Photography Editing Trends: What’s in and what’s out as we head into 2020 We just started a new decade. 2020. I remember thinking about the year 2020 back when I was a kid and it seemed so far away. Like flying cars run by garbage kind of far away. And yet here we are. So…
Don’t panic. Your images probably aren’t really gone, they are just missing from Lightroom. It’s happened to just about all of us at one point. We open Lightroom, start scrolling through our images and we get it. The dreaded punctuation of despair. That little symbol in the upper right-hand corner of our images (exclamation mark)…
Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC. What’s the difference and which one do I want for my photo editing needs? Learning photography can be confusing. So can learning editing. And now to further muddy these new waters, Adobe offers two new versions of Lightroom. And in a fun twist when it comes to versions of Lightroom,…
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…
Here’s our step by step directions for How to Install Lightroom CC Mobile Presets! Step 1: Make sure you download the Adobe Lightroom CC Mobile App to your phone! This is obviously the essential step before downloading your presets! This means you can actually install them to Lightroom itself! Once downloaded, it will ask you…
Do you have wedding bells in your future? No, not for yourself but for your very first wedding photography client? Before saying “I do…agree to be your wedding photographer”, send your clients your wedding photography contracts! First off, congratulations!! Taking on a wedding is no small feat! We don’t say this to scare you off…
So you’ve heard about Cole and Cole’s Classroom, and you want to make sure it’s legit. We understand you work hard for your money! So let’s get down to the details. You’ll also hear from real customers and see recent Cole’s Classroom reviews! We get it. You want to find a resource to help forward…
Get your act together to organize pictures now using one of these four methods and save time and frustration down the road. A local business calls and asks if you have some images they could use in an advertisement. They’ve seen your work and are interested in a beautiful sunset shot on the river from…
How do professional photographers keep everything organized? Between the appointments, advertising, social media sharing, and accounting there is so much to keep track of. Luckily we’ve compiled a list of the best photography apps out there to keep you organized AND provide you with helpful information when planning your shoots. What apps do professional photographers…
Do you have some free time away from home and wish you could edit some photos on your computer? We’ve got great news! There are a plethora of mobile apps available to edit on the go. We’ve compiled a list of the best photo apps available to photographers on Android and iPhone. No computers needed….
Put your best foot forward with Lightroom Presets for Fashion Bloggers! If you’re a professional photographer, Lightroom Presets are part of your everyday vernacular. But if you’re a fashion blogger first and photographer second, the Adobe Lightroom software and its tools, known as presets, might be a foreign concept. This article will break down the…
Aspiring wedding photographers alert! Dreaming of all the stunning weddings, you’ll shoot when your photography business is thriving? Turn that dream into reality by preparing for any potential wedding photography cost. Start charging what you’re worth to prospective clients while covering all your expenses! So you want to start a wedding photography business, but you’re…
Ready to focus on being a second shooter? Here are some simple ways to take the lead and start calling the shots. Looking to branch out into event or wedding photography? There is no easier way to learn the craft, than starting out as a second shooter. So, what exactly is a second shooter and…
Not sure what the heck to wear to your upcoming wedding?! Here are a few tips to being comfortable, classy and professional on wedding days! Congratulations! You’ve booked a wedding and are actively practicing and preparing for your (and the bride and groom, or bride and bride, or groom and groom’s) big day! There is…
Wondering what wedding photography gear you need to shoot some upcoming nuptials? Say I do to this comprehensive guide! You’ve booked your first solo wedding and you are ridiculously excited. Like squealing, jumping up and down excited. And that’s when the panic sets in. What wedding photography gear do you need to shoot a successful…
Have you ever wondered why wedding photography costs so much? You’re not alone. Read on for an explanation of the amount of work a photographer has to do for a wedding. Spoiler alert: The wedding day isn’t even half of it. Weddings can be so expensive, with the venue, the food, the clothes, the decorations,…