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How to Find Your Photos in the Lightroom Catalog Using Filters
You’ve likely had this problem if you’ve been using Lightroom for any length of time. Can you relate? You go to your Lightroom catalog to find that amazing picture you took of the sunset in Maui last summer and scroll … Continue reading
A Guide to Using Natural Light for Macro Photography
Working with natural light can seem daunting. Yet as a macro photographer, I love natural light. I’ve spent years studying it, playing with it, observing it, and watching it fall. I use it in all of my photographs. In fact, … Continue reading
Tips for Using Neutral Density Filters for Cityscape Photography at Blue Hour
Neutral density filters (ND filters) are essential tools when it comes to shooting cityscapes at blue hour. Even without an ND filter, you could shoot for a few seconds of exposure (using a small aperture like f/13) when the light … Continue reading
How to Create Memorable Family Albums Using the Lightroom Book Module
There is little quite as delightful as going through family albums, reliving memories and watching how things have changed over the years. Having digital copies is great but nothing really beats the excitement of having them in print, holding all … Continue reading
Tutorial Using Flash to Overpower Ambient Light
You’ve probably come across some images where the subject is well exposed while the background is completely black. While it is still possible that some of those shots were taken in a studio with a black background, it’s also possible … Continue reading
How to Find Your Best Photos Using Compare View In Lightroom Classic CC
To compare your images in Lightroom, you can either use Survey View or Compare View. In this article, I will focus on Compare View in Lightroom Classic CC. Comparing images allows you to choose the very best image or images … Continue reading
Real World Test: Using the Sony A7R III with Canon Lenses
Here’s a review from Julia Trotti who has been testing the Sony A7R III mirrorless camera alongside Canon lenses. With mirrorless technology coming to the forefront, but the number of native Sony lenses available being limited, using third-party lenses like this is … Continue reading
Using HDR Photography to Your Advantage
Over the years, HDR Photography has become synonymous with over-saturated, over-processed, and unrealistic images. Some hear the term HDR and never give it a second thought because of their perception of what it is. Add to that, all the camera … Continue reading
Tips for Using Flash for Beach Portraits
The beach is a beautiful location for any type of portrait session, however, you might find yourself competing with the sun if it sets behind the ocean. For this, you’ll need the use of reflectors and perhaps even a flash … Continue reading
Creative Macro Photography – Using Fairy Lights
Are you interested in doing some creative macro photography? Oftentimes, we macro photographers find ourselves photographing the same subjects over and over, searching for new compositions that seem like they’ll never appear. In this article, I’ll discuss a macro photography … Continue reading
Tips for Using a Reflector the Right Way Outdoors
A reflector is easy to use, right? Just open it and put it under your model’s chin. WRONG! Using a reflector may seem really simple but most new photographers make one big mistake with them. They put them in the … Continue reading
Tips From a Pro: Using Smoke Bombs in Portraits
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