Friday, August 31, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Ryan Southen

The InFocus Interview Show with Sue Bryce | Photofocus Podcast August 31, 2018

How to Choose the Best Camera for Food Photography

It can be difficult to know which camera you should buy, especially if you’re new to food photography. So, what is the best camera for food photography? The good news is that with so many cameras in so many price ranges, there are a variety of options available to suit...

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Free Wedding Photography Presets

Wedding photography is not for the faint-hearted. Running around, creating beautiful, unscripted shots off the cuff and ensuring you have the staple images can run you ragged. The last thing you want to do is spend even more time editing the images. Our wedding presets here are aimed at cutting...

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Are you ready to use your custom settings?

An In-Depth Guide to Nighttime Architecture Photography

Architecture photography is a broad subject but it mostly refers to photos of buildings or similar structures. It plays a major role in the body of work of the street and travel photographer, making it an important skill to acquire. In this article we will discuss the basics of architecture...

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Kurt Kramer

How to take Unique Photos of Famous Places

We live in a world where most things have been photographed millions of times. None more so than famous places or monuments. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t capture great or unique photos. To do so requires more work, planning and also sometimes a bit of luck. Here are...

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I just saved this $100 SD card from being unusable

Everything You Need to Know About Micro Four Thirds

You have no doubt heard the terms ‘Full Frame’ or ‘Cropped Sensor’. They refer to the size of the sensor, with full frame mostly used by high-end DSLRs or mirrorless systems. Micro four thirds is also something that photographers have heard of, yet don’t always know its exact meaning. But...

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How to Photograph Artwork: From Settings to Lighting Setups

Here are some essential tips for photography artwork with more professional results. You can use these for paintings, prints, drawings, textiles, etc. Camera Choice and Settings A digital SLR with a fixed lens is the ultimate choice for quality. Compact cameras with manual controls are also useful. Even a high-end...

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Ken Childress

Portrait Tips: How to combine photos for the best expressions using layers in Luminar

Attaching a LUT to a Lightroom preset

Seven tips for killer hunting pictures

Approaching Animal Photography: The Art of Stealth, Seeking, and Waiting

Do you desire to capture incredible frame-filling bird or animal photography? One of the greatest struggles in wildlife photography is getting close. As a wildlife photographer, I spend days planning, scouting, and shooting. My goal? That elusive, in-your-face wildlife shot. Fortunately, achieving frame filling images in wildlife photography isn’t hard....

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Fine Art Portrait Photography: Tips to Create Your Own

Fine art portrait photography is a slightly ambiguous genre. Some argue that in order to be considered fine art, an image must feature specific elements. Others claim that we as the photographers can decide whether our work fits into the fine art genre or not. Regardless of its ever-changing definitions, fine...

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Composition Techniques From the Great Photographers – Henri Cartier-Bresson

Today we look at the compositional techniques of Henri Cartier-Bresson for help and guidance. Composition is one of the most difficult and frustrating areas of photography. The technical aspects are easier to pick up. Those depend on the amount of light and what kind of scene you are shooting. Arranging...

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Darren M

Pitch your way to Adobe MAX

Giclée by any other name: Printmaking today

Coffee Photography: How to Shoot Amazing Still Life Photos of Coffee

Liquid inspiration. This is the reputation coffee gets among photographers, artists, and designers. Coffee photography is definitely my go-to subject when the rare creative block hits. Don’t know what to shoot? Shoot coffee! It’s that simple. There’s so many stories you can tell with this hot, aromatic and delicious beverage!...

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Intelligent search in Lightroom Classic with Excire Search

How to Master Your Lightroom Workflow for Better Photo Editing

Having a strong Lightroom workflow will not only save you time, it will ensure your images aren’t all over the place. Editing your images is just half the battle. You will also need to efficiently import, select your images and export them too. Knowing how your library works also saves...

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16 Questions to Make Sure You’re Covered by Your Wedding Photography Contract

Wedding photographers are tasked with capturing a major milestone — but what happens if something goes awry? A wedding photography contract should encompass everything from the major details, like when and where, to the “what if” scenarios. A photography contract serves both to protect the photographer’s business and ensure the...

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Brandon Kopp

Quick Tip: Boost your creativity with LUTs

Photography Marketing: Selectively choosing where to put your efforts

How to Crop Portrait Photography Photos: Easy Guide

Cropping photos is a common practice among photographers. But are we really aware of the impact that cropping (or cropping badly) can have on the final image? In portrait photography, a well known use of cropping is to remove unwanted elements from the background. Did you take a beautiful couple...

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How to Shoot Lifestyle and Fitness Scenes for Stock Photography and Video

Using Film for Street Photography

Film photography has been the standard for capturing the streets for many a decade. The invention of the digital sensor, and therefore, the camera changed the medium completely. Both for the better and for the worse. Many believed that the digital revolution would end film photography entirely. This has never been further...

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How to Break the Rules of Photography Composition for Creative Results

I have never taken a conventional approach to learning or teaching composition. Breaking the rules of photography composition can, in fact, lead to creative results, if done properly. The rules of photography and photographic composition are not very strict. There are no penalties for doing it ‘wrong’. Technical purists might...

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Photographer of the Week: August 20-24, 2018

Sunday Comics: Read between the (head) lines

GIMP vs Photoshop – Which Is Best?

Photoshop is the most known photographic editing software, but it isn’t for everyone. Price is a huge factor in your choice. Especially when you differentiate between professional photographers who get paid large amounts of money and those who shoot as a hobby. Here, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of...

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What’s behind that wall? How to photograph wiring & plumbing before sheetrock goes up

How to Photograph Corporate Headshots and Portraits

If you shoot portrait photography at all, you’ve most likely considered getting into corporate headshot photography to expand your client list. One of the big advantages to shooting business headshots is that a client will typically have you do multiple portraits in one session. This means it’s a higher-paying shoot...

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

10 Tips For Starting to Sell Stock Photos

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, at some point you’ll likely make a foray into stock photography. Here are 10 tips on how to become a stock photographer. 1. Put Together a Stock Photography Portfolio The first part of any stock photography business is that you need to have...

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Awesome Architecture Photography – 20 Inspiring Pictures

Alleyways Alleyways are the perfect place to capture great architecture. Not only do they show the era in which they were built, they are also great hotspots for leading line compositions. Castles Castles are remnants of a former time that offer settings for some of the best books and films known...

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Evolving as a visual artist takes time, work and practice

Friday, August 24, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Derek Robertson

The InFocus Interview Show with Spyros Heniadis | Photofocus Podcast August 24, 2018

Nikon Z Event streaming live Friday, August 24, 2018

How to balance flash with natural light to make pleasing portraits

If you’re like most photographers, using a flash to make portraits is intimidating. Using available light is so simple that most photographers never dive into the world of using flash to light their portraits. Unfortunately, that severely limits the hours of the day when you can make pictures and leads to worrying too much about how…

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8 Golden Rules for Perfect Product Photography Composition

Product photography composition draw the viewers’ eyes into the image. Some even show the product in a setting that would fit the item’s purposes, creating a story out of a simple scene. The best product images are the ones where it looks like not much time and effort went into...

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How to Get Ahead With a Photography Business Plan

A surprising number of photographers never write a photography business plan when embarking on their careers as freelancers. A business plan outlines your business-related goals and how you intend to achieve them. It helps you define the operational structure of your business, who you will market to, and how. It...

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Jovan J

Nikon announces 500mm, dot sight for wildlife and sports photographers

First Look: The new Nikon Z 7 mirrorless camera

Drobo & Nexsan become part of StorCentric

10 Tips for Smartphone Photo Editing

Smartphones these days are so powerful that they work almost as well as regular computers in some aspects. In fact, a lot of photographers now even rely on mobile apps to help them capture the perfect shot. In this article, we’ll show you a few photo editing tips that will...

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On Nature: How to Compose Moving Wildlife

Seven Secrets for a Successful Photo Session

Do you want to know seven secrets for a successful photo shoot? These practical photography tips are essential for those amazing portrait photography sessions, and I’ve put them all together here for you. You can use these photography tips if you are working with a paying client or a model...

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Our 12 Best Options For Memory Card Holders in 2018

Memory cards cases and holders store your memory cards in the safest way possible. Not only are they all together in a neat and tidy place, many of them offer other great advantages, being shock, water and dust proof. Some of the items on our list come with carabiners or...

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Breaking: Nikon announces entry into mirrorless with Z 6, Z 7 cameras

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Amaurie Ramirez

Nikon to announce mirrorless system tonight

Portrait Tips: The most important tip for street portraits

Lightroom CC adds local album storage, Classic gets book module updates

Synchronizing multiple images in Photoshop with lookup tables

9 Good Reasons Why You Don’t Need a DSLR Camera

The camera doesn’t matter is a well known mantra in photography. While I do not fully agree with this, it is true that in most cases, great photography can be made without the latest professional camera model. Yet, if you ask someone why they want a DSLR camera, the answer...

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Video editing basics in DaVinci Resolve 15: The Edit page, part one

How to Export Photos From Lightroom

Getting your images into Lightroom can be a hassle. Getting them out again is the same. The problem with editing software packages such as Adobe Lightroom is that they don’t label things as we are used to them. If we work in MS Word, we click on ‘Save’. Easy. Learning...

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Submerge Yourself in the Basics of Underwater Photography

Underwater photography has become increasingly popular in recent decades. However, it has been around longer than one may think. In 1856, William Thompson took the first underwater images with a camera mounted on a pole. Later this was followed by Louis Boutan with images while diving. Since then, many photographers...

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg

What does a “professional” camera really mean?

12 Tips for Stunning Mountain Photography

In this article, I will teach you how you can make stronger compositions that show the relation between Earth and sky through mountain photography. You can approach mountain photography in two ways. You shoot long or you shoot wide. To offer you a more comprehensive guide, the first tips focus...

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How to Start a Successful Photography Business – All You Need to Know

Taking your photography from hobby to business can seem like a daunting task, but there are basic steps that you can take to get started today. While you go through these, don’t forget to continue to shoot and expand your skill set and relationships. Now follow along as we review...

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4 Steps to Understanding Shutter Speed and its Creative Uses [Updated 2018]

Shutter speed is the most obvious of the 3 factors that create an exposure and has the biggest effect to your photos. With a poor knowledge of how the shutter speed will affect your photos, you'll end up with blurred results. This post teaches you the right speed for the right situation, as well as how to use shutter speed creatively with artistic results.

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Photographer of the Day: cinzio Farinelli

Photography Marketing: Tackling SEO for photographers

10 Tips for Fine Art Architecture Photography

Fine Art Architecture Photography is not a simple term to grasp. It’s bulky and entails two separate concepts that aren’t used together very often: architecture photography and fine art. Before we get into the details, let’s dig in and actually figure out what it means first. First of all, it...

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12 Best Things About Being a Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography is one of the most popular genres out there. If you don’t believe me, take a look around the room the next time you get invited to a wedding. Nearly every guest is documenting every detail of the wedding – right from the bride walking down the aisle...

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Freedom of Panorama – What It Means for Photography

Freedom of Panorama allows us to photograph in public spaces. Let’s look at what it means, and what it means to the photographers out there. This article is for everyone, from the street, architecture and travel photographers to the portrait photographers. When we think of copyright, ideas cross our mind...

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Creating custom backdrops for your photos using stock images

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Photographer of the Week: August 13-17, 2018

Sunday Comics: I wish I had your job…

Motion graphics templates: Downloading MOGRTs from Adobe Stock

Awesome Tree Photography Made Easy: From Planning to Post-Processing

Tree photography is all about capturing the majesty of nature’s beauty. Trees can grow over millennia old and outgrow almost anything on Earth. And they make a fantastic photography subject, challenging your imagination and creativity. In this tutorial, I will teach you the ins and outs of tree photography. 1....

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To Filter or Not to Filter: Should You Use a UV Filter on Your Lens

In this article, we will run through what a UV filter is, what its purpose is and whether you should use one or not. Read on for all the information you need. What Is a UV Filter? Ultraviolet (UV) is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength from 10 nm to 400 nm, shorter than that of visible light. Primarily,...

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

DSLR Video Weekly: Changing your f-stop

The age of the mirrorless camera starts now

Scanography – What It Is and Why You Should Try It Today

Scanography means using a flatbed scanner to make photographs, a technique that has become popular over the last two decades. In 2000 I realized a flatbed scanner could be used to scan 3D objects. I had just connected my first Epson scanner to a computer. Anxious to see if it...

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10 Best Smartphone Photo Editing Apps | For iPhone and Android

Not only can you photograph with your smartphone, you can also download countless apps to edit the images into something spectacular. Capture, edit and share. All in one device. Here, we show you the 10 best editing applications for your smartphone. If you are looking for more photographic applications for capturing...

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Friday, August 17, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Arvind Ramachander

Quick Tip: Use a strip box to create an edge light

Traveling abroad? Things U.S. photographers need to know

How To Make a Time-Lapse in Photoshop

Time-lapse videos are becoming increasingly more popular. Following this trend, cameras are providing the ability to make a video time lapse directly in-camera. And you can also create a time lapse in Photoshop. In-camera time-lapse is obviously very convenient. All you need to do is to set up the interval,...

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Summertime photography: ¡Fiesta!

10 Seriously Awesome iPhone Apps for Photographers

Our smartphones and mobile devices are the cameras we keep with us at all times. Lightweight and inconspicuous, these pocket wizards not only take the images, they let you do so many other things. Here are the 10 best photo apps that will help your iPhone photography game. 10. A+ Signature...

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Monoauge

Quick tips for making an Instagram story

Wacom Intuos Pro offers precision and speed for photo editors

10 Tips for Carnival Photography

Photographing carnivals or events can be challenging. Not only will you be in constant battle with the crowds and other photographers, but you will often find that the action moves fast. Sometimes you might only get a few seconds to capture the shot before the procession moves on. If captured...

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How deliberate is your business model?

How to Use Your Smartphone to Create Stunning Light Painting Photography

We’re all in search of creative outlets in life. In this article you’re going to see how you can light up your creative photography with light painting! We’ll run through various techniques for painting with light. The best part? You can use your smartphone as either your light painting tool,...

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The Illuminati Meter: What is that?

Best Filters For Astrophotography

Astrophotography are necessary for capturing the astral objects in the sky. If you try to capture a scene of the night sky without using filters, you will see a very muddy and grainy image. This is down to a number of reasons. Light pollution from the earth enters your frame....

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel

Portrait Tips: Family reunion posing time-lapse

Beyond Technique Podcast with Jamey Price | Photofocus Podcast August 15, 2018

Top 5 Adventure Photography Workshops in The World

Adventure photography can be one of the easiest or most difficult areas to break into. Luckily there are a range of great photography workshops to give you a boost. Perhaps you are a dedicated pursuer of adventure, and all you need to do is brush up on your capturing skills....

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Creating custom lookup tables (LUTs) with Photoshop

How to prepare your photos and video for Adobe Stock

Abstract Photography With Your Smartphone: Easy Tips

If you’re tired of taking regular photos and want a different type of challenge, then smartphone abstract photography might be just what you need. If you’re new to abstract photography, check out our complete guide here. In this article, we’ll show you a few techniques to help you create your...

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10 Post-Processing Tips for Better Travel Images

One of the most enjoyable aspects of photography is sitting down at the end of the day to choose your best photos. The simple selection of your favourite photos isn’t the end of the story though, there is still post processing to be done! Every photo can benefit from extra...

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle

Quick Tip: Slowing down your panning speed can reduce jitter in your drone videos

How to create a dramatic portrait on a rooftop

7 Packing Hacks for the Travel Photographer

One of the most common questions that I get asked is how and what camera equipment I pack on my trips. Life as a travel photographer means you need to ensure that you have everything you need with you. This is especially vital if you are going to be in...

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Documentary Photography – Tips For Starting Out in the Field

Everybody experiences creative blockages at times. A documentary photography project will help you overcome your creative impasse. Actively being in the process of photographing for an ongoing project will help keep your passion alive. Not just for the documentary photography idea you are working on. You will find, once you are...

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Best Tripod for Time-Lapse Photography

A time-lapse photography tripod is absolutely indispensable to eliminate camera shake. They let you grab all kinds of long exposures in creating those god-like videos. Tripods are a necessary evil. They are cumbersome and heavy, adding more weight to your already camera-bag-of-burden. I’m pretty sure Ansel Adams swore for hours,...

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Monday, August 13, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Steve Stanger

Photographer of the Week: August 6-10, 2018

Quick Tip: Meter one light at a time when working with multiple lights

Tamron’s 70-200mm lens — is it ready for major league sports?

Photography Marketing: IPS, the face-to-face sales model for photography

Step by Step Guide to Beautiful Bokeh

Bokeh refers to a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject. By using a fast lens, at its widest aperture, you can achieve this bokeh effect. ‘Bokeh’ is a very recognisable characteristic of a photograph. The word itself comes from the Japanese word for ‘blur’. You can even...

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Video Editing Basics in DaVinci Resolve 15 beta – The Media Page

Top 10 Food Styling Tricks for Serious Food Bloggers

For a food blogger, beautiful photos of your recipes are the way to get noticed online. Gone are the days when you could post a point-and-shoot snap of your Red Velvet Cake and have hordes of readers clamouring for the recipe. To get ahead as a food blogger today you...

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7 Fine Art Photography Tips to Get You Started

Art is subjective in nature. Its definition can vary from person to person. What seems art for one can be trash for another. After street photography, fine art photography is the most debatable term. You will find ample amounts of debate over the internet about its definition. This all makes...

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Sunday Comics: Magical frame

DSLR Video Weekly: The challenges of shooting in low light

10 Ways to Get Your Photos Noticed [Updated 2018]

As photographers, we are always looking to get noticed. This may be on social media platforms, to find more clients or to bring more attention to our blogs or websites. But getting your photos noticed is harder than ever nowadays. So what exactly do you need to do make your...

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How to Clean a Camera Lens? + 10 Best Lens and Camera Cleaning Kits

Having a dirty lens is a pain. Not only does it ensure frustration when it comes to photographing a scene, it adds extra time during the editing stage. Some problems can be horrific if not dealt with immediately, resulting in you forking out more money for a new lens instead of learning...

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What Is an Editorial Portrait: 10 Photography Tips

The main purpose of editorial portraits is to illustrate the story of the person you’re photographing. You don’t necessarily have to make them look good. In this article I want to share with you ten editorial photography tips. These tips will help you better understand what editorial portraits are. They will...

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Saturday, August 11, 2018

How to Crop Your Travel Photos for Better Results

I consider cropping almost like a secondary composition type. In photography, sometime the right moment is far much important than everything else. If you spend too much time to get the perfect composition and miss a great moment, you will regret it. When I’m taking photos, I always leave some...

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How to create a watermark in Lightroom Classic

Camera Backpack Roundup

In this article, we are going for the rough and rugged camera backpack. These are the ones you will want to be using for adventure and urban exploration photography. These are areas where you will face difficult terrain, and unforgiving weather. On top of this, you also need to find...

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Friday, August 10, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Raul Perez Amezquita

The Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Jen Rozenbaum | Photofocus Podcast August 10, 2018

Am I good enough?

How to Plan for Road Trip Photography

Of all the different ways you could choose to travel, my favourite by far is a road trip. Road trips give you a freedom that is very difficult to get from other forms of travel. You can go where you want when you want. You can change your plans last...

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Illuminati reads light and color for perfectly exposed photographs

Everything You Need to Know About Micro Four Thirds

You have no doubt heard the terms ‘Full Frame’ or ‘Cropped Sensor’. They refer to the size of the sensor, with full frame mostly used by high-end DSLRs or mirrorless systems. Micro four thirds is also something that photographers have heard of, yet don’t always know its exact meaning. But...

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Pat Callahan

Quick Tip: Use a black reflector to absorb light for a dramatic effect

Tension relief: Pay attention to the edges of your image

12 iPhone Photography Tips for Better Photos

If you want to capture great photography, you must have a camera with you! While this is well understood, carrying a camera bag or even a DSLR, is not always that easy. Heading out to photograph is different for everybody, but for me, it means grabbing the backpack and tripod...

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12 Photoshop Selection Tools You Need to Know About

There will come a time when editing in Photoshop will be unavoidable. Lightroom only gets you so far. For erasing parts of an image, changing colour or even repeating parts of the image, Photoshop selection tools are necessary. But you will need to know how to use it effectively. Today,...

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Enthusiast’s Guide: Using a flash to create double exposures

Water Photography Tips: How to Get That Soft Misty Effect

Have you ever wondered how to get that beautiful soft and silky water effect images of waterfalls, streams and oceans often have? The technique to achieve that soft misty water photography effect is not as complicated as you may think. All you need is practice. An excellent tripod. And this...

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Brandon Kopp

Portrait Tips: Use a lint roller for a higher paycheck

10 Most Exciting Kickstarter Photography Products 2018

Kickstarter is one of my favourite websites. It’s a fantastic resource for photographers who want to fund their own Kickstarter photography products. I present to you, the 10 most exciting Kickstarter photography products… [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one...

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12 Most Useful Landscape Photography Apps

Whether you’re running around in the field right now or meticulously planning your shoot on holiday next year. There comes a time when you ask yourself: “What are the best landscape apps right now?”. I’ve put together a descriptive list of apps for photographers in this article. Together with screenshots...

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Step by Step Wedding Photography Backup Workflow

Let’s face it, we all love to take pictures. Whether you’re a wedding photographer or a landscaper. Getting out there and photographing what makes us happy and gets our creative juices flowing is fun. However, most of us, myself included, hate sitting in front of the computer, sorting and sifting...

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Photography 101: Which lens should you buy first?

13 Essential Wedding Photography Accessories For Better Photos

When it comes to freezing the motion on a dark dance floor or getting through dozens of formals during a short cocktail hour, the wedding photography accessories you bring with you matters. The fact that you’ll need a camera and a few lenses is obvious. What’s not so clear, however, are...

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

What Is ISO and How to Use It in 4 Simple Steps

ISO is one of three factors which determine the exposure of a photo, along with aperture and shutter speed. To really get the most out of your photos you need to know what all 3 do and how you can use them. Read this post to gain a more in depth knowledge of how to use your camera properly and start taking expert photos.

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Photographer of the Day: Jean-François Thibault

Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet a great entry-level tablet for photographers

10 Fun and Creative Beach Photography Ideas

Coming from a town on the shoreline of the Mediterranean sea, the beach has a special place in my heart, so it shouldn’t be surprising that I would write an article about beach photography. I decided to share with you a few beach photography ideas for fun and creative images....

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All about motion graphics templates (MOGRTs) from Adobe Stock

How to Use HDR for Interior Photography

We’ve all heard a lot about HDR photography, but we seem to hear more about the bad examples than the good ones! Understanding how to use HDR methods correctly and in subtle ways is absolutely necessary for shooting interior or real estate photography. Whether you’re doing real estate photography, photographing...

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Monday, August 6, 2018

Photographer of the Day: jeff Clouet

Quick Tip: A landing pad might save your drone from damage

Adobe announces its 2018 Rising Stars of Photography

8 Great Tips for Using Color in Photography

The use of color in photography combines art, science, and culture with our own personal style and instincts. Color tells us oodles about the mood of a scene and story line. After being a stickler for black and white photography for some time, I crept out of my comfort zone...

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Photography Marketing: Create a free online portfolio

12 Common Jewelry Photography Mistakes

As much fun as jewelry photography is, it can be a surprisingly complicated shoot! Despite not moving, jewelry is reflective and very detail-oriented. This opens the door for a number of crucial jewelry photography mistakes. Here is our guide to the top twelve most common jewelry photography mistakes, and how...

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How to create a Instagram story

Best Memory Cards for all Photography Budgets – CF | SD | MicroSD

No matter what photography area you focus on, you need a way to record your photos. A camera is a perfect tool, but without a memory card, it is just an expensive paperweight. First off the bat, you need to figure out what cards your camera can work with. High-end...

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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Photographer of the Week: July 30 – Aug. 3, 2018

Sunday Comics: Eye spyglass baby face

How to create an action portrait with venetian blinds

10 Marketing Strategies for Your Real Estate Photography

Real estate photography is a business first and photography second. It’s a well-known fact that marketing efforts take a large chunk of time in this area. Lead generation and then efforts to keep them as returning clients, cold calls, flyers, brochures, meetings and networking. What to focus on and what...

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Best Bag for Travel Photography

Now that you have your travel camera, you need the perfect solution for storage and protection. Your journey will denote what your travel camera bag will need. It will depend on where you are going, for how long and how much photography you will be doing. If you have a...

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

DSLR Video Weekly: Shooting Video in Low Light

Review of the Best Free Stock Photo Sites

Stock photography websites are useful in a pinch. They help us obtain high, quality images that we can use for marketing campaigns. Or they offer us a cheaper version than creating the images ourselves. Renting studio time and paying models is expensive. Here, we have found 10 of the best...

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Becoming a Better Drone Videographer: Basic Color Correction of DJI D-Cinelike in DaVinci Resolve

How to Choose the Best Lens for Wildlife Photography

The best wildlife lens is a huge telephoto. Right? I mean, that’s what I’ve come to expect from all the ads in the photo magazines anyway. So it must be true. Not so much. The reality is there is not one best wildlife lens. I’ve shot some of my favourite...

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Friday, August 3, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Sarah Wayte

The InFocus Interview Show with Roberto Valenzuela | Photofocus Podcast August 3, 2018

How to use a Prism for Creative Photo Effects

Main keyword: prism photograhy Others: 1. how does a prism work 2. raibow prism 3. what does a prism do 4. prism vs pyramid 5. prism photography 6. rainbow photo effects 7. prism effect 8. glass prism photography 9. prism effect photoshop Word Count: 1500 – 2000 Please use the...

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Charging the Right Price: Why is it Important?

How to Get Started With Real Estate Photography

Photos sell houses. And if you’re about to start with real estate photography, you need to know what to do to get those magazine worthy photos. In this article, we’ll equip you with all the information you need to get started with real estate photography. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product...

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Scott Westhoven

Quick Tip: Use a White Card to Brighten Shadows

Save the Date: PhotoPlus Expo Is Coming Up

How to Keep Your Website Smelling Fresh

How To Watermark Your Photography

There are many ways you can add a watermark to your photographs. I will share with you a few of the easiest, most effective and quickest ways I know how to make a watermark. I will show you how to make a watermark in Photoshop and also how to add...

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On Nature: What settings Should I Use For Wildlife Photography?

How to Photograph Levitating Coffee Splashes With Two Speedlights and a Glue Gun

Photographing splashes is always great fun, especially with coffee! Splashes are dynamic, eye-catching and not so hard to shoot, as it may seem. High-speed photography makes the perfect recipe to get stunning creative photography images. And coffee… well, coffee is just genuine liquid inspiration! Even a simple image with coffee...

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15 Creative Light Trail Photography Ideas

Light trails are a great way to utilise a long exposure. These are mainly captured during night photography, as the scene has much less light. This allows you to keep your shutter open for longer. You can capture these in the daytime too, but you will need extra equipment, such...

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Photographer of the Day: Andrew Slater

Portrait Tips: Go For The Tilt

Free Webinar Today: Making Incredible Landscapes

How To Make Use of Perspective in Pet Photography

If you have a pet, there’s a good chance you’ve photographed them. Whether this is just a hobby, or you’ve turned it into a lucrative business, your pet photography can benefit from learning how to use perspective in pet photography.  Perspective in photography refers to the sense of depth or...

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Travel Photography Settings for Every Scenario: From Portraits to Landscapes

Here are my favourite camera settings for each possible scenario in travel photography. These will provide a good starting point for you to create your own list of favourite settings. It will partly come down to your personal taste but also your camera’s capabilities. General Travel Photography Settings Before getting...

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Five tips to photograph architectural interiors

Capture One vs. Adobe Lightroom

Your choice of editing software can have a big impact on your photography work. Editing is a huge aspect of a photographers workflow, and you really need a software that gives you speed and efficiency. How you edit your images comes down to your style and what the final product...

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