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…
If you’re not very familiar with photography terms and concepts, the question of what’s better in medium format vs full frame might sound utterly foreign for you. Fortunately, with a bit of background information, it’s easy to compare the two structures. In this article, we’ll walk you through the similarities and differences between medium…
Cracking the Copywriting Code: How to Connect with Clients on Your Website with Rachel Greiman Episode 29: Show Notes. Grabbing website copy builds trust, proves your value, and can help fill your calendar with bookings. Today, we speak with photographer and copywriter, Rachel Greiman, about how you can write copy that hooks clients. We open…
Being Authentically YOU: 6 Steps for Establishing Your Brand Identity with Abby Grace Episode 27: Show Notes. In order to market anything – your product, your company, or your ideas – you first need to define your unique brand. Your brand is not just the visuals, like your logo and your website, it also encompasses…
Getting Your Life Back – Simple Systems to Save You Time in Your Business with Dahlia Orth, System Strategy Academy. Episode 24: Show Notes. Stress is one of those things that can take the joy out of your photography career, but implementing good systems can help reduce it. Nobody understands systems as well as Dahlia…
What is a shutter count, and why is it important? The shutter count is the number of photos you have taken. While most parts of your device probably won’t damage, the shutter undergoes frequent deterioration throughout its lifetime. Whatever your Canon model, a DSLR can withstand approximately 30,000 to 300,000 shutter actuations before needing a…
Wildlife photography is already a challenging discipline. It requires a durable camera that can withstand frequent travel and harsh weather conditions. It also has to be able to deal with rapid movement, make use of inadequate lighting, and capture detail. Even if you know what to look for in a wildlife photography camera, there are…
You picked up a camera and within a few clicks, you fell in love. People, flowers, wildlife, weddings… no matter the genre, you are LOVING photographing it. But now you wonder…Can photography make me money? The answer is yes, you can make money from photography. The question then is how can you make money? In…
Whether you’re just starting your photography career or are a seasoned photographer, having the perfect camera is an absolute must. However, with so much debate between the top two brands, it can be hard to pick between Sony or Canon. Each camera has its selling points, and it is a very close race between these…
Have you snapped an image that ends up being unclear or blurry? The process of sharpening edges in Photoshop will significantly improve the quality of your image. Many photographers make the mistake of sharpening the entire image and applying the sharpen picture everywhere. There are many instances where you need to be more selective in…
When it comes to cameras, many people experience stress and confusion when trying to decide which camera brand to purchase. Two of the most popular camera brands are Nikon and Sony. Today, we’re going to look at Nikon against Sony to decide which camera would be better for your needs. We’ll discuss the strengths and…
With Photoshop’s help, you can create breathtaking landscapes and epic shots with the software’s reflection capabilities. It is a photographer’s motivation to capture the perfect reflection. Not only does a reflection improve the subject, but it also adds another element of “wow” to the photo. Preparing this reflection in Photoshop is not the most straightforward…
What are the benefits of whitening teeth in photoshop? We love to capture the beautiful moments of an anniversary, wedding, birthday, graduation, or other parties. Everyone is smiling and looking lively, but sometimes the group’s teeth color is inconsistent. Because of the teeth whitening capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, the teeth color imbalance can get removed….
A LUT, also known as a look up table, is a trusted color grading method for video editing. LUTs are useful in photo retouching via Photoshop. LUTs photoshop processes provide a blueprint of matching colors in photo or video footage. With just one click, you can implement a color grade process to an entire picture or…
Anything is possible with Adobe Photoshop software. One of the fantastic capabilities of the program is the ability to make your photos look like paintings. This article will show you how to make an image look similar to a painting in Photoshop. Photoshop contains many built-in filters, effects, and tools that will allow you to…
At some point or another, you will need to change Adobe Photoshop CS5’s default white background. Luckily, learning how to fill background in Photoshop is a simple process. Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to change the background color in Photoshop using solid fill layers and Content-Aware fill. We’ll also go over…