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…
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…
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…
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…
Avoiding Sparkly Object Syndrome: Top Investments for Your Business Episode 40: Show Notes. As photographers, it is always easy to get excited about the latest and greatest piece of equipment and imagine how it will be improving our photos and upping our game. In this episode, we explore why this mindset can often be the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A handy camera mode is aperture priority. Aperture priority mode helps you take beautiful photos without constantly changing your settings, making it an excellent tool for beginner photographers. Aperture priority gives you full control over the light you let in, and it is a wonderful time-saving tool. The only other mode that lets you control…
Lost files are a common issue but using recovery software is a great way to restore these missing items. We’ve found the best recovery software to help you retrieve lost data. A good recovery software will detect and restore multiple file types, create backups, and be fast and safe. Any of these best recovery software…
Concert photography can be a lot of fun and give you many opportunities for amazing shots, which is why it’s vital that you have the best lens for concert photography in your kit. There are many lens options to choose from, and you’ll likely want more than one lens for any concert photography you end…
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….
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…
It can be frustrating to take a great photo, get your subject and composition just right, only to discover issues with the exposure. However, just because you have exposure issues doesn’t mean that all is lost. A simple technique known as dodge and burn can help you fix exposure issues, both over- and underexposure, and…