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Faster Editing of HDR Images With Aurora Preset Filters

Faster Editing of HDR Images With Aurora Preset Filters

We’re all busy people, and sometimes, you just don’t have time to mess around with sliders and adjustments on your HDR images. They need to be done, but they need to look good, too. Enter Aurora HDR 1.2.0 and preset filters. Aurora HDR has a large number of presets that have been specially developed for […]

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Common Mistakes & Simple Solutions for Photographers

Common Mistakes & Simple Solutions for Photographers

Becoming an expert photographer isn’t something that happens overnight. However, some individuals have a natural eye for picking up on what looks good. Popular social media influencer Sorelle Amore just so happens to be one of those people: Paid by advertisers to travel the world in luxury, Sorelle’s bread and butter is entirely dependent on how well […]

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Tips for Taking Low-Light Photos with Your Smartphone

Tips for Taking Low-Light Photos with Your Smartphone

All thanks to smartphones, photography is not an expensive hobby anymore (to some extent). Cameras have become more accessible and with the never-ending evolution in technology, the cameras in our smartphones are getting better with every iteration. But with their tiny sensors, smartphone cameras still lag behind the bigger cameras when it comes to low-light […]

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A Street Photographer’s Guide to Photographing New York

A Street Photographer’s Guide to Photographing New York

New York City is one of the great meccas of the world for photography, and it’s a place where every photographer should try to explore at least once in their life. From the state of the art skyscrapers, to the old ornate architecture, to the people and the fashion, there is a never-ending amount of […]

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Color Gels in Studio Photography: 5 Ways to Use Them

Color Gels in Studio Photography: 5 Ways to Use Them

When used creatively, color gels can add an extra dimension to portraits. As we tend to associate colors with moods, you can get creative with what mood you want to portray in the photograph and use the appropriate color gels accordingly. In the following video, fashion and portrait photographer Elaine Torres shares with us her […]

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How to Make a Simple Background or Reflector for your Home Photo Studio

How to Make a Simple Background or Reflector for your Home Photo Studio

Renting out a space for a photo studio can be costly and is the main reason that many photographers choose to set up their own studio inside their home. But just because your studio is in your home doesn’t mean you can skimp on good photography gear. However, good photographer gear doesn’t have to be […]

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Wedding Reception Photography Tips on the Details

Wedding Reception Photography Tips on the Details

In many weddings, the bride (and team) often spend hours and hours of planning out the details of everything from the place settings to the cake. As a wedding photographer, capturing these details is essential, but often there’s not a lot of time for taking shots. In the video below, wedding photographer Vanessa Joy from […]

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The Aurora HDR Photo Editor is Now Even Better

The Aurora HDR Photo Editor is Now Even Better

New tools, improved performance and more. Aurora HDR is now up to 2x and 4x faster on MacOS and Windows computers, respectively, and is now compatible with the brand-new Loupedeck+ photo editing console. There are some bonuses included for the launch plus new users can save an extra $10 using the coupon code picturecorrect at checkout. […]

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How to Get Started in Lifestyle Newborn Photography

How to Get Started in Lifestyle Newborn Photography

Lifestyle photography is about telling the stories of people through your camera, and this genre has been around since cameras were first invented. But early lifestyle photos were usually seen in newspapers and known as photojournalism. At that time, portrait photographers would usually capture subjects posed to make them “perfect”. As DSLR cameras were introduced […]

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5 Essential Portrait Lighting Setups

5 Essential Portrait Lighting Setups

Most people would be surprised to see how far a single key light and a fill card can take a photographer. Although light is an absolute necessity for image makers of all disciplines, a little bit can go a long way. Jay P. Morgan explains just how this is possible by demonstrating five lighting setups every photographer […]

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