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How to Create a Lithography Effect Using Photoshop

The post How to Create a Lithography Effect Using Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. I love getting inspiration from darkroom techniques and applying original effects to digital photos. If you’re like me … Continue reading

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10 Key Tools for Editing Portraits Using Adobe Lightroom Mobile

Photo: Jye B As humans, we relate to and love to capture photos of other people. Be it family, friends, strangers in street photography or professionally in a portrait studio. Model/Actor: Patrick Walsh, Jr. However, we don’t always have time … Continue reading

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How Using the SpiderPro Camera System V2 Changed My Life

As a professional wildlife and adventure photographer, I am accustomed to carting heavy camera equipment from location to location. You’ll know what I mean if you’ve ever used 500mm+ lenses and pro-bodies. Nevertheless, in most situations, these larger-than-normal set-ups are … Continue reading

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Using Photoshop Filters During Post-Processing to Correct and Enhance Images

When you think of filters in photography, your first thought might be those specialized glass pieces you affix to the end of your lens. Most of these filters serve a specific purpose (e.g. a polarizing filter to reduce glare), although some … Continue reading

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How to Batch Resize Your Images Quickly Using Photoshop

While it’s relatively easy to write an Action to resize a series of images in Photoshop, it’s easier still to get Photoshop to do all the work for you. Photoshop comes with an image processor script that will open, resize, … Continue reading

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Tips for Using Patterns in Photography

Patterns are basically just repeated shapes, objects or colors either ordered in precise formations or just random designs scattered across a scene. The important thing about patterns is that they create images that are very pleasing to the eye and … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Using Continuous Lights in Your Photography

Lighting is an essential building block of photography. Learning how to use light to your advantage can transform an ordinary photo into an extraordinary one. Many photographers begin their journey working with natural light and I firmly believe this is … Continue reading

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How to Create Dark and Dramatic Backgrounds Using High-Speed Sync

The Usefulness of High-Speed Sync Among other things, high-speed sync lets you underexpose your backgrounds for dramatic images. High-speed sync (HSS) is easily one of the most useful features in lighting. Not only does it let you overpower the sun for … Continue reading

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Tips for Using Contrast in Photography

Good photography depends far more on skill than it does gear. Good cameras don’t guarantee great photographs, and several professional photographers have been known to shoot with disposable cameras. The secret to great photography is rooted in having a solid … Continue reading

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How to Use Shutter Speed and Aperture Together When Using Manual Mode

When you’re just starting out as a photographer, one of the biggest challenges can be using the correct shutter speed and aperture values. Shooting a correctly exposed photo in manual mode is an amazing feeling. But unless you know the … Continue reading

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Tips For Using a Grid in Off-Camera Flash Photography

An off-camera flash lets you create your own light, giving you new and powerful options for bringing your vision to life. But one of the biggest challenges of striking out as an off-camera flash specialist isn’t getting the necessary equipment, … Continue reading

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Using Your Digital SLR Camera Beyond the P Mode

First of all, what is the P mode? Your camera is blind to the world and has to make a lot of assumptions about it including how much light is out there, where to focus, how fast your subject is … Continue reading

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