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Ever have a problem getting everyone in a group shot to look at the camera? YouTube user Shah Danial shares this gem, and it’s definitely one way to keep your subjects engaged: Key to this technique: one pair of flashy blue pants…and sweet, sweet dance moves.
Light painting combines the fundamentals of shooting images in the dark with the creative twist of using artificial light that almost raises to the level of painting. Needless to say, in order to understand light painting you first need to understand how to shoot in the dark. This new video tutorial shares extensive tips and […]
Use this simple Photoshop process to match skin tones in uneven areas. This method also works particularly well for matching lighter facial tones to the rest of the body’s color. Aaron Nace uses just a few adjustment layers and levels to quickly create a cohesive look: How to Match Skin Tones in Photoshop Start by analyzing […]
Paris and New York. Two of the most diverse, extravagant, and loved cities in the world. There are similar workings and patterns between all big cities, but when compared side by side we notice the beauty and uniqueness of each: Franck Matellini, more commonly known as Matel on the web, is the brain behind this well-executed […]
Before and after weight loss photos flood the Internet and late night TV infomercials. But how many of these images are truthful? Photographer Ben Cope and Buzzfeed set out to reveal what’s behind the smoke and mirrors: Forget the diets and the rigorous workouts. Apparently all you need to look good is to don a […]
Most families feel the need to have their photograph taken at least every few years or so—especially during the holidays or during milestone events, such as graduations or weddings. Some families will stage elaborate scenes or contact local professionals for studio or natural light portrait sessions, but most will simply use their own point-and-shoot cameras or […]
What would you do if you were given the chance to meet an astronaut who also happens to be a photographer? What would you want to know? Photographer Brendan van Son got the chance of his lifetime when he had the opportunity to ask a question of Canadian “astronaut, photographer, celebrity, rockstar,” Chris Hadfield as […]
People have varying expectations of their first DSLR. Those can vary from the really mundane or obvious to the really bizarre. In this video, Kai and the team from DigitalRev share a few of those expectations and, in the process, give us a reality check: Expectation: My first DSLR is going to be a top […]
Before cameras and cell phone pictures, there were painted portraits. Portraits were the ‘selfies’ back in the day. One clever gallery goer decided to update a few Renaissance paintings in a very modern way: Olivia Muus was on a trip to the National Gallery of Denmark when she realized the hilarious beauty in a simple […]
Enthusiast and amateur photographers often complain that they are unable to capture great images. They despair that their images are nowhere near the quality of images that they often see in magazines and commercials despite the fact that they have some of the best gear. Mike Browne shares some helpful tips to help you avoid […]
