Does the thought of learning Photoshop overwhelm you? Start here with The First 5 Things to Learn in Photoshop to Touch up Your Images! The Adobe Photoshop application is a beast of a thing. There are brushes, layers, masks, filters and about 13,252 different things you can do to your images with it. It can…
Boudoir photography comes in all shapes and sizes. From classy shoots that hardly qualify as boudoir to risque images you probably wouldn’t want to show your mother, there’s a lot you can accomplish with a boudoir shoot. Photo by Maddi Bazzoco Licensed Under CC0 If you’re feeling a little creatively stumped, here are plenty of…
The warp tool in photoshop is a quick and easy way to make some small adjustments to your image using a simple click and drag method and a few control points. Adobe Photoshop is a powerful piece of software that allows you to transform an image for any use case, including adding rights reserved symbols…
It’s a common misconception that the pose of your model doesn’t matter much in boudoir photography. However, even a scantily clad beautiful model can’t erase an awkward pose or angle. If a pose doesn’t look natural, your audience will probably be able to tell. If you’re still new to the genre and trying to figure…
Bridal boudoir photos are the ultimate wedding day gift. Nothing says I love you like an album filled with classy and sensual pictures. Bridal-themed boudoir pics are becoming popular, and we think it’s a fun way of celebrating your client’s marriage or big day. What is Wedding or Bridal Boudoir Photography? Wedding boudoir photography is…
Whether it’s a snapshot to commemorate the large family reunion or a family portrait for the Christmas albums, posing large groups of people for a picture can be tricky. Even expert photographers can have issues attempting to make sure they get the right shot when they’ve got to photograph a lot of people at once. …
If you’ve ever dealt with a damaged photo before, chances are that you have a little bit of experience with the Photoshop Patch Tool. As a “healing brush tool,” the Patch Tool can help you repair the damage, deal with blemishes, and let you get a little creative with retouching. The Patch Tool is especially…
Many headshot backgrounds are either black or white, but there is a range of textures, natural elements, and other features that you can use to make a professional headshot stand out. Our tips for choosing the right background for your headshot will help you select a better setting, and impress your clients with a headshot…
Learn how to price headshot sessions with confidence One of the most frequently asked questions in the Cole’s Classroom Facebook group is about how to price headshots. Pricing headshots feels more difficult than other sessions. But it doesn’t have to be. We have a few tips on how to price headshot sessions and set yourself…
If you find understanding white balance to be a mysterious concept, you are not alone. Many do. The numbers and settings used can be a little confusing if you aren’t familiar with them. In addition, this is not something we notice in our day-to-day lives. It is something that our digital camera picks up that…
Fight the frizz with these ideas on how to edit flyaway hair in Photoshop One thing we don’t have a shortage of here in Wyoming is wind. We joke that our windsocks should be made out of tow chains so they’d last longer. We also have a pretty dry climate. So rowdy hair is something…
Family photography might just be the most universal type of photography out there, the type of photography most widely appreciated across the world. So how do you master this photography genre? By most widely appreciated, we don’t mean everyone everywhere is going to care all of your family photography. In fact, each family photo session…
Cake metaphors and compassion were just a few lessons I learned on family photography from another family photographer. Last month, my family had family portraits taken. It’s been…a while. In fact, my first-grader was still in diapers it’s been so long. Shameful, seeing as how I AM a family photographer. After booking a photographer, completing…
Boudoir photography has a bit of an unfair reputation. Either it’s looked down upon as being improper or it’s put on a pedestal because it’s perceived as only for women with the “right” body shape. I can think of a dozen reasons why others think boudoir photography is wrong. So why does it still exist…
Ever wonder what happens when good Photoshop goes bad? Check out how to keep your photo editing in check and on the right track! You wake to find an e-mail in your inbox titled “Photoshop: When photo editing goes bad.” As these things are always amusing, you click on it only to find it is…
Want To Edit Photos Like a Pro? Let’s Get to Know Layer Masks in Photoshop Photoshop is a powerful resource in the photography world. Some may say that it is essential to be running some form of photoshop alongside more widely used photo editing software such as Lightroom. While both programs complement each other respectively…