A clean background keeps the focus right on your subject without any unnecessary distractions. In this video, I’ll be showing you how to edit perfectly clean backgrounds in Photoshop. Video: 5 Steps for Editing Clean Backgrounds in Photoshop Sometimes, the background might not be perfect for the shot that you have in mind. For example, … Read more
Here a few simple tips to help you chisel out the human body using dramatic highlights and shadows, perfect for athletic and fitness portraiture.
Canon’s “L” flagship lenses have often been in the limelight as some of the best modern optics available, from their f/2 zooms to their f/1.2 primes. Today, however, in this Canon RF 100-400mm review, I’m going to tell you why I am just as excited about their more modest, compact, and affordable full-frame mirrorless lenses. … Read more
Seeing in monochrome tips the world on its axis and provides a fresh perspective; almost as if seeing it for the first time. All too often a poorly executed color image is converted to grayscale in a final attempt of saving the image. A great black and white should always be the end goal, not … Read more
For many, wedding videography can seem like a mystical art. If other video productions require elaborate sets and days of production for even a single scene, how can we capture weddings, which are often epic in scope, in a single take on the day of? While there’s plenty to learn about working with people and … Read more
Whether on your laptop, phone, or other device, having to filter through multiple copies of the same photos can really become a hassle. Keeping identical or similar-looking photographs can eat up a sizable chunk of storage space and slow down the performance of your devices. Upgrading your solid-state drive (SSD) and phone storage can be costly, … Read more
As wedding and portrait photographers, we’re privileged to capture some of the most important moments in our clients’ lives. While taking these pictures can be fun, the most rewarding part of our job usually comes several weeks after the photo session. In my experience over the years, working as both a photographer and album designer … Read more
See the world in Infrared through the eyes of French photographer David Keochkerian, and learn about his process.
Adobe Lightroom is already packed to the brim with powerful editing tools and the new AI features are a welcome addition. The new AI-based masking tools optimize efficiency with surprising accuracy and can help add that extra punch to the final edit. In this video, I’ll be walking through a black and white editing tutorial … Read more
When working as a professional, or even a serious hobbyist, it’s important to have your portrait editing process in the bag. Lightroom and Photoshop provide incredibly intuitive tools that can help you achieve consistent and quick results. Today, I want to show you my approach to speed editing headshot portraits using 6 easy steps through … Read more
Behind every great wedding video is an equally worthy soundtrack. While steady shots and smooth transitions give videos a professional look, nothing connects the imagery to the audience like an inspiring song. In the wedding genre, the task of finding new songs and crafting compelling videos to wow your clients and fill your reel time … Read more
It’s the end of the day and the sun has set. As the light fades, the night sky catches your eye and you reach for your trusty camera, intending to capture this one-of-a-kind scene. However, to your disappointment, the image you take is lost in grainy shadows, far from what you were hoping to see. A grainy … Read more
