How to Get Started in Freelance Photography
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How to Get Started in Freelance Photography

Many steps must be taken when turning your passion for photography into a career. It might seem overwhelming for newly independent contractors at first, but freelance photography jobs are attainable through research, passion, and a clear business plan. How to Get Started As a Freelance Photographer One of the first things you need to do…

Editing Hack: How to Extend a Background in Photoshop
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Editing Hack: How to Extend a Background in Photoshop

Anyone who’s ever taken a photo knows that learning how to extend background in photoshop and get it exactly as you want can be challenging. Sometimes when editing in Photoshop, you wish that you had framed the image differently. Other times, you realize there was too much going on in the background, or you find…

How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success
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How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success

Gone are the days where you can take a beautiful picture and instantly stand out from the crowd. It seems like every photographer has access to the same preset or editing style, and you’re quickly learning that it’s time to do something different to stand out. So stay tuned, and we’ll talk through how to…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42

Let’s Get Organized! Managing Content Calendars, Social Media Scheduling, and More! With Mandy Liz Marketing ourselves on social media can feel overwhelming with many asking themselves — “where should I start, what should I post, and how can I drive engagement with my audience?” In today’s episode, we chat to photographer and personal brand expert…

What Is a Smart Object in Photoshop?
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What Is a Smart Object in Photoshop?

If you ever worked with Photoshop, you probably heard the term Smart Object. It may seem like a small thing, but a Smart Object can be a valuable tool if you know how to use it. Read on if you want to know about Photoshop Smart Objects. What Are Smart Objects For? Essentially, a Smart…

How to Smoothly Change Hair Color in Photoshop
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How to Smoothly Change Hair Color in Photoshop

Do you want to know how to change hair color in Photoshop? Using photoshop is a great way to preview a new hairstyle. This program can save you time in choosing how you want to dye your hair. But getting a realistic representation of a new hair color is not easy. It requires a solid…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39

Mentors and Masterminds in Photography with Jenni Maroney. Episode 39: Show Notes. Pivoting into education is not always the right move for everyone, and it is by no means a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be passionate about helping others do the things that you have managed to do successfully in your business. Our guest…

How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop
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How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop

Photoshop is primarily a pixel-manipulation tool. Nevertheless, it includes certain vector elements more commonly associated with programs such as Illustrator, saving them as paths that can be used in a number of helpful ways. One of the primary ways this is accomplished is by employing the pen tool. This tool is one of the best…

How to Resize an Image in Photoshop Without Losing Quality
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How to Resize an Image in Photoshop Without Losing Quality

Resizing an image using Adobe Photoshop is a relatively straightforward process. However, if you’re new to editing images, there is a bit of a learning curve. It is important to understand the fundamentals of how to change an image’s size in Photoshop without losing quality.  Maintaining the original image’s quality can prove challenging. Resized photos…

Client Experience Workflows – Create Relationships that Last
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Client Experience Workflows – Create Relationships that Last

Giving clients a great experience doesn’t have to mean lavishing them with expensive gifts or spending oodles of money.  But with some planning, time, and effort, you can craft a client experience workflow to create an overall customer experience that wows! Learn: What a relational client experience looks like and how it benefits your business….

How to Unlock Layers in Photoshop
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How to Unlock Layers in Photoshop

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…

Camera Bags for Women: No Need to Multiply – Just Simplify!
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Camera Bags for Women: No Need to Multiply – Just Simplify!

Are you looking for that perfect camera bag to meet your photography needs AND compliment your lifestyle? Here are our top picks of camera bags for women –  what style will you choose? Hey everyone! So today I want to talk everything camera bag related. Or more specifically, stylish camera bags for women! You see,…

How Many Pictures Can a 256GB Memory Card Hold?
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How Many Pictures Can a 256GB Memory Card Hold?

When you invest in a larger, more robust product with 256GB, you might wonder how many photos can the memory card hold? In this article, we examine how many photos the different card sizes can hold, the differences between JPEG and RAW files, the different types of memory cards, and the various situations in which…

How to Use a Wacom Editing Tablet with Photoshop
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How to Use a Wacom Editing Tablet with Photoshop

If you’re a photographer looking to take your editing capabilities to the next level, a Wacom tablet is a must-have investment. While you might think you’re perfectly fine editing in Photoshop without one. However, most professionals discover that once they’ve had the thrill of editing via tablet, they never go back. This tool allows you…

How Many Pictures Can 128GB Memory Card Hold?
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How Many Pictures Can 128GB Memory Card Hold?

  Whether you just got your first memory card or just upgraded, you’re probably excited to take pictures. You may be wondering, how many pictures can 128GB hold? The answer isn’t as easy as it seems. Keep reading to learn what goes into photo storage and how to make the most of the storage space….

How Long Do Micro SD Cards Last?
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How Long Do Micro SD Cards Last?

SD cards are an integral component of digital photography, but it’s difficult to know when it’s time to replace one before you’ve already lost important files. We’re sharing what the experts have to say about how long your micro SD card should last, which brands are reliable, and what the best practices for memory card…