Let me tell you, it is not at all complicated or difficult to clone yourself multiple... READ MORE

Want to create something creepy in Photoshop? Then try out this tutorial by Jenny Le. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an abstract scene that features a creepy flaming tree-woman. You will learn various manipulation techniques such as creating lighting effects and applying textures.Preview of Final ResultsTutorial ResourcesModelSkullTextureForest backgroundFire backgroundTreeBranches 1Branches 2NestCrowWood textureVinesFireStep 1Create a new document with size of 1000×1050 px and fill it with white (feel free to use your own size and color). Open texture image. Use Move Tool to... READ MORE

Modern lenses are very good at handling chromatic aberrations and reducing the instances of color fringing. However, no matter how much lens technology has advanced, certain challenging situations will still often produce chromatic aberration. The most common instances of chromatic aberrations are purple, green or magenta lines along high-contrast edges in your photos. As Scott Kelby notes, it can be an easy problem to fix. Let's see how using Adobe software.While the tutorial shows Kelby working in Adobe Camera Raw, the same... ... READ MORE

The holiday season definitely puts us all in a brighter, more festive mood, especially due to the fact that, everywhere we look, we see a fantastic display of twinkling lights, trees, and other holiday decorations. With front yards, windows, roofs, and pretty much the entire neighborhood decked out in elaborate light displays, photographers and camera enthusiasts of all skill levels are sure to want to capture these beautiful lights in all their sparkling glory.Decorative string lights make for a good photographic subject (and background!) due... READ MORE

Photographing children with endless amounts of energy can be challenging.But, with these genius tips from the Click Pros, you’ll be breezing through kid pictures from here on out!1. Embrace something they loveTip from Nikki Rainey: Embrace something they love. My boys love to role play in costume. So if they aren’t having it when I’m trying to shoot I’ll have them play out a scene in their costumes.It’s a win-win. They love it and I get pictures like this one that reminds me of what... READ MORE

Using candles as a source of light for portraits is an exciting idea but it comes with some problems. Slow shutter speeds and unflattering light on your model are two pitfalls photographer Gavin Hoey will demostrate and resolve in this video.After the shoot Gavin will take you into Adobe Photoshop where he'll add some finish touches such as the instant snow effect.You may also like:  ... READ MORE

Out of all the things you need to know how to work with in Photoshop, layer masks are one of the most fundamental and important. This awesome and quick video will show you ten shortcuts for working with layer masks in Photoshop.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Show Promo ImageWhy do so many outdoor photographers get up early and stay out until dark? In many cases, it’s to capture the rosy tones of sunrise and the warm glow of sunset. And while it’s pretty difficult to improve on these spectacular sights, there’s a few things you can do in Photoshop or Lightroom to enhance the colors in these popular scenes.Wed, 12/06/2017Ron Leach... READ MORE

Product photography is something that I’ve always been interested in, but never saw myself making a career out of. However… when I do get to take product photos, I do enjoy it quite a lot.I thought I’d make a quick post on some techniques I used to make these photographs, all taken on my dining room table with simple lighting equipment:Here’s my dad making a great assistant:To break down my equipment:Camera: 5D Mark IIILens: 85mm f/1.2L at f/16Light: 600EX-RTAdditional equipment: 3 old pieces of cardboard... READ MORE