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When you first start out in photography it can feel daunting. There is so much to learn, not mention the time it takes to put into practice what you learn. The good news is that most people go through the same thing when they start out and with patience and practice it will soon become […]
Photographer Gerald Macua’s travels have taken him across the globe and although he always liked photography, it wasn’t until digital cameras became easily accessible that became serious. Having historically used film cameras, he made the switch and bought a D7000 and then a D800e a few years later. He says “I started getting more serious […]
Once voted the unfriendliest city in the world, Moscow has certainly had its dark times throughout history. But there seems to be a new vibe, and this is a city boldly looking to shake of it’s reputation and heading into a new era. The eyes of the world will be on Moscow and Russia this […]
If you use Adobe Lightroom, I’m sure you’ve heard of develop presets and how they can jump start your creativity. But did you know that you can also create and save local adjustment presets just as easily? In this article I’m going to show you how to create and save your own local adjustment presets […]
If you look around online you’ll notice an increase in “Crystal Ball” or “Glass Ball” images. They have become so popular that there are now social media groups dedicated to them. When it comes to Glass Ball photography, most people fall into 3 catergories: #1. You Love it. #2. You don’t really care either way. […]
Most amateur photographers know the term “the golden hour”. This is the time after sunrise and before sunset when the you get a soft light illuminating the scene. But whilst most people have heard and probably utilize the golden hour, much fewer know and use the “blue hour”. But photographing during this time of the […]
Several months ago, I wrote a blog about using medium format lenses on DSLR. I wanted to continue this series with a little more information. In my experience, one of the most understood characteristics of using non-standard lenses with different film/sensor size is crop factor. Before going into this, let’s get a little background on […]
If you reach way back to Adobe’s Lightroom 1.1 build you will find the clarity slider. After its introduction wayyyy back then the clarity slider has been a favorite weapon of most landscape and even portrait photographers. This slider is a personal favorite of mine just as it is the professed secret love of many […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
