Skin tone is one of those things that can make or break a photo, and beginners can find that getting the perfect skin tone in post-processing can take forever and a day. But there are a few things you can do to streamline your process and get great results at the same time. In the […]
If you’ve ever wanted to spruce up your jewelry photography but weren’t sure exactly what to do, check out this video from wedding photographer Greg Moment. You won’t believe the effects he comes up with using super simple props and a pen light: In the photography world, it’s easy to fall into the mindset that […]
If you’re a product photographer, you’re probably aware of just how true the maxim “time is money” really is. You’re probably also aware of how time-consuming fixing a poorly-lighted image in Photoshop can be. Luckily, getting great photos in-camera doesn’t necessarily need a lot of technical know-how. In the video below, professional photographer Karl Taylor […]
Many folks think that the only way to control ambient light and shoot at a shallow depth of field is to use speedlights or expensive monolights. And while it’s true that using flash can yield great results, not everyone has the the money to purchase off camera flash systems (these can range anywhere from $600 to $3000). […]
If you’ve ever printed a photo directly from your computer to your printer, you might have been surprised to find out that the color in the images didn’t quite match what you saw on your monitor. Getting an accurate output on your printer (or on a third party print press) can be tricky at best. […]
Improving your photography doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it can be as simple as going on a diet–a photographer’s diet. Below, street photographer Craig Semetko explains each of the essential ingredients of the photographer’s diet, guaranteed to improve your photography (if not your waist line): Each photograph we take–whether carefully composed or just a […]
Most people think of surfing as a warm weather sport, but Chris Burkard, senior staff photographer for Surfer magazine, sees it a bit differently. For him, combining humans with the wild, surreal landscapes of the North Atlantic and the finesse of professional surfing is near the epitome of art. To feed his passion, he teamed […]
Most of us know that one of the keys to great photography is getting the right exposure and that ISO is a vital piece of the equation. But what is ISO, exactly? In the video below, Sareesh Sudhakaran explains all about ISO and why knowing your camera’s native ISO is so important: The term ISO comes […]
Have you been noticing that the portraits you shoot in the shade just don’t look quite right? Maybe part of the image looks like the right color temperature, but other parts look too cool? If so, you’re probably noticing how using a flash in the shade can result in color temperature mismatches in your portraits, […]
If you’ve ever tried your hand at creating timelapses, you know how time consuming they can be. Just one clip can include hundreds of large RAW images, all needing to be named, placed into the correct folders, edited, and exported. Managing all of this media can become a total headache if you don’t have a […]
