Thursday, March 14, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Zedith Photography

Hobbyist drone flyers must register their drones

8 Great Tips for Using Typography or Text in Photography

When you first hear of adding text in photography, you might think of an overused cliche from the early 2000s. We’re here to show that’s not the case. The trick is to use text creatively.  I always enjoy photos that wish me good morning, spelling it with bacon and eggs....

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First Look: Tether Tools Onsite Power and Case Air Wireless Tethering System

Best Telephoto Lens to Buy in 2019

Telephoto lenses are a great way to capture subjects and scenes that extend over a long distance. Astrophotography and sports work well with these large focal length lenses. Read on for a little information about what a telephoto lens is, and what you should look for. We then follow up with this...

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Everything you need to know about photo math

How To Photograph Beer for Advertising and Promotion

From a cold one shared with friends on a night out, to a cozy date at a local brewery — beer is everything. And beer photography is growing increasingly popular these days.  Beer photography tends to be quite in demand for advertising and promotional gigs, especially in America and Europe....

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Andre vd Meulen

Portrait Tips: Take a walk

Using the tone curve for RGB color balance in Lightroom Classic CC

16 Best Travel Photography Blogs to Follow in 2019

Travel photography blogs are great sources of inspiration. Both for travel and the photography that comes with it. Check out our 16 best travel photography blogs. You’ll find inspiration and motivation to get out there and take photos. 16. Landscape, Nature and Travel Photography This is a fantastic travel photography...

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How To Install Photoshop Actions – Easy Step by Step Guide

Do you feel like sometimes editing in Photoshop takes too much time? Photoshop Actions are the solution to make your editing process more efficient. You can create your own or download and install pre-made Photoshop Actions. What Are Photoshop Actions Photoshop Actions can save you a lot of time when...

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Be prepared to be spontaneous

How to Choose (and Use!) Hard Light vs Soft Light 

Light and photography are inseparable — but, there’s more than one type of light. Hard light and soft light are two different terms used to describe the quality of light. Understanding the different types of lighting in photography will help you look for or create the type of light that...

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Guide to Facebook Ads, part six: Advanced optimization

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Robert Armstrong

Photoshop CC 2018/2019 and macOS Mojave 10.14: Black artifacts

Gear review: Spider Holster’s camera carry system

Different Fashion Photography Types Explained

Fashion photography is as diverse as the clothing styles we wear. Here are the various fashion photography types you should know. Keep this list handy and you’ll soon be able to photograph models in any scenario. Popular Fashion Genres The type of outfit dictates how we shoot photos. And every...

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Everything You Need to Know About Using a Standard Lens

There are many different types of lenses available for your camera system. A standard lens fits nicely between the wide-angle varieties and the telephoto range. You will soon notice all the benefits that come with using standard lens focal lengths. This article will give you all the reasons why a standard...

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How To Get Creative Photos Using a Slow Shutter Speed

A slow shutter speed has many uses, from creating motion blur to panning to long exposures. These can help you improve your photos by adding interesting effects. Read on to find out how slowing down your shutter will speed up your creative photography. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product...

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Photographer or model: Who owns the image?

Monday, March 11, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Rudy Pilarski

My move to mirrorless

6 Tips for Choosing Shallow vs Deep Depth of Field

You’ve probably heard of shallow vs deep depth of field. But do you know when to use one over the other? This article will give you 6 great tips for using depth of field for creative effects, including bokeh. This is the beautiful blurry effect prime lenses are known for....

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Photography Marketing: What to do in a saturated market

8 Simple Secrets to Fix Bad Photos

There are a number of reasons your images aren’t wowing critics or winning photo awards. Most of them are very easy to fix. Reviewing  your images before you leave a location is a great way to help fix bad photos. Then you at least get to have another go at...

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12 Exciting Photography Assignments to Challenge And Inspire You

Everyone likes a good photography challenge. But photography assignments can also be very discouraging if they’re approached the wrong way. A good photography challenge will strengthen your photography skills and inspire you in multiple ways. A bad one will leave you wondering why you even tried photography in the first...

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Capturing Red Rock panoramas

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Photographer of the Week: March 4-8, 2019

Daylight saving time: You changed your clocks, how about your camera?

How to Take Amazing Photos Using Dappled Light

Natural light is notoriously difficult to control. And if you’re shooting somewhere outdoorsy like a park or a forest, you’ll most likely encounter dappled light. But you can use this type of lighting to your advantage! Here’s how to photograph in dappled light for amazing images. What Is Dappled Light?...

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Sunday Comics: Not funny, but great advice

On Photography: Margaret Bourke-White, 1904-1971

Setting the target collection in Lightroom Classic CC

What Is Spherical Aberration?

Not all lenses are equal. Some of them can cause problems for your photography. Spherical aberration is just one aspect you need to be aware of when it comes to using different lenses. Knowing about what spherical aberration is means that you will have an easier time spotting it. What Is an...

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

Weekly Wrap-Up: March 3-9, 2019

How to Dress Properly for Wildlife and Nature Photography

Dressing properly plays an important role in wildlife and nature photography. Wearing the correct clothing will allow you to get closer to your subjects, stay in the elements longer, and protect you from falling ill. If you have struggled with any of this you might want to take a closer...

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Learning the basics helps you take better photographs with your drone

How To Use Spot Metering for Better Photos

When it comes to photographing different scenes, you’ll want to capture the light in different ways. This is where your camera’s metering modes come into play. They allow you to take command over how your images look. Spot metering is only one of these metering modes. It can be the most...

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Johann Walter Bantz

Blackmagic adds Blackmagic RAW to Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & drops CinemaDNG

Photoshoot at Black Velvet Canyon with Photofocus

How to Do Infrared Photography With Basic Camera Gear

A complete introduction to start taking wonderful infrared landscapes and urban shots. You will learn that with a small piece of equipment you will be able to mesmerise your viewer showing them their favorite locations in a truly amazing and unexpected new way.

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NSFW: Ethics of removing tattoos in post-processing

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

We’ve all seen those amazing lunar eclipse photos. From capturing the phases to a full lunar eclipse – here’s how in an easy, quick guide. What Is a Lunar Eclipse A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the moon and the sun. This is unlike a solar eclipse,...

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How to Remove Shadows from Photos in Photoshop

Have you ever ruined a shot because you accidentally captured your own shadow? Photoshop can help you remove shadows from photos – shadows of yourself or other objects. Here are a few fast and easy ways to remove shadows from photos. How to Remove Shadows From Photos Photoshop has a...

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The Expert Photography Quiz

Photography is an interesting field. At, as far as other artistic movements go, it isn’t that old. Every single technology with photography happened in the last 200 years. This photography quiz is designed to stir up curiosity. Some you’ll know, others you wish you did. See how many you can answer!...

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Skylum opens pre-orders for new AirMagic software

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Hani Bader

Portrait Tips: You need to get out more

What Is a Flash Bracket and When Do You Use One?

There are a few ways you can attach a lens to your camera. You can place a flash unit on your camera via the hot shoe connector, or you can use a flash bracket. To find out what a flash bracket is, you need to keep reading. It might just be...

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First impression of the Spiffy Speckular Core Kit

Hobbyist drone flyers must display FAA registration on the outside of drone

How to Capture Great Photos in Low Light

The buttons you press on a camera to produce the right exposure in low light, are all the same as when you shoot in the middle of the day; the same rules of exposure apply, it's just a little harder to get there. When there's less light in a scene, you have 2 choices; either you create more light yourself or you change the settings on your camera to react differently to the light available. Read more to find out how!

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8 Most Important Tips for Making a Photography Website

Putting up a website for your photography business used to mean hiring a designer and spending thousands of dollars. That’s no longer the case. Nowadays there are many DIY website builders like Wix and Squarespace. Building your own photography website is as easy as choosing a template and uploading your...

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10 Best Social Media Sites for Photographers in 2019

There are plenty of social media sites for photographers out there, and they all differ in the services they offer. We’ll go through some of the best options for social media sites for photographers in 2019 and help you figure out which one is right for you. Vero Social This...

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Nikon Z6 first impressions

5 Creative Lens Flare Photography Tips

If you are a big fan of films like Star Trek, or anything by director J.J. Abrams, you have no doubt experienced lens flare. These sci-fi style images can be created with anamorphic lenses, but also easily with normal camera lenses. What Is Lens Flare If you’re shooting into the...

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

We want to know how you shoot HDR!

JPEGmini Pro comes to Capture One 12

Teen Photography – 7 Tips for Turning Bored Pouts into Perfect Portraits

Portrait photograph has its challenges in every type of portraits. Teen photography is no exception. Teenagers tend to be very self-aware. Some may even feel a little awkward in front of the camera when it comes time to have their photo taken. Here we’ll outline some tips to get real...

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What Is a Zoom Lens and When Do you Need One

Capturing great shots is involves some camera equipment, a keen eye, patience, and practice. For camera equipment, you need a lens to capture a scene and a camera body to record your image. Camera lenses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and they all have a different purposes....

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Guide to Facebook Ads, part five: Analytics

How to Use Contrasting Colors in Photography (With Stunning Examples!)

Some photos are better at catching a viewer’s attention than others. Oftentimes the reason for this is the use of natural contrast created by colors which pair well together. Let’s see how you can use contrasting colors to improve your photography. The Difference Between Tonal and Color Contrast We can...

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BenQ impresses with professional monitors for wide array of budgets

Monday, March 4, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Pamela Aminou

Photographer of the Day: mxfelix01

Three new bags from Think Tank Photo at WPPI 2019

Photography Marketing: Share the love

How to Edit Instagram Photos in Lightroom

It’s a competitive Instagram world out there. And it can seem impossible to create the perfect feed for your brand. So how do you make each photo look professional? To help you create that picture-perfect feed, we’ll show you how to edit Instagram photos in Lightroom. The editing process starts...

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15 Fantastic Photography Logo Designs for Inspiration

A photography logo sets you apart from your competition. If you create one that stands out, your clients will remember you more. You can use anything from your name, your photography business name or playful photography puns when creating a logo. Here are 15 of the best photography logos to...

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WPPI for non-wedding and non-portrait photographers

How to Work With Shadows and Blacks in Lightroom

Your photos contain a range of tones from the light to dark. In this post-processing tutorial I will show you how to get the best out of the darker parts. Let’s see how to use Lightroom to edit shadows and blacks. What’s the Difference Between Blacks and Shadows Blacks and...

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Sunday, March 3, 2019

Photographer of the Week: February 25-March 1, 2019

Sunday Comics: Canon fire

On Photography: Gordon Parks, 1912-2006

How to Take Beautiful Apparel and Clothing Photography

Need to shoot clothing photography for social media or your business? Time to make your outfits shine through beautiful photography with these simple steps. Why It’s Important to Conceptualise Your Shoot First A crucial step in clothing photography that a lot of people don’t do is conceptualizing the photo shoot....

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What Is a Tilt-Shift Lens and How to Use One

Architecture photography used to be captured using a large format camera and a tilt shift lens. This was the best way to remove parallax errors. Nowadays, tilt shift lenses are a very kitsch trend that creates very interesting images. Read on for more information on what tilt shift lenses are and...

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2019 WPPI trade show interview: Fujifilm

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 24-March 2, 2019

25 Telltale Signs You’re a Complete Photography Nerd

Are you a photography nerd? There is one in every family, and if you can’t tell who it is, then the chances are it’s you. It’s ok – here at Expert Photography, we appreciate those who dedicate their lives to photography. Here are 25 telltale signs that you’re a total...

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How To Use Photoshop Color Modes

Ever had a problem with matching colours? Learning about Color Modes is the first step to fix it. Color Modes are the basis for color representation. In this article, I’ll explain every Photoshop Color Mode and how to use them. How to Use Photoshop Color Modes Color modes determine how...

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Spending time with fellow creatives

Friday, March 1, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Davide Ibiza

The InFocus Interview Show with Mat Hayward | Photofocus Podcast March 1, 2019

2019 WPPI live trade show interview: Olympus

What’s New With the Luminar 3 Update?

A year ago, Skylum’s Luminar teased us with an update, bringing the image editing software into version 3. At last, the free upgrade is here. But is Luminar 3 everything we hoped and dreamed it would be? Luminar 3 could be a great program to use in editing your images. Or,...

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Wandrd offers modular solutions to a common problem

Get your camera body’s sensor cleaned and checked for free at WPPI

How to Use a Wireless Flash Trigger

On-camera flash is a portable way to light up a scene. Add a wireless flash trigger, and that light becomes a tool for endless creative effects. A remote flash trigger opens up studio lighting possibilities for on-location photography. But, working with a wireless flash trigger can be tricky. The settings...

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