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Makeup Photography Tips and Inspiration

Makeup photography is an art form that focuses on photographing the entire makeup process and experience, not just the finished product. That said, the process usually consists of three parts. First, makeup shots can include “before” images, which showcase the subject or model prior to the makeup application.  It can also include photos of the ... Read more
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The 8 Best Photography Reflectors

Lighting is a photographer’s best friend. This crucial element can either make or break a shot. As such, professional photographers and hobbyists alike invest in a reflector to amplify the beauty of the image. Reflectors can either diffuse, bounce, or flag both natural and artificial light. They are often a photographer’s best solution when outdoor ... Read more
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Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority vs. Manual Mode | Which is Best?

We're going to take a closer look at the four main modes available on most cameras and discuss scenarios where each mode makes the most sense. Ready? Let's dive in!

Aiarty Image Enhancer: Restore Faces, Remove Objects, and Enhance Photo Quality (36% OFF + Bonus Gifts)

Whether you’re working with old family portraits or low-res web images, poor image quality can still derail a creative project. In such instances, it’s not uncommon to run into problems like blurry edges, funky artifacts, or just not enough resolution; this is true for photographers, designers, and digital artists alike. Aiarty Image Enhancer has built ... Read more

How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more
Photography Tips

PFixer MiniMal MIDI Controller For Lightroom Could Be A Boon To Your Workflow

Kishore Sawh

PFIXER seems to want to give you a fully portable but powerful Lightroom Develop Module Controller, and we don't mind.

Photography Tips

Adobe Photoshop Updated | New Look, New Features, & More Customizable

Kishore Sawh

Adobe continues to make good on CC and offers up a new look for Photoshop, a new touch-enabled interface, and more customizability.

Photography Tips

Apple’s New ‘Photos’ App Makes Its Debut – Aperture & iPhoto Put To Rest

Kishore Sawh

Apple realized iPhoto and Aperture were doing neither them nor anyone else any favors, so they've created 'Photos' which has just made its debut.

Photography Tips

Lightroom 6 Is Coming But Will Require Better Hardware

Kishore Sawh

Adobe announced there will soon be the next big release of Lightroom, but you may need to upgrade your computer to handle it.

Photo Editing Photoshop

Photoshop’s New ‘Focus Area’ Tool Makes For Easy Masking & Great Portraits

Kishore Sawh

With the new 'Focus Area' tool, we can let Photoshop choose what area to mask depending on the in and out of focus areas of an image. Great for portraits, it also works to easily separate a busy background as shown within.

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How To Add A Realistic Tattoo To a Person With Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

What would I look like with a tattoo? That thought has likely crossed the mind of a vast majority of people at some point in life, and here's where you learn how to see for yourself, before you go under the needle.

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Sharpening | So Many Get It Wrong & This Will Help You Get It Right

Kishore Sawh

Sharpening is one of those things that are widely misunderstood in our community and so many get it wrong. . It can render a photo useless as quickly as it can improve it. Here's what to look for

Photography Tips

How You Shot It: The Process of a Beauty Portrait by Andrew Bird

Alice Houstons

How You Shot It is a series where you show us how you shot an image. Today’s post comes from Andrew Bird a portrait and landscape photographer from Poconos Mountains, Pennsylvania.

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Learn How To Change The Color Of Anything In Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

Aaron Nace illustrates the rather simple steps it takes to change the color of just about anything in Photoshop.

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Post Processing: Adobe Lightroom Presets Or Photoshop Actions?

Ki Thomas

Do you use Adobe Lightroom presets, Adobe Photoshop actions or both? And why?

Photo Editing Lightroom

How To Easily Add Copyright In Lightroom & In Camera

Kishore Sawh

Copyright seems to be an ever growing concern for a lot of the photographic community. Lightroom makes it easy to apply it.

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Make Your Own Sign Or Signature Into a Watermark in 10 Min (No Scanner Needed)

Kishore Sawh

If you would like to have your own logo or signature as a feature or watermark on your images but don't know how, this will show you one method which doesn't require much time, or a scanner.

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