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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.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more
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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more
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Resize and Sharpen Your Images For The Web Using Photoshop Instead Of Lightroom

Anthony Thurston

We have all had this problem at some point or another; you get this awesome portfolio quality shot, so you go and upload it online to your social media because you want your friends to share in its glory. Then, this issue rears its ugly head - your image either looks soft and hazy or crunchy like granola. This happens because your image is either too sharp or not sharpened enough.

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JPEG Formats: Do You Know Why You Choose The Ones You Do?

Kishore Sawh

Knowing your JPEG formats doesn't have to be complicated but knowing the differences can help you in efficiency, compatibility, and saving space.

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Photoshop Basics: Recreating Realistic Eyelashes

Topher Kelly

Lindsay Adler, a portrait and fashion photographer who has spent years experimenting in Photoshop, has learned the quickest and most effective ways for perfecting little details in post-production. Here’s a quick rundown of how she goes about fixing eyelashes.

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Incredible Photo Caricatures From An Adobe Featured Photographer: Lee Howell

Kishore Sawh

Widely recognized and Adobe Featured Photographer Lee Howell, re-invents the caricature using photographs instead of pen and paper. The results are amazing and full of life!

Photo Editing

CMYK vs. RGB and Why You Should Care

Kishore Sawh

CMYK is a color model most often used in printing, and many discerning clients request their files in this calibration. There's more to understanding it and here's a breakdown.

Photographer Features

Physicist Creates Beautiful and Unique Images Using X-Rays

Hanssie

If you ask a photographer what his favorite medium to create an image is, answers would be varied. For physicist and photographer, Arie van’t Riet, his equipment of choice? An X-ray machine.

Photography Tips

Use This Info To Make Yourself More Memorable and Beautiful

Kishore Sawh

New research from MIT looks to science on how to make a face more memorable. We look into it and the link to beauty, and what this means to photographers.

Photography Tips

How to Use a Christmas Bokeh Overlay in Photoshop

Tanya Goodall Smith

Christmas Bokeh Tutorial This time of year I like to take a Christmas themed photo of my kids just for ...

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Time Lapse Video Shows Extent of Photoshop Retouching on Model

Hanssie

Just how much make-up and Photoshop magic is involved in a photo shoot? We’ve shown the before and after photos ...

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Don’t Throw Away that Image! How to Save and Edit an Imperfect Capture

Pye

Sometimes we get an image that has great content but is techinically imperfect. Rather than throwing away a misfocused image for example, we can show you how to save and improve that image.

Photography Tips

Interview: Surreal World’s made by 14-Year-Old Photographer Zev Hoover

Ruth Dunn

Known by his Flickr username Fiddle Oak, 14-year-old Zev Hoover has been causing quite a stir on the internet over his fairytale-like, surreal photographs. I interviewed Hoover this week to get some insight into his 'miniature worlds' and to discuss his path to photography, inspiration and camera of choice.

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Setting Up Your Own Editing Workstation – Ask SLR Lounge Season 1 Ep 3

Pye

An important part of this age of digital photography is producing color accurate photos in a comfortable environment. So where do you start? We will point you towards the right direction in this episode of Ask SLR Lounge!

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