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HDR Photography tips, tutorials and news.

Clients Asking for RAW Files? Here’s What to Do

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from photographers in our Photography Mastermind Group, and even via DMs goes like this: “My clients want my RAW files. What should I do?” This topic has sparked a lot of debate in the photography community, and unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of poor advice circulating. ... Read more

Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more
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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next shoot.

Single Shot HDR Photography Done Right!

Alice Houstons

HDR images are often associated with terrible images, and the great ones tend not to let on that they are HDR shots. Here's how you can make good ones with a single RAW file.

Optimal Shutter Speed Settings for HDR Photography

Pye

In HDR photography, the only varying factor controlling the exposure in your bracketed sequence should be the shutter speed. This means that the camera is controlling the shutter speed to give us the median exposure, the darker exposure and the brighter exposure. However, given that cameras have limitations of the highest possible shutter speed and that shutter speed also controls motion freeze, there are optimal settings for shutter speed. The optimal shutter speed depends on a few considerations, which we will discuss in this article. In addition, we will explain the two issues that arise due to shutter speed as well as why the optimal exposure value should not be at 3 stops, but at 2 stops instead.

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Optimal Aperture Settings for HDR Photography

Sean Lewis

In previous articles, we talked about the optimal shutter speed and ISO for shooting HDR photos. Now, we are going to ...

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How to Use Continuous Shooting Mode for HDR Photography

Pye

With HDR photography, the specifics of how we capture the shot(s) make all the difference. For example, we often capture ...

Real Estate Photography Equipment Guide | Cameras, Lenses, Accessories, & Editing Software

Alice Houstons

In this article, we will go over all of the equipment you’ll need to achieve professional results, including cameras, lenses, tripods, flash, and other accessories.

Awesome HDR Wallpapers (Free Downloads)

Anthony Thurston

HDR techniques can create some really awesome imagery. While browsing the web I came across this awesome collection of HDR image wallpapers on Crispme.com. The Images are free to download for use as a wallpaper on your computer, and boy do they look pretty on my dual 23”ers.

How To Easily Blend Exposures For Interior Photography In Photoshop

Holly Roa

If you’ve ever taken interior shots with windows included and then combined the exposure in Photoshop, you likely know that ...

How To Add Detail & Texture Entirely In Lightroom For An HD Look

Justin Heyes

Learning to edit your photographs can be a daunting task to a new photographer, but with a few careful adjustments ...

Focus Stacking and Blending in Adobe Bridge and Photoshop: A How To Guide

Matthew Saville

In this video tutorial, we're going to give a quick tutorial on how to use Photoshop's Auto-Align and Auto-Blend features.

In-Camera Settings for RAW Outdoor Photography – Picture Styles & Picture Controls

Matthew Saville

Nature and Landscape photographers who always shoot RAW might never think about changing their in-camera picture style / picture control ...

Which DSLR Has The Best Built-In HDR Mode? – Q&A

Matthew Saville

Question Since HDR Photography has become so popular over the last few years, a lot of cameras are coming out ...

How To Preserve A Saturated Sunset In Your HDR Images – Weekly Edit Season 2 Episode 5

Matthew Saville

There are many different ways to edit a landscape image with a lot of dynamic range, but the main concerns ...

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