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Adobe Photoshop is a beautiful thing. It allows an incredibly wide range of artists, designers, creatives, and especially us photographers to inject a little bit of creative juice into their work and see it come to life. And while Photoshop can be enormously complex there are so many simple, straightforward edits you can use to […]
We have partnered with the LARGEST infrared Community! We are incredibly excited to take part in the global movement of raising awareness of infrared photography. We are delighted that CreativeIR has the same drive, passion, and vision as LifePixel when it comes to expanding this ever-growing market and getting an IR converted camera into the […]
OK, so you have your next destination all sorted out. But how can you ensure that the photos that you come back with will do that place justice? Where do you start? There are so many things and experiences to capture and you only have a few days. The key to any successful photography trip […]
Here in the Northern hemisphere Autumn is in full swing. The colors of the leaves are changing and giving their last big show as we head into winter. The frosty mornings and golden hues offer outstanding opportunities for photographers to capture these beautiful Fall colors before they’re gone until next year. In this article we’re […]
In this article the IDAS LPS-D1 Light Pollution Suppression Filter will be reviewed and test images provided. The goal is to help people venturing into astrophotography decide what equipment will best suit their needs especially if they are in an area affected by light pollution. Methodology / Equipment: Canon’s 5DSr body was used for all […]
A good photograph requires many different elements to come together. Aspects such as the subject, composition, lighting and even more technical elements like focusing can make or break a photo. Often a photo that fails in one of these elements will just look ordinary. Here are 6 easy to correct mistakes that could be ruining […]
As a word, “texture” carries quite a few meanings. For photographers, texture is a concept that is often difficult to explain. It’s almost as if it has to be shown instead of merely described. Texture is simply the pronounced visualization of the surface feel of an object which is photographed. Now, you may be thinking […]
Like any photographer, I carry a visual catalog of shots in my mind. It’s funny that many of us who can’t recall what we had for dinner, can remember past photo shoots in minute detail. One such shoot occurred on a sunny summer day in 1978, when I found myself on the rooftop of the […]
Multi award winning photographer, Jeremy Flint’s journey into photography is an inspirational story. Having been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, he was inspired to take up photography whilst receiving treatment. He says, “photography inspired me on my journey back to life and helped provide a focus away from the gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy”. He started […]
Born in 1908, Minor White was something different in terms of how and why he photographed. He incorporated as much of his own beliefs and philosophies into his work as he did photographic technique. His work is a mix of his mentality and the emotion he felt towards a scene or subject. He injected a […]
Previsualization, or simply “visualization”, is one of the most simply yet alarmingly difficult aspect of making your own photograph become more than just the some of their parts. When we “previsualize” our images it means that the appearance of the final outcome before we ever click the shutter button. The method of previsualization was championed […]
Introduction In June of 2016, I decided to expand my photography hobby – moving into deep sky photography (astrophotography). This required that I purchase a telescope (serving as the camera lens) and a German Equatorial mount to position the telescope. I decided that I would continue using my Nikon D7200 camera. (I have a complete […]
Who doesn’t like seeing a stunning landscape shot. Whether it is in a magazine or newspaper, online or even as a framed poster, landscape photos have the power to stun the viewer. Here are 6 tips to help you capture stunning landscape photos. 1. Research Well If you want to capture stunning landscape photos, your […]
Most professional travel photographers will tell you that if you want to capture great travel photos, your best bet is to try and get as much right when you are actually taking the photo rather than trying to sort it out in post production. Having said that, all photos will benefit from some level of […]
In this article we will look at a technique to increase depth of field, also known as depth of focus. The technique will “stack” several images of the subject taken at different focal points. Methodology & Equipment: A camera & lens which allow for manual focus. A tripod. A software program which allows for alignment […]
Intro This article is based on my personal way of shooting and may not be compatible to yours. Everyone is different and everyone prefers different types of gear and we all know Mirrorless is the future, but it’s not as mainstream as Bloggers/Vloggers say it is. Eventually the old mirror box cameras will fade away […]
I always had a knack for the idea of infrared, from the first moment I saw photos derived of infrared film cameras, though did not pursue it out of the sheer complication of the technology at the time. At one point or another I discovered the digital version, though still didn’t act, even though I […]
Neutral density filters(ND) are one of the staple components of virtually every serious landscape photographers gear bag(read some outdoor photography tips). The great thing ND filters allow us to do is shoot longer exposures in bright light without overexposure. A good analogy I always like to use is that ND filters are light sunglasses for […]
The purpose of this article is to provide technical how to advice, for people who are looking to create an artificial rainbow. Some of the reasons for creating an artificial rainbow are: The rainbow can be added to images in post processing. The rainbow can be used on its own in photographs or products. It […]
Adobe Lightroom is one of the most widely used software programs out there. When it comes to editing your digital photos it’s extremely difficult to beat Lightroom when it comes to ease of use, versatility, and powerful post processing tools. It’s safe to say that most of you reading this likely have had some experience […]
