Best Camera Accessories (Coffee is Optional)
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Best Camera Accessories (Coffee is Optional)

Whether you’ve ever been to a camera store or are shopping online, there’s a vast variety of camera accessories–everything from bags to tripods to lenses to filters. It all gets a bit overwhelming. Finding the best camera accessories, either as a gift for a photographer or personal use, can be challenging. On top of that,…

Nikon 24-120 mm f/4 lens review: Love it or Leave it?
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Nikon 24-120 mm f/4 lens review: Love it or Leave it?

Full-frame glorified kit lens or budget-friendly professional choice?  I weigh in on whether to love or leave the Nikon 24 120mm f/4G ED VR. When I upgraded to a full frame camera, I had the option for purchasing the Nikon 24 120mm f/4G ED at a deep discount if I bundled the Nikon 24 120mm…

The Big Debate: Sony vs Canon
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The Big Debate: Sony vs Canon

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…

How to Sharpen Edges in Photoshop
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How to Sharpen Edges in Photoshop

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…

Nikon vs Sony: Which Wins Out?
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Nikon vs Sony: Which Wins Out?

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…

How to Make a Reflection in Photoshop
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How to Make a Reflection in Photoshop

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…

How to Whiten Teeth in Photoshop
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How to Whiten Teeth in Photoshop

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….

How to Use LUTs in Photoshop
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How to Use LUTs in Photoshop

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…

How to Make a Photo Look Like a Painting in Photoshop
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How to Make a Photo Look Like a Painting in Photoshop

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…

Three Easy Ways for How to Fill a Background in Photoshop
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Three Easy Ways for How to Fill a Background in Photoshop

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…

How to Clean a Camera Sensor (Without Breaking Anything)!
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How to Clean a Camera Sensor (Without Breaking Anything)!

It happens to every photographer. You notice some blurry spots on an image you’re processing in post-production at some point or another. They can only mean one thing: dreaded sensor dust. Sensor dust is an issue that ranges from a minor annoyance to seriously problematic. The bad news is that no matter how careful you…

Step By Step: How to Change Background in Photoshop
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Step By Step: How to Change Background in Photoshop

Photoshop altered the way that people edit their photos. With a plethora of tools at your disposal, design selections are practically unlimited. One common edit is to remove the background in Photoshop. The process has several steps. And while it might look complicated at first, learning how to change the background in Photoshop is easier…

How to Check the Shutter Count on a Nikon Camera
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How to Check the Shutter Count on a Nikon Camera

How to Check the Shutter Count on a Nikon Camera There may come a time when you need information about your Nikon camera’s shutter actuations. When that time comes, you may be surprised to learn that locating this information is not a simple matter of looking in the Nikon camera menu. The camera menu houses…

Simple Editing: How to Blur Background in Photoshop
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Simple Editing: How to Blur Background in Photoshop

A busy background can ruin a photograph. Fortunately, with Photoshop, it is possible to turn down the noise on a background and add a blur instead. When you do this, you give the subject the background it needs. You can also remove faces of strangers, entire crowds, brand names, or other unwanted or distracting elements…

How to Blur a Layer in Photoshop
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How to Blur a Layer in Photoshop

When you want to add a soft focus to your crisp and clear image, you can use the blur layer option in Photoshop. For years, people have been using Photoshop to edit their photos to get their desired look. There are several blurring background effects that photogs can do to enhance the object in the…

Best Photoshop Plugins for Easier Editing
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Best Photoshop Plugins for Easier Editing

When it comes to graphic design and photo editing, Adobe Photoshop is an impressive tool. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, it’s indispensable for manipulating designs and images. But sometimes, users may find that it comes up a bit short in certain areas—which is where the right third-party Photoshop plugin can be your greatest…