“How long will it take?” is a common question among those interested in learning photography. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple or straight forward answer. There are many factors that come into play when learning about photography. To help break it down, consultant and professional photographer Mike Browne created this helpful tutorial to tackle this complex […]
One of the key aspects to taking a great photo is exposure. To sum it up, your exposure is the amount of light you let into your camera. If your camera sensor receives too much light, your photos will be washed out, while having too little light will leave your photos left in the dark. […]
More often than not, the word ‘rain’ can put a photographer into a panic. Fortunately, it can also bring a smile to your face, because while rain may wreak havoc on a wedding or other event, it can also help to create a very dramatic look for portraits. To help provide more insight into the […]
Anyone can have a bad hair day, but did you know you can also have a bland hair day? Shine, color, dryness—there are plenty of aspects that can dull out your locks. To help overcome this common obstacle, photographer Aaron Nace demonstrates a few useful tips for Photoshop to make the hair in your images pop: Whether […]
Posing your clients can be one of the biggest challenges a photographer faces. Not only do you have to learn how to pose your subjects but also how to direct them, while still making them feel comfortable. To help provide a few posing tips and tricks for your next photo shoot, Los Angeles based photographer Caroline […]
In the age of digital photography, post-processing has become a vital aspect of the industry. Unfortunately, as much as it can help your photography, it can also hurt it. In fact, many images (even great ones) are ruined during the editing process by pushing the picture past its breaking point. To help keep your post-processing […]
From portrait photography to commercial photography, every photographer needs to understand how to correct an overexposed photo. It’s one of the most basic editing techniques, and it can be completed in a variety of ways. In this tutorial, professional photographer Aaron Nace shows how you can use Lightroom to easily fix this common problem: To begin […]
Simply put, shutter speed (aka exposure speed/time) is one of three key components in determining the outcome of your photography. As with the other exposure variables ISO and aperture, shutter speed helps determine the amount of information your camera will ‘see’. To help prevent your photographs from becoming giant blurs of color, Techquickie explains the significance […]
Long before Photoshop or Lightroom, photographers like Ansel Adams worked without digital technology to create, capture, and print their photography. One of the most notable features to Adams’s approach was his ability to use simple handmade tools and typical kitchen appliances to create beautiful masterpieces. For instance, he used a microwave to dry test prints to […]
While every photographer would love to capture the perfect image with every shot, it’s just not realistic. Thankfully your vision doesn’t have to end just because the natural lighting didn’t pan out for the day. Using Adobe Lightroom or other photo editing software, you can perfect your images to fit your artistic idea. To help […]
