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30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. Also, it’s worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more
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How to Cut A Person Out For A YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

David Crewe

Learn how to create a popular YouTube thumbnail style in Photoshop! Quickly cut a person from their background, help them stand out by adding a white border around them, and then finish things off with some text and simple design elements.

The bokeh effect in action on a photo of a lit sparkler. Photo by Carlos on Unsplash
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How to Add Bokeh to Your Images in Photoshop

Alice Houstons

Everyone loves a good bokeh effect, right? But sometimes, Photoshop can leave you scratching your head when trying to apply ...

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How to Whiten Teeth in Photoshop

Max Bridge

Don't let your portrait be ruined by bad teeth. Like in life, they need attention, and Aaron Nace will show you the right way to think about and correct discolored and misshapen teeth.

Photography Tips

Cut The Crap | Here’s How To Maximize Your Time With Your Mac

Holly Roa

While Photoshop may be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Phlearn,” they aren’t just ...

Your First Three Steps To Learning Photoshop
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Your First 3 Steps To Learning Photoshop

Max Bridge

Learning Photoshop is one of the most important things that any budding photographer can do. If you're thinking of giving it a try, here are the first three things I would advise any Photoshop amateur to do.

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A Quick and Simple Technique For Removing Acne in Photoshop

Hanssie

Phlearn shows us how to quickly and easily remove acne using Photoshop.

Photoshop

The Difference Between Opacity & Flow In Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

Knowing how and when to manipulate Flow & Opacity will increase your skill and results in Photoshop more than almost anything else.

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How To Remove A Tattoo In Photoshop | Aaron Nace

Kishore Sawh

Removing a tattoo in Photoshop is more valuable to more photographic scenarios than you may think, and learning how to do it is a valuable skill to have. Here's how.

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Creating a Logo and Placing It In Perspective | Phlearn

Hanssie

In the following Phlearn tutorial, Aaron Nace shows us how to create a logo and then place it in a photo in perspective

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Phlearn Pro Tutorial Review: The Beginner’s Guide to Levitation

Miguel Quiles

In this Phlearn Pro tutorial, Aaron Nace breaks down several different ways to create your own levitation images and amaze your viewing audience.

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An Easy Way To Swap Heads In Photoshop | Aaron Nace

Kishore Sawh

Swapping heads in Photoshop isn't a Halloween trick or for generating memes, well not entirely, and knowing how to do it will let you take the best of two images to create the best overall.

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How To Make A Polaroid Framed Picture In Photoshop | Aaron Nace

Kishore Sawh

Polaroid film is gone, though Instant film is making a comeback. Here's a super easy way to make a realistic Polaroid framed picture using Photoshop.

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