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Beyond Silhouettes: Advanced Techniques for Backlit Photos

Beyond Silhouettes: Advanced Techniques for Backlit Photos

Backlighting in photography can either be a challenging situation or a golden opportunity to create some truly special and striking images. When a light source is directly facing the camera from behind the subject, it can create silhouettes, which are beautiful in their own right. However, with the right techniques, you can go beyond silhouettes […]

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This is Why RAW is the Best Choice for Your Photography

This is Why RAW is the Best Choice for Your Photography

I want give you the rock-solid reasons why RAW is your best choice for a camera file format. Don’t get me wrong: there is a time and place for the trusted and long-used JPEG format as well. I’ll touch on that too. This article is based on concepts from the Fundamental Photo Editing Guide which […]

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6 Post-Processing Secrets for Photographers

6 Post-Processing Secrets for Photographers

In the realm of photography, understanding and mastering post-processing techniques can significantly elevate the quality and impact of one’s work. The upcoming webinar titled “Six Post-Processing Secrets You Cannot Live Without” offers a unique opportunity for photographers of all levels to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills in using Lightroom and Photoshop. An Insightful […]

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Lightroom Export Settings: A Deep Dive

Lightroom Export Settings: A Deep Dive

Exporting images from Adobe Lightroom provides photographers and designers with a variety of options to optimize their images for different uses. Whether you’re preparing images for print, web, or archival purposes, Lightroom’s export settings allow you to customize the output to meet your specific needs. Here’s an overview of the key image export options available […]

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Location Scouting Tips for Landscape Photographers

Location Scouting Tips for Landscape Photographers

Landscape photography is an art form that captures the vast beauty of nature in all its splendor. But behind every breathtaking shot, there’s often a lot of behind-the-scenes work. One of the crucial steps in this process is location scouting. Finding the perfect spot to set up your tripod can make the difference between a […]

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Now Available: The Landscape Photography Bundle 2025

Now Available: The Landscape Photography Bundle 2025

It’s go time! The Landscape Photography Bundle sale is officially live! For just $77, you’ll get an insane collection of landscape photography courses, tools, and resources valued at over $1,000+. 📅 Sale runs until March 11th at noon PT Learn From World-Renowned Photography Experts This bundle features top educators and award-winning photographers, including: Serge Ramelli – […]

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Illuminated Peaks: How to Photograph Alpenglow

Illuminated Peaks: How to Photograph Alpenglow

Alpenglow, the rosy light of the setting or rising sun seen on high mountains, is a dream spectacle for photographers. This magical moment, when the mountains seem to catch fire with hues of pink, orange, and purple, offers a fleeting opportunity to capture nature’s sublime beauty. Here’s how you can immortalize this enchanting phenomenon through […]

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Dappled Light: Techniques for Photographing Speckled Sunlight

Dappled Light: Techniques for Photographing Speckled Sunlight

Photography is not just about capturing moments, it’s about painting with light, and one of the most enchanting ways to do this is by utilizing dappled light. Dappled light, often seen as patterns of light and shadow created when sunlight filters through the leaves of trees, offers a unique and visually striking scenario that can […]

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Using Manual Focus for Landscape Photography

Using Manual Focus for Landscape Photography

In the fast-paced digital age, where cameras are equipped with advanced autofocus systems, the ancient art of manual focus might seem obsolete. However, for some landscape photographers, this traditional technique remains not only relevant but preferred. Let’s delve into the reasons why manual focus can be a valuable tool for landscape photography. Related reminder: only […]

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Night Photography Tips

Night Photography Tips

Night photography is a typical “next step” for many budding photographers. I have had numerous photographers ask me over the years, “What do I need to get started in night photography?” My response is always, “What type of night photography do you want to do?” To which they inevitably say, “I don’t know. I just […]

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