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One important setting that can literally make or break the quality of a photo is lighting, and it’s one setting that is also very much under your control. The following video from Profoto provides great insight into the difference between soft light and hard light when shooting a portrait: The comparison is done using the […]
No matter how much we love shooting in natural light, the sad part is we can’t control it. If you rely on natural light to create a specific look in your photographs, there’s always a possibility you’ll be let down. Luckily, we have artificial light to the rescue! This new video course & eBook from […]
We love the odd cinemagraph effect, and most of us have probably tried it at least once, if just for the kicks. If you haven’t experimented yet, here’s your chance. This tutorial from Howard Pinsky shows you how you can create a cinemagraph using Photoshop and video footage: Steps to Make a Cinemagraph 1. Open Photoshop and […]
You’ve probably seen steel wool photography all over the web, even if you didn’t know what it was. Think long exposure light painting photos where someone has created long sparkling, fiery patterns and shapes in the air around them. Just like we did as kids with sparklers when we spelled our names in the air. […]
Mixing two different light sources on set can add a pretty unique and interesting touch to your final images, as long as you know what you’re doing! Jay P. Morgan takes us on set where he combines LEDs and tungsten lights, mixed in with some dream-like smoke, to create a soft, dreamy look: Morgan and […]
Taking pictures is beautiful, and children love playing with cameras. It’s up to us to turn this desire into a hobby that can last for decades. Here are 10 useful tips to encourage children to take pictures and improve their technique: 1. Buy them a camera. Yes, it sounds obvious and stupid, but really it […]
Filling up space isn’t what photographers are commissioned for anymore. As artist rep Maren Levinson explains, “Now with amazing consumer cameras, Instagram, Flickr, you don’t need to pay a professional to fill a space. There are lot of ways to fill a space.” So, what does a professional photographer get commissioned for? She explains, “The […]
When shooting engagement sessions, many wedding photographers focus on the kiss, but there’s a better way to capture the love between the couple. Award-winning wedding photographer Jasmine Star shares three posing tips for amazing engagement photos: Tips for Posing Couples 1. Create movement Tell your clients how you want them to move and what you want them […]
One question frequently asked by budding and advanced amateur photographers alike is “How do I get one of my digital images published on a magazine cover?” This is an important question for two reasons: Cover images earn more money than images published inside a publication. As an artist, it feeds your ego. Seeing your image […]
Shooting outdoors during the day has its own set of challenges, and shooting with a strobe can also be tricky if you’ve never used one before. In this video, Craig Beckta shows us an easy way to combine both types of lighting for a well lit portrait while also using a neutral density (ND) filter: […]
