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While people rush to buy the latest cameras with the highest dynamic ranges and the latest software that’ll allow simulation of the highest dynamic range possible, and there’s nothing necessarily wrong with that, it helps to remember that every limitation can also be a beautiful creative constraint.On the beach in Moeraki recently, and disappointed by the bright sunlight and apparent lack of mood I took advantage of the fact that my sensor can’t capture all the light that’s there. Not remembering to take a reference... READ MORE

Color Grading in Photoshop using Adobe Color Themes //www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCxLYrFsl8g One of my favorite tools in Photoshop is  Adobe Color Themes.  It is a neat little extension that helps you build color palettes around a central color that you have in mind.  It can be very helpful in any sort of design work (which I usually […]The post How to Use Adobe Color Themes appeared first on f64 Academy.... READ MORE

What can you do when you are faced with kids who won’t look at the camera? Maybe they are too shy or nervous or perhaps they are just extremely excitable!It’s important at times like these that you have some strategies and ‘go-to’ shots to try.Here are 7 ideas to get you started…Let me know in the comments if you have any more to add!   TRANSCRIPTIONNot that long ago, child photography was all about taking the kids to a photographic studio and asking them to stay still and... READ MORE

The post How to Remove People From Vacation Photos in Photoshop appeared first on Phlearn.How to Remove People from Vacation Photos in PhotoshopYou just got back from a wonderful vacation and can’t wait to post your photos online, but there are a bunch of people in the background distracting from the gorgeous scenery. Learn how to remove people from the background of your photos in today’s episode. Photoshop Tools for Removing PeopleWhen it comes to removing people from photos, there are several tools that will... READ MORE

For the majority of new photographers, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is fear. This often leads to people missing a perfect photo opportunity or even, over time, falling out of the practice of actually taking photos. But it’s perfectly normal to have fears when starting anything new, especially in an industry that is so subjective and fast moving. Here are six common fears newbie photographers experience, and tip to help overcome them.#1 – Technophobia The first thing people often fear about photography is the... READ MORE

You have spent a lot of time studying photography and how to use your camera. You feel confident that you’re starting to figure things out. You understand camera settings like: shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.Brooklyn Weeds, New YorkCan you relate to this?Then you go on a trip or walk out the door with your camera, see an amazing moment, and you freeze. “What do I do? What settings will be best for this situation?” You return home to find too many of your shots are... READ MORE

Back again, the two of us will take questions and come up with answers on an X-Rite webinar on Thursday September 15th at 12 noon (ET). The title is “COPYRIGHT: You Ask The Questions, We’ve Got The Answers Part II” These are always great sessions as we have no idea what questions come up and […]... READ MORE

Working on both sides of the creative industry, Natta Summerky is a content editor at 500px and a professional photographer. Read on as she reveals some helpful insights and advice for improving your photography and workflow.A question we get asked a lot is how to get more followers and attract healthy interactions to your profile on 500px. So today, I will share some tips and hacks to professionally showcase the best of what you’ve got, get people to remember and follow your work, and start... READ MORE

Have you even taken a portrait of someone, and when they see their image on screen, they say “Wow, that doesn’t look like me”. If they did, it’s probably because that actually isn’t how they see themselves day in and day out when they look in the mirror. They see a “mirror image” of themselves in the mirror, but in photo you just took of them, they look different from what they’re used to seeing.Enter: Mirror Image Mode (found under the View menu at the very bottom... READ MORE

Stuff's going to break.Then what?Air conditioners, for example, gradually lose their charge. When they do, icing can occur. When that happens, the drain pans overflow and water seeps away.The smart builder, then, anticipates all this and has the pan connected to some sort of drain, as opposed to having it rot the beams or collapse a ceiling. Most failures aren't shocking surprises. The law of large numbers is too strong for that. Instead, they are predictable events that smart designers plan for, instead of wishing them away... READ MORE

One of the most confusing features of Adobe Lightroom for many users, is how to get your final results out of the software, to show them to friends or to send to customers. Different from other programs, there is only one way to “save” thing out of Lightroom – that is to an Export Images. This article will walk you through some of the options to help you demystify this often confusing function, so you can post your images on Facebook, and get them printed,... READ MORE

Creating an image- or video-heavy website makes for a beautiful design, but giant image files can seriously slow down load times and negatively impact the user experience. Last year, the New York Times released an infographic detailing how many seconds (as well as dollars for data usage) certain publications’ advertising and editorial content takes to load on mobile devices. While advertising content adds lag time to any website, it’s photo-dense websites like the New York Post that take the longest to load.But this issue isn’t... READ MORE

So many of you have posted about this in the facebook community – how to get sharp group photos!More specifically, how to ensure you have enough depth of field so that everyone in the group is in focus.Not just that – but where in the group should you focus?!  This is a common struggle – but one you will no longer have after watching today’s video…Let me know if you have any questions!   TRANSCRIPTION Rebecca is the latest in a long line of our community members who’ve posted... READ MORE

The hardest part of a 365 project is the first week. Actually, maybe it’s the first two-three weeks. It’s the period between introducing something new into your life and then making that thing a habit.This is how I’ve witnessed it through others taking on a ‘one-photo-a-day’ projects. Posts go up every 24 hours without fail for a couple of weeks but then, you notice, ‘Hey, I haven’t seen a shot from ***** in a while? Maybe Facebook’s just not showing it.’ When you investigate, you... READ MORE

Here’s a quick how-to that will probably come in handy sometime down the road for every portrait photographer. Have you ever shot a portrait where one of your subject’s eyes was partially closed and it made everything look strange and uneven? Scott Kelby shows you how to fix it in Photoshop.Sometimes this is simply a feature of someone’s face—it’s actually one of the traits you can use to find someone’s “good side” for portraits—but if you want to “fix” it or simply make a portrait... READ MORE

As a photographer, you know there are ups and downs along the journey.There are times you feel wildly inspired and the miles zip by. There are other times when you’ve hit a plateau, the flat road stretching out endlessly in front of you. Sometimes the hills are steep, and it’s slow-going.In the worst times, it can feel like you’re just sitting on the side of the road with a dead battery, watching everyone else fly by, hoping for some little spark of inspiration to come... READ MORE

The idea of cleaning your camera’s sensor fills many photographers with dread. It may seem difficult or complicated but it is actually much more straightforward than you may think. In this article, I will give you a simple guide on how to check for sensor dust and how to effectively clean your camera’s sensor. Today I carried out one of the most daunting yet important tasks when it comes to photography: I cleaned my camera’s sensor myself. Whilst I had previously taken it to a... READ MORE

Forget buying a professional rain cover or carting a shower cap with you, if you want to protect your camera from rain and snow on the cheap, this creative quick-and-easy DIY solution will cost you less than $1.This DIY solution is brought to us by photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj (@jaworskyj), and all you need to make it yourself is a plastic bag, a rubber band, and your lens hood. You probably already guessed how this works, but here is a step-by-step:Step 1: Attach the lens hood.Step... READ MORE

I love photographing architecture, especially interiors. Each one offers its own idiosyncrasies that have to be addressed either at the time of photography or in post production. The beautiful St. John Neumann chapel in Lilburn, Georgia is the subject of this post. Homework Walking into an amazing space is always a thrill for me. I…This Post Sponsored By:Perfectly Clear for Photoshop or Lightroom is all about saving you time so you can focus on doing what you love best. Get a free trial of the award... READ MORE

These days, most cameras and lens build quality is pretty high. Even if not completely weather sealed they can still take quite a lot of abuse from nature. Sometimes, though, you do want to take the extra step to protect your kit. Landscape Photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj has a great tip to help cover your gear at virtually no cost. I The post Protect your gear from rain and snow for less than $1 appeared first on DIY Photography. ... READ MORE

Portrait lenses are available in all sorts of different focal lengths, prices and types. They’re the bread and butter of many of us as photographers, and they can help us put our creative vision forward onto pixels and film. These lenses, like all other modern lenses, are capable of doing awesome things overall. In fact,... READ MORE

Throwing tantrums, calling names, not doing the reading, making things up, demonizing the other, impulsivity, egomaniacal narcissism, breaking big promises...Waiting your turn, asking hard questions, thinking about others, slowing down in key moments...Telling the truth, taking responsibility...Giving others a chance to share their ideas, attracting and trusting talented people, trusting the right things and being skeptical of the others...These are all skills (or the lack thereof).Somewhere along the way, we accepted the baked-in, unchanging, what-you-see-is-what-you-get view of the world. It lets us off the hook,... READ MORE

If only a few months ago, Scott Kelby shared one of our most watched articles this year about "How to Remove Reflections in Eyeglasses in Photoshop", now he shows us this retouching mini-tutorial for ya for when you subject has one eye that's not open as wide as the other (very common), and you’ll learn a few cool tricks and shortcuts along the way.About Scott Kelby:Scott is the ... READ MORE

Alex Huff is a studio portrait photographer and lighting instructor in San Francisco. She maintains a constant presence in the photography industry as a Marketing Associate for BorrowLenses.com and as support staff for Lenstag.com. Get more photography tips on her blog.Inspiration is fickle but skill blesses those who practice. Here are 7 creative exercises for portrait photographers who need to shoot but are lacking motivation or new ideas. Finishing just 1 of these ideas will help rekindle the flame of a lost muse, which is... READ MORE

Up until now, most stock image sites let you search by keywords, categories, date range, location, or other similar refinements. For most image buyers this has ben sufficient, however 500px has a new way to search called "Splash."[ Read More ]... READ MORE