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How to Use Layers in Photo Editing

How to Use Layers in Photo Editing

Relevant reminder: deal ending soon for the Luminar Photo Editing Course at 30% Off In the realm of digital photo editing, layers are a revolutionary concept that has transformed the way photographers, designers, and artists work. They allow for non-destructive editing, meaning you can modify an image without permanently altering the original. This article will […]

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Enhancing Night Photography with Luminar Neo

Enhancing Night Photography with Luminar Neo

Darlene Hildebrandt, a seasoned photographer, and Digital Photo Mentor, recently released a video tutorial on enhancing night photography using Luminar Neo. If you’ve dabbled in night photography and felt that your images lack a little punch, her tutorial will prove invaluable: The Two Essential Tools: Hildebrandt’s method involves two primary tools in Luminar Neo – […]

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New! Luminar Neo, The Complete Photo Editing Course

New! Luminar Neo, The Complete Photo Editing Course

Whether you’re brand new to photo editing,  or want to add Luminar Neo into your workflow – this new Luminar Neo Masterclass may help. Designed to help you gain confidence in your photo editing abilities, speed up your workflow and create stunning images. It is currently 30% off if you want to check it out. […]

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10 Practical Street Photography Tips for Better Outings

10 Practical Street Photography Tips for Better Outings

There’s no shortage of street photography tips out there. Some focus on gear, some on camera settings, some on philosophies. With information so scattered, you’d be forgiven for getting confused. Thankfully, we have an awesome video from photographer Roman Fox who shares the 10 best tips for street photography that’ll last you a lifetime: In […]

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Twilight Lighting for Photography

Twilight Lighting for Photography

Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. The Golden Hour may be the most popular time for landscape photography but calling it the magic hour isn’t fair to its often overlooked sibling, […]

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Top 10 Dog Photography Tips

Top 10 Dog Photography Tips

Dogs are undoubtedly one of the most loved members of the family. This love for our four-legged friends is a core reason why many people like to have them photographed. But photographing a dog is an entirely different story from photographing humans. Professional dog photographer Andy Biggar shares his top ten tips for taking amazing […]

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How to Capture Motion and Blur in Photography

How to Capture Motion and Blur in Photography

The fans are screaming; the Bulls have the ball, and you are following number 23 as he approaches the basket. He jumps, he shoots … you score! You did get that picture just as the ball left his fingertips, didn’t you? If you got that Sports Illustrated cover shot, the ball would be frozen just […]

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Macro Insect Photographer Shares His Setup

Macro Insect Photographer Shares His Setup

In a recent video, professional photographer Stewart Wood unveiled his new setup for indoor macro photography. Designed primarily for capturing images of living subjects like insects or jumper spiders, the setup is not only more reliable and versatile than its predecessor, but it also allows for outdoor use, a significant upgrade: The New Setup Wood’s […]

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How to Fix Low Light Noisy Photos in Luminar

How to Fix Low Light Noisy Photos in Luminar

In a recent video, professional photographer Robert Vanelli shares how to fix digital noise in high ISO images using Luminar. The video, which is a part of the Luminar Coffee Break series, features Vanelli discussing his experience photographing a young boy while stuck on a tarmac: Vanelli shot the images with a Nikon D700 at […]

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Neutral Density Filters: Square vs Circular

Neutral Density Filters: Square vs Circular

Square ND filters and circular ND filters are two types of Neutral Density filters that reduce the amount of light entering the camera. Both filters have their pros and cons, and choosing one over the other depends on the specific shooting scenario and the photographer’s preferences. Square ND Filters: Flexibility: Square filters are part of […]

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