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I love working with natural light, I always have. Even more so now that our digital cameras have sensors so incredibly capable of making images in extremely low light. Making portraits using natural light only is a good skill to learn so you can make photographs anywhere. Here are some tips to help you mast nature light portraiture.Be aware of the quality of lightWhen you want to make a series of portraits using only natural light, you first need to be aware of what the... READ MORE

Click the title of the article to read this post on Improve Photography, which includes all media files mentioned.Do you ever feel like you just need that little extra bit of light for your photography, but aren't comfortable enough with flash photography to make the result look natural? In this article I'm going to provide you with a few tips that will help you make your flash photography look natural and give your ...The post How to Make Flash Photography Look Natural appeared first on... READ MORE

When I was young my grandfather subscribed me to National Geographic. I remember the vivid images and stories of foreign places and thinking how lucky these people were to be working in such a field. I also thought how easy it would be to have a job as one of those photographers, traveling the world with nothing more necessary than the ability to push a button. It was years later that I began looking at the artistic side of photography, beginning with Edward Weston. Staring... READ MORE

Try something new and learn how to predict and photograph a moonrise. At least once a month, when there’s a full moon, you have the chance of seeing a perfect moonrise that coincides with the timings of the sun. This precise moment offers for incredible shots of the moon, full of colour in the sky. … ContinuedThe post How to Predict and Photograph the Perfect Moonrise appeared first on Nature TTL.... READ MORE

Show Promo ImageLet’s say you want to try your hand at close-up photography, but you can’t afford an expensive macro lens. Or maybe you’re not short of cash, but you don’t plan on doing enough macro work to justify the investment. Tue, 12/05/2017Ron Leach... READ MORE

Click the title of the article to read this post on Improve Photography, which includes all media files mentioned.I am an architectural photographer living and working in England. I use Lightroom every day in my commercial photography work, and in this article I will explain how you can get started using Lightroom. Lightroom is an application for importing, managing, editing and sharing digital photographs. Lightroom has different modules for organising and developing your ...The post An Introduction to Lightroom for New Photographers appeared first on... READ MORE

Dodging and burning has become as commonplace to Photoshop as it was in the darkroom with film. But in Photoshop it can be a tedious process (even more so than it was in the darkroom). This quick technique from Anti Karppinen shows a very fast way to achieve a similar result in Photoshop. The basic […]The post A fast way to dodge & burn in Photoshop appeared first on DIY Photography. ... READ MORE

Good composition is paramount when it comes to landscape photography. Ansel Adams said, "There's nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept." You don't need the fanciest gear or the snazziest Photoshop skills to pull off a great image, but you do need a strong composition. Photographers Mads Peter Iversen and Serge Ramelli have both recently released videos with great composition tips. Check them out to start taking better landscape images immediately.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Here’s a 7-minute video by Advancing Your Photography that shares 15 tips for composing your photos from 4 masters of photography: Chase Jarvis, Bob Holmes, Chris Burkard, and Marc Silber.Chase Jarvis says that he walks through an area without his camera first before taking a shot.“When you have the camera to your face you see a lot less than when just walking around,” he says.Bob Holmes likes to get close to his subjects and composes “almost intuitively.” He says that he is always scanning the... READ MORE

Select Colors from Outside PhotoshopWith the Eyedropper tool, you can select colors from outside of Photoshop. Move the photoshop application frame to the side. Click inside the canvas and drag to another application to select any color that you like.Two Windows Same DocumentYou can open the same document in two windows to work both on details and the overall all image at the same time.Go to Window > Arrange, “New Window for” and the name of the document. Then go to Window > Arrange > Two... READ MORE

Click the title of the article to read this post on Improve Photography, which includes all media files mentioned.Sometimes when we take photos, we mess up our exposure. Whether because we are trying to learn a new technique we are unfamiliar with, perhaps we used the incorrect metering mode, maybe we were simply rushing and failed to take or have the time to check the images prior to moving on. Sometimes, we are ...The post How to Brighten a Photo in Photoshop appeared first on... READ MORE

Here at Lensrentals.com, the articles we write are designed to help you as a photographer. Whether it’s Roger meticulously testing lenses to give you MTF charts, variance numbers and more, or me discussing the possibilities of off camera lighting and control – we’re here to help explain the products that can help take your work to the next level. With us anxiously waiting for the new products to be released, like the Sony a7RIII, and the Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS, we’re left without much new... READ MORE

With the holiday season just around the corner, photographer Irene Rudnyk decided to do a portrait photo shoot using Christmas lights hung from the ceiling next to a bedroom window. This 4-minute behind-the-scenes video shows her results and glimpses at how she set each shot up.Shooting with a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR and a Canon 85mm f/1.2L lens (wide open at f/1.2), Rudnyk had the natural light hit her model, Emily, from the side while the Christmas lights glowed from behind. “This will give... READ MORE

Unlike many videos out there Dani Diamond starts off by explaining how the human iris reacts to light. Once acknowledged one may apply any method of editing out there in a natural manner.Here the final image:Free tutorial on how I edit eyes! Check my IG stories for link to YouTube video!Una publicación compartida por Dani Diamond (@danidiamondphotography) el 30 de Nov de 2017 a ... READ MORE

Show Promo ImageIt’s nice when you can make something yourself, save a bit of cash, and end up with more creative photos as a result. That’s exactly what’s going on in the five-minute video below, demonstrating seven DIY light modifiers for creative portraiture.Thu, 11/30/2017Ron Leach... READ MORE

This video is the part 1 of some of Peter McKinnon´s favourite things to do in photoshop for enhancing your photos! Today Peter uses color gradients to accent the colors that are already in your images. Enjoy guys!!You may also like: Make your photos MOVE and COME TO LIFE!About Peter McKinnon:Simply put, I love what I do. I strive to be the best at it. I want my photos to mean ... READ MORE

If you've been out shooting recently, there's a good chance that you're now sitting down to edit a pile of photographs that capture the incredible colors that autumn brings. This brief tutorial shows you a quick and dirty trick (jump to three minutes to skip the waffle!) for getting Lightroom to make the most of those gorgeous, orangey tones.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

We’ve all had that moment; standing on the edge of a soaring landscape, camera in hand, clicking away, desperate to capture even a fraction of the majesty before us in a single still photograph.Our outdoor explorations fuel our creativity and energize us for our work. And it is so awesome when we have images from our adventures that take us back to those magical moments in time.Unfortunately, landscape photography isn’t easy. In fact, it can be confoundingly difficult to strike the perfect blend of composition,... READ MORE

Portrait photography is a very popular category in the imaging world, as it features the most commonly photographed subject—people. When done properly, and with carefully composed photographic elements, it’s a great way to represent and capture the personality of a person.But, what happens when you go beyond the norm and obscure facial features? The absence of a face does not and should not stop a portrait from representing a human subject, but rather, it should give the subject and shooter an opportunity to find other... READ MORE

Click the title of the article to read this post on Improve Photography, which includes all media files mentioned.Professionally photographing artwork has a number of problems associated with glare, distortion, and color accuracy.  However, with a few simple tools that you might already have in your camera bag, you can get great photos of artwork that is hanging up on a wall or can be moved around.  All you need are a few ...The post How To Photograph Artwork Without Glare appeared first on Improve... READ MORE

One of the key ingredients to capturing great landscape or wildlife images is planning. Today, outdoor photographers are typically well organised and informed. We can thoroughly research our subjects and potential locations online before planning a photo shoot. Apps like The Photographer’s Ephemeris and PhotoPills help us to remotely predict the position of the sun … ContinuedThe post Back Garden Wildlife Photography in the Snow appeared first on Nature TTL.... READ MORE

Thinking of doing one more fall-themed shoot before the colors of the season fade and give way into wintertime? Pennsylvania-based photographer Joshua Zaring has recently done one, and he has shared with us his tips for maximizing the colors and tones for beautiful fall photos.... READ MORE

There are some things in life you just can't have enough of: chocolate, puppies, and Photoshop keyboard shortcuts being some of those things. This awesome video will show you 10 lesser-known keyboard shortcuts that can make your work in Photoshop more efficient and fun.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Should you bother to learn about metering modes? I’m confident I can sell you on it. Your camera’s automatic metering will only carry you so far. As your digital photography ability grows, you’ll start to feel frustrated in scenes with mixed light. Learning metering modes is the key to making tricky light conditions seem much less intimidating.Let’s jump right into this beginner’s guide to metering modes.Giant dragon lantern in honor of the Mid-Summer Ghost Festival – Keelung, Taiwan. Metering mode: Spot.What is metering?This is vital... READ MORE

Shooting a day-to-night time-lapse doesn’t have to be hard. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create one of these “holy grail” timelapses the easy way.What You’ll Need to ShootA camera (any camera — even a phone — will do)A tripod or mountA trigger/intervalometer (can be a hardware remote or controlled in camera via software)What You’ll Need to EditAdobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopShooting the PhotosFirst, set up your camera in a secure spot and make sure it won’t move. Turn off Image Stabilization (both in camera... READ MORE