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Leaving your ex in your profile pictures with you can be awkward. But a failed crop job with limbs left in the picture is even worse. Photoshop’s pen tool, clone stamp, and brush tool are all you need to get rid of that ex as Phlearn shows us, once and for all in this video […]
Food photography can be a deceptively difficult genre to master. Even the most beautiful plate comes off as entirely unappealing when the right techniques aren’t implemented. So, when you’re bringing cuisine into the studio, what’s most important to keep in mind? Experienced photographer Sean Tucker has a few simple pointers to offer that can make a […]
When you’re shooting portraits at a location with a mixture of ambient and artificial light, how do you make sure your lighting setup works? The trick, usually, is in underexposing for the ambient light by one to two stops. This helps keep the details in the sky and adds drama to shot. But there’s more […]
Photography may be one of the fastest evolving artistic mediums ever invented. Still less than 200 years old, we’ve come a long way from the daguerreotypes of old. That being said, it would be naive to suppose that we’ve already reached the pinnacle of photography. More likely than not, we’ll reach a point where the […]
Splash photography might seem complicated, but you can get started with a few simple tools that you might already have lying around your house. Dustin Dolby from workphlo shares his technique: Dolby recommends using a piece of black or gray Plexiglass as a platform for product shots. In this case, he placed the Plexiglass on […]
Have you ever wondered what exactly a “stop” is, or why photographers gauge light that way? This video, by Joshua Cripps, makes it all too clear how to talk and measure light like a pro: The first thing to note is that a stop is not a constant measurement, like a foot or an ounce. Instead, it’s a relative measure […]
Many beginners hesitate to purchase lighting equipment because learning to properly set it up and use it can be daunting. But there’s no need to fear it! Mark from The Photographer Academy explains how photographers with new lighting gear can better understand speedlights: What is a Speedlight? Speedlights or Speedlites (depending on the brand) are portable […]
If you’ve ever wanted to explain how the aperture on your camera works but didn’t quite have the words, or you’re looking to understand the science behind it just a little better, don’t miss this video by the folks at MinutePhysics. Not only does it give the simplest explanation of aperture ever, it also leaves […]
Want to enhance the mood of your photography using just household items? Sony put together this quick and straightforward tutorial on using items found around the house to make your own filters at home. From dreamy focus to building your own macro lens, you can easily start using these tips today: Diffusion Filter Effect This […]
Out of ideas for what to shoot next? These five stunning photo ideas from COOPH will help get over your boredom and capture some breathtaking photos of water and ice: 1. Frame with Ice Place fruits, vegetables, or any other object inside a container. Pour water into it. Close the lid and leave it to […]
