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A lack of light is often the biggest culprit in blurred photos. If there isn’t enough light it will mean that your shutter speed will have to be slow which in turn can mean blurry photos. Using a tripod in low light conditions is the best way to ensure that your photos are sharp. But […]
The word “professional” in photography is often used to describe those whose primary job is photography. But for me, this has a far greater meaning in this day and age. The reality is that very few photographers make enough money from photography alone to support them. The vast majority of photographers will either have other […]
For most landscape photographers, the holy grail is capturing amazing images of sunrise or sunsets. These are often the “wow” factor shots that will look great anywhere. From magazine spreads to prints on a wall. But capturing great sunrise or sunset shots isn’t easy or straightforward. But fear not as there are various ways in […]
Photoshop’s sky replacement function has been a welcome addition to an already astonishing software. It gives photographers the opportunity to replace a sky in a photo effortlessly without the need to learn how to mask or use layers. And because Photoshop works so well with Lightroom, it means moving images back and forth between the […]
Every photographer over time will build up a huge collection of photos. These can mount up into thousands of images on your hard drive. Without an adequate and efficient filing process, you may find that you cannot find images that you need to. Why is this important? The obvious reason is if you receive a […]
The world is full of amazing places to photograph. Some of these are natural landscapes or amazing cultural festivals. But arguably the most iconic are the famous monuments that we have all seen thousands of photos of. But does that mean they shouldn’t be photographed? These are rightly some of the most popular photo spots […]
A tripod is arguably the single most important accessory that a photographer has. Without a tripod, some photos will not be possible at all because a tripod isn’t just to take photos when it’s dark. Basically, any time that you want to capture something using a slow exposure you need a tripod. You won’t have […]
Photographing people is one of the most vital types of travel photos to cover off on any given trip. Often these are the types of photos that can really bring a destination to life and offer a unique view of the world. But there are different types of “people photos”. In this short guide, we […]
Taking a great travel photo might seem straightforward. You turn up to a location take a few shots and that’s that. If only… Great travel photography is a bit more complicated and time-consuming than that. Often newbie travel photographers are astonished at some of the reasons why their photos might not be turning out the […]
Editing your images effectively is one of the most critical parts of the whole photography process. The reality is that every single image will benefit from some level of editing even if it’s as simple as just cropping or straightening it. Whether you decide to edit your photos or not will come down to personal […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked by newbie photographers is if I can give them any landscape photography tips? Landscape photography is a popular genre of photography and one that most people will dabble in at some point. But being able to capture a great landscape shot isn’t straightforward or always […]
Even as a seasoned photographer, you may not have heard of the term “Color banding”. It is a common issue that you may encounter and occurs when you push the boundaries of colors in your file. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of the term. In this short article, we’ll discuss what it is, ideally […]
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 […]
There’s something so satisfying in hiking to a location and capturing that one amazing shot. The long walk, the tiredness, the cold and wet all become worth it. But while it might seem pretty straightforward for hikers as to what they need to pack, as a photographer there are more things to consider. For one, […]
Sand dunes can be incredibly challenging to photograph. With the right lighting and subject, your sand dune photos can be brilliant and intriguing. But there are compositional challenges as well as general safety issues when photographing near sand. Good composition can be difficult because of the lack of points of interest in places like the […]
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 […]
