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Two Professional Photographer’s Most-Used Lightroom Presets

Two Professional Photographer’s Most-Used Lightroom Presets

Two photographers are sharing their most-used presets along with a guide for each; which includes the how-to installation process, and complete before & after photographs of each preset to give you a sense of what these presets do. Found here: Lightroom Preset Bundle

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Techniques for Capturing Photos of Earth from Space

Techniques for Capturing Photos of Earth from Space

Some of the most beautiful pictures of Earth were photographed by Chris Hadfield in the International Space Station. He focuses on the interesting patterns, shapes and textures from his point of view above Earth. In the following video, Chris explains the techniques he uses to take extraordinary photos of our planet from space: Because he […]

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How to Take Compelling Photographs

How to Take Compelling Photographs

One of the keys to a good photograph is its ability to tell a story. To be able to do so effectively, a photographer has to take many different variables into consideration. During the hour long seminar conducted by Marcus Donner, the professional photographer shares a few of his insights, tips, and techniques he has established […]

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Magazine Photography Session, See Indoor & Outdoor Setups

Magazine Photography Session, See Indoor & Outdoor Setups

Commercial photographer Michael Grecco shares with us a behind-the-scenes look at a series of photoshoots done for a 6-page ad on Men’s Health Magazine. The assignment is spread over 2 days, with images shot in several locations including the Brooklyn Bridge, a New York City rooftop, a sassy art museum, and a gritty boxing ring: In […]

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See a Professional Photographer’s Workflow in Adobe Lightroom

See a Professional Photographer’s Workflow in Adobe Lightroom

The life of a professional photographer can be strenuous at times. Photo shoots often consist of hundreds to thousands of photographs that need to be sorted through and processed. Nick Fancher, a professional photographer, has perfected his Lightroom workflow specifically for processing several images at once. In the following video Nick demonstrates how he easily […]

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Starting a Photography Business in Today’s Economy

Starting a Photography Business in Today’s Economy

Zack Arias is perhaps one of the most well-known photographers, thanks to his web presence. Not only is Zack an amazing photographer, but he is a wealth of knowledge, and he doesn’t shy away from sharing his ideas and experiences online. In a recent podcast, Zack talks about what he would do if he started […]

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See How Light and Shadows Affect the Faces of Your Portrait Subjects

See How Light and Shadows Affect the Faces of Your Portrait Subjects

The very premise of photography is rooted in light and, as photographers, it should be our goal to learn how to master it. Even the slightest change in the angle of light and a photograph can be changed drastically. This is especially true of portrait photography. Getting the light right when photographing a face can […]

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Canon vs. Nikon

Canon vs. Nikon

There’s an age old debate over which of the major camera manufacturer—in this case, Nikon and Canon—best represents the needs and desires of the individual photographer. It seems as though each of the companies has a strong and dedicated following that’s ready to defend their brand at a moment’s notice. While the real answer to which is […]

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How to Photograph Landscapes

How to Photograph Landscapes

You might be wondering how the beautiful landscape photographs shown in magazines are shot. The colors are so vibrant and the compositions are always interesting, the way they guide your view from the foreground to a main subject to the background. Everything is sharp in focus. How do they do that? Let’s assume you want to […]

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Photographer Explores Sewers Beneath Major Cities

Photographer Explores Sewers Beneath Major Cities

For many, the infrastructure beneath cities remain out of sight and out of mind. Photographer Steve Duncan has exposed the world to the hidden systems beneath cities by exploring, photographing and researching the history of the urban underground. In his talk at TedxPhoenixville, he speaks about his experiences discovering these hidden places. Take a look: […]

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