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When it comes to adjusting your contrast in Lightroom, the overall goal is to enhance the texture and interest of your photograph in a way that both supports your creative vision and protects your tones from unintentional damage, such as clipping your shadows or highlights. Your contrast, clarity and texture sliders are your go-to tools […]
Here’s another quick tutorial from the Camera Fundamentals Cheat Sheets (New Year Sale is ending soon)! Using a lens filter on a camera lens can be a great way to enhance your photos in certain situations and protect your lens. They are not essential, but can be helpful sometimes. The most common lens filters and […]
This article is a general overview of the histogram lessons from the Lightroom for Landscapes Tutorials if you’d like to learn more on how to master the fantastic world of Lightroom. The Histogram is Directly Connected to Your Tonal Sliders If you ever wondered what exact tones you are adjusting with the basic panel sliders […]
Tax season can be stressful for anyone, but it’s especially challenging for photographers juggling gear, editing software, travel, and more. The good news? Many of your professional expenses may be deductible, helping to reduce your tax burden and keep more cash in your pocket. In today’s article, we’ll explore common tax deductions and write-offs specifically […]
This article is a general overview of the catalog organization lessons from the new Lightroom for Landscapes Program (currently 70% off) if you’d like to learn more on how to master the fantastic world of Lightroom. One of the most powerful, but commonly overlooked, features of Lightroom is the ability to quickly cull and rate […]
Do you use Lightroom Classic to process your landscape photographs (or do you want to start using it soon)? Have you captured magnificent moments in the field, but find that your photographs lack that magic straight out of the camera? Or have you seen extraordinary landscapes from other photographers, but feel like you can never […]
This article is to help photographers gain expertise in utilizing the most important camera modes, enabling them to adapt to different shooting situations and take their photography skills to the next level. This exercise consists of four parts, each focusing on a specific camera mode: Manual (M), Aperture Priority (A/Av), Shutter Priority (S/Tv), and Program […]
This article is based on concepts from the Understanding Composition Guide which is currently 62% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Most photographers have heard of the S curve, and this example photo is a literal example of the concept. Fun Fact The S curve did not originate with photography. It […]
The digital revolution has dramatically changed the landscape of photography. From cameras that capture the minutest of details to post-processing software that allows unlimited creative possibilities, technology has expanded the boundaries of what’s possible. One such technological leap has been the advent of sky replacement techniques in photo editing software. However, this tool has sparked […]
In sports—or almost anything else—one learns there is a period of practice or apprenticeship, a time of learning. I’ve said before that one needs to take lots of pictures as part of the learning process. But like anything else, try to do the ‘practice’ part correctly. If someone were to drill scales on the piano […]
