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Camera Stability Hacks When a Tripod Isn’t an Option

Camera Stability Hacks When a Tripod Isn’t an Option

In the world of photography, capturing the perfect shot often depends on the stability of your camera. While tripods are the go-to solution for most, there are occasions when they might not be at hand, or they may be impractical due to location or circumstance. Fortunately, a few techniques can help you ensure a steady […]

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How to Use the Masking Select Sky Tool in Lightroom Mobile

How to Use the Masking Select Sky Tool in Lightroom Mobile

Masking in Lightroom Mobile is a powerful technique that can transform the way you edit photos. Drawing insights from Clifford Pickett’s video tutorial, we delve into the art of isolating and enhancing specific parts of an image using Lightroom Mobile’s masking tools:  Before diving into adjustments, it’s essential to understand the purpose of masking. […]

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Cruising With Your Camera

Cruising With Your Camera

Cruising is back, and in a big way. The cruise lines are reporting excellent business as cruising passengers make up for time lost during the shut down. Many first-time cruisers are joining the rush as they realize the wonderful value one can get from a cruise holiday. As photographers, we want to make the most […]

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Juxtaposition: Exercises to Develop Your Photographic Sense of Irony

Juxtaposition: Exercises to Develop Your Photographic Sense of Irony

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. Juxtaposition is a term that applies to many different mediums, including photography. It is often alternately described as “contrast”. I tend to think of it more as contrast with a sprinkle of irony. Here is […]

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Contrast is King in Photography

Contrast is King in Photography

I feel that contrast is probably the most important element in the entire world of visual arts. Let’s take a closer look. Contrast is king If Contrast was, in fact, the king of visual communication, then possibly he is only trumped by the beautiful Queen of Symmetry. We will take a look at symmetry at […]

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Choosing the Best Camera Bag for Your Needs

Choosing the Best Camera Bag for Your Needs

Photography isn’t just about nailing that perfect shot; it’s also about the seamless transition from one location to another with your precious gear in tow. Throughout my work with Shotkit, we’ve tested a selection of camera bags—over 150 to be precise. Some bags stood out brilliantly, while others barely made it through a single day’s […]

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When to do Noise Reduction in a Photo Editing Workflow

When to do Noise Reduction in a Photo Editing Workflow

Final day of sale: only hours left for Photo AI with Noise Reduction at $40 Off In the age of digital photography, noise can often sneak its way into our photos. Whether it’s the grainy specks in low-light shots or the colored pixels in certain textures, noise can be distracting and degrade the quality of […]

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Next Generation Tools Coming to the Luminar Neo Photo Editor

Next Generation Tools Coming to the Luminar Neo Photo Editor

In photo editing news, Skylum, a leading innovator in photo editing software and the company behind the award-winning program Luminar Neo, announces a significant milestone in the evolution of its core product that will release in the coming months, below is their press release. The cornerstone of this update is the introduction of generative AI […]

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When to Apply Sharpening in the Photo Editing Process

When to Apply Sharpening in the Photo Editing Process

Photography, in its essence, is an art of capturing light. Once that light is captured, the journey isn’t quite over – the art of post-processing begins. Photo editing allows us to accentuate the best parts of our images, fix imperfections, and achieve a final look that’s both appealing and striking. One such technique, often left […]

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Summer Storm Photography Tips

Summer Storm Photography Tips

Summer storms can be nature’s way of putting on a show, offering photographers an excellent opportunity to capture powerful, dramatic, and beautiful images. With clouds, lightning, rainbows, and dramatic lighting, there’s plenty to photograph. However, photographing storms also presents some unique challenges. Here’s a guide to help you capture the beauty of summer storms safely […]

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