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They say you haven’t arrived as an artist until someone steals your image. If you’ve ever had it happen, you know what a disheartening thing it is, you feel violated and very angry. There are even websites where you can take an image directly from social media and order a print of the image. So, […]
We’ve all seen these interesting images done with texture and if you have created them before, you know it’s a fairly simple way to give an image a new look. The reason I’m posting this today is that I found a way for you to get a free set of texture files. And in case […]
One of the common questions I’m asked during a training session is, “Now that my camera has been converted, can I clean my sensor?” What concerns most people they know that something was done to their camera’s sensor, but they are not entirely sure what. Yes, the self-cleaning function has been disabled, but the short […]
Last week, I posted a piece about the new Adobe Photoshop 2021 Sky Replacement tool. The blog piece was posted here and on social media. In that piece, I shared my enthusiasm for the new feature added to Photoshop that allowed you to change the sky in your image. Here’s one of the images I […]
If you haven’t tried the new features associated with Photoshop 2021, you really should. The new Sky Replacement feature is so impressive. If you’ve ever done a sky replacement on your own, you know the process can be arduous and often frustrating. Adobe has incorporated an AI that makes the process quite easy. It is almost […]
1. Feel the scene you are shooting, let it affect you. Often times we as photographers rush thru the process of creating art. Modern-day life usually means we are always hurrying to get things done. Don’t do that with your art. Whether it’s taken you 30 seconds or 3 hours to get to this spot […]
Becoming a better travel photographer takes time and practice. But you also need to actively try to improve areas that you may struggle with. Some of these areas of improvement will include things like settings and specific scenarios. For example, you may struggle with capturing sharp photos when handholding the camera. So you will need […]
Behind the lens, winter is beautiful, dramatic, and eye-catching. Whether you are new to the photography scene or are already experienced behind the camera, winter is a unique time of the year for photography and to learn new skills. If you are prepared and know some do’s and don’t’s you will end up with some […]
“There is a perfect time to photograph anything”. It is one of the earliest things that I was taught as a photographer. But for anyone photographing outdoors, you will certainly know that you can’t always photograph things at the perfect time. Be it the weather or even a lack of time, sometimes you have to […]
Travel photography is something that everyone participates in. From your average tourist who has a point and shoot camera to a hobbyist or even semi-professional photographers. It is one of the fundamental parts of travelling. As a travel photographer, you will be looking for more than just holiday snaps. You’ll want to take the type […]
If the term “posterization” is unfamiliar to you, then the easiest way to visualize it, in a hyper-stylized form, is to look at the famous and iconic Obama “Hope” poster that became popular during 2008-2009. This poster spawned a decade of similarly distorted and abstract imitations and homages. So, if you weren’t already familiar with […]
As you learn and develop your photography skills you’ll discover why aperture priority is such a useful setting in helping you take photos. This mode on your camera is incredibly important, but unless you know when and how to use it it is just another function on your camera. Read on and learn all about […]
Digital cameras revolutionized photography. Not only did they allowed more and more people to take up this hobby, but they also gave photographers much more control and creativity. But how many people actually understand how digital cameras work? At the heart of a digital camera is a sensor. This little piece is the reason we […]
Being able to capture a significant moment in your life and look back on it is one of the best feelings that you can have. Over the years, we’ve attempted to do this with photography, doing the best job that we can to replicate what we see and preserve it. However, our eyes are an […]
Through the use of digital cameras, photographers have been given ever exceeding control over their shots. With a mix of automatic and semi-automatic settings and shooting modes, photographers are given a unique ability to take shots not previously possible with older cameras. One element of this extra control is focusing. Through modes like auto, continuous […]
Unless you are one of those rare breeds of photographers who actually enjoy sitting in front of a monitor for hours editing your photos then no doubt you would rather be outside shooting. For me personally one of the positives that has come out of being in lockdown is being able to catch up with […]
Sunrise and sunset, the holy grail of photography times for outdoor photographers. But too often I hear from beginners who are disappointed in their photos. Capturing great sunrise or sunset shots isn’t easy, but fortunately, with a few simple tips, you will be able to see a huge improvement in your photos. So here are […]
Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres of photography. People all over the world are drawn by the prospect of those magical landscape shots that look stunning anywhere. But a great landscape photo isn’t always easy to capture. Firstly you are completely reliant on the weather. But there is also a fine margin […]
One of the most important concepts of photography is something known as the exposure triangle. But don’t worry it is not a mathematical equation and once you learn what it is, it’s actually pretty simple to understand. There are three components in the exposure triangle. These are shutter speed, aperture and ISO. It is called […]
Even if you have just started photography, the chances are that you are already using a lens hood. You probably already know that it is a small circular black piece of plastic that screws to the end of your camera lens. But what is it for and do you really need to keep it attached […]
