Photographers spend a lot of time ensuring we have the right settings during a session. We spend hours in front of our monitors tweaking an image to get it to look just right. We pour over educational courses looking for ways to improve our technique and business acumen. But we don’t talk a lot about…
Solar filters help protect both you and your camera from the intense effect of the sun’s light, and you’ll need to invest in one if you plan on photographing the sun. Most solar filters cost upwards of $100, so thrifty photographers have been building their own DIY solar filters instead of purchasing one for years. …
Even the most talented photographers in the world will tell you, your education as a photographer never ends. That’s where EXIF data comes in. EXIF data is recorded every time a photo is taken, and it can provide you with valuable insight into the tools and settings the photographer used to capture that image. Today,…
Photoshop offers many ways to alter images. In this article, you can learn how to blur an image in photoshop. How to Blur an Entire Image in Photoshop Blurring an entire photo in Photoshop is easy. Simply use the following steps. First, click the “Filter” dropdown menu. Click blur. Then click gaussian blur. After that,…
Moiré (also written moire, and pronounced more-ay) is a type of error that occurs in cameras where subjects with repetitive elements (dots, lines, etc.) exceed the camera sensor’s overall resolution. This produces a strange pattern in the picture. Some people describe moiré as looking like oil on water, or a rainbow, although it’s not always…
Image quality is one of the most important factors of photography and digital design. While images often appear perfect on-screen, images can come out grainy when printed. This is an issue many people face, and it has everything to do with the image resolution and the number of pixels per 1 inch in the image. …
How to Capture Emotion that Will Help You Stand Out From The Crowd Episode 38: Show Notes. While it is necessary to focus on your niche, applying lessons from other photography genres can help you stand out from the crowd. Today we speak to Nikon ambassador Kristi Odo whose work capturing wildlife and their emotions…
Managing your photography client’s expectations is just as important as taking spectacular photos. It’s extremely important HOW you deliver on client expectations. You want to set expectations from the first interaction. Here are some tips to make sure they walk away feeling excited, fulfilled, and already wanting to book next year’s session. Communicate CLEARLY (and…
The human eye can capture an impressive range of nuances, colors, lights, and shadows. Even though digital cameras can yield amazing results, auto exposure often covers a limited tonal range and can make some areas look too light or too dark. To fix this, you can use bracketing. Photo by wiggijo licensed under CC0 What…
Finding the Work-Life Balance with Morgan Williams Episode 37: Show Notes. Creating a balance between your professional and private life can be a tricky task, especially if you’re a business owner. We sit with Morgan Williams, a photographer, business owner, and mother who has spent the last five years refining her business process. Today she…
There are tons of features cropping up into new cameras. Whether it’s on a phone or a DSLR, cameras today come with more features than ever before. But one feature that is gaining in both popularity and functionality has been around for a while – burst photos. But what are burst photos, and how do…
How to Apply Presets to Multiple Photos in Lightroom Adobe Lightroom is one powerful piece of editing software. It can speed up your workflow and helps you turn photos into true works of art. But making changes to each photo individually can be a huge time suck. Presets, or groups of changes, makes editing faster. …
Have you ever tried following a Photoshop tutorial to edit your photo, only to be stymied by something basic in the program? While you struggle to figure out something like how to unlock layers in Photoshop, the video instructor continues and is soon ten steps ahead of you. So frustrating! I can’t teach you all…
Curious about how to achieve those fantastic sunset silhouette photos? Here are some tips to to help you capture the art of sunset silhouettes and become a professional photographer! Who doesn’t love a GREAT sunset silhouette photo? Have you ever wanted to create that artsy sunset silhouette shot with your kids jumping against a sunset? …
Have you ever gazed longingly at the multitude of beautiful smoke bomb photos online and wished you could shoot photography like that? Stop wishing and get creating! Read on for need to know photography tips for making the most out of the smoke bomb experience. Smoke Bomb Shooting Techniques To use smoke bombs in a…
Stay safe and wow your clients with high quality pictures of horses Few animals capture the hearts and imagination of the public like the horse. And it’s no wonder. A horse is a big, magnificent beast full of character, grace and love. Whether you want to offer high-end portraits or action pictures, understanding the unique…