Category Archives: Photo Techniques
New: Topaz Studio 2 Photo Editor Launch Sale
Just released, Topaz Studio 2 is designed to be the future of creative photo editing. Equipped with powerful filters and frictionless masking in a fine-tuned non-destructive layer workflow. It works as a standalone or PS/LR plug-in for Mac + Windows. … Continue reading
How to Become a Music Photographer
I don’t write enough, but I wanted to address something I may actually be qualified to speak on. Here’s the deal. Music photography is a long road, and it won’t pay well in the beginning—or for that matter maybe ever. … Continue reading
Advantages of a Vantage Point for Street Photography
If you are uncomfortable putting a camera in front of a stranger’s face yet still want candid street photography, look for a good vantage point up over the action and shoot down. You will be amazed by the sense of … Continue reading
Checklist for Your Camera After a Portrait Shoot
Whenever I return from a shoot, I go through this process every time with each camera so that they are ready for the next time. 1. Camera bodies off. This is to remind me that I use a variety of … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Solar Eclipse Totality
The totality of a solar eclipse is an amazing event to witness. Being present at the moment to capture the phenomenon is a big win. Photographer astroguyfornm caught the following image of the July 2, 2019, total solar eclipse from … Continue reading
10 Pieces of Advice for New Lightroom Users
If you are new to Lightroom then it can be a bit overwhelming. As an experienced Lightroom user, there are things that I wish I had known when I started using the software. Here’s a list of the ten most … Continue reading
How to Avoid Red Eye in Photography
Today’s photo tip is about spooky, creepy looking eyes. We all know about the red eye effect ruining our photos, but have you ever seen the green or blue eye effect? This cousin of the red eye effect is often … Continue reading
What it Takes to be a Good Interior Photographer
Interior photography is the most challenging of all the professional genres of commercial photography. Every detail is critical. Every prop must be correct and in just the right location. Busy-ness must be avoided. Things must be cleaned up and simplified. … Continue reading
Going from Amateur to Pro Photographer
Those new to the idea can be taken by surprise and even feel a little uncomfortable at the prospect of running a photography business. Their photography is now a product that needs to be sold. However, no one can run a … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Chilly Winter Morning Sunrise
Landscape photographers never get enough of sunrises and sunsets. And neither do we. It’s like nature has a different color palette, made just for these magic hours. Fine art landscape photographer Arpan Das captured this enchanting image of sunrise over … Continue reading
Photographing Dragonflies and Damselflies
Bright, colorful, alien-like dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most unusual creatures you or I are likely to come across. Moving at seemingly impossible speeds and always seeming to be on the go, these insects can be a challenge to even … Continue reading
Harsh Sunlight Portrait Photography: 4 Tips
When offered a choice to set up a photo shoot, you’ll most likely schedule it in the early morning or around sunset. The soft light flatters the subject and surroundings and makes your work a lot easier. But what if … Continue reading