When it comes to product photography, choosing the right background color is just as important as the product itself. The color choice can help your product stand out and give your images a professional and polished look. However, with so many options available, it can sometimes be overwhelming to choose
When it comes to still life and even portrait photography, the temptation to use a plain white (or even plain black) background is there. It is simple, effective and uncluttered. But what about looking at some alternatives? Below I look at 10 alternatives to a white background. Doors Doors aren’t
It’s springtime, and that means the flowers are starting to bloom! Flower photography can be a fun way to create art for your walls, or simply to enjoy the act of creating beautiful photographs. One thing to consider when photographing flowers is that your background has a higher chance of
When it comes to product photography, is a crisp white background better or a dramatic black one? With or without reflections, shadows or creative textures? Let’s have a little look at some different options. Acrylic (Perspex) or mirrors Acrylic sheets can be fabulous for reflections. It comes in a variety
Backdrops are integral to all sorts of studio photography, from portraits to product shoots. As such, it’s a must to have the right backdrop for the right job. If you’re new to studio photography, it’s best to start putting together a collection of versatile backdrops as early as now. However,
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, our panel discusses their current interest in live events, as well as how they are using social media. What events might look like in the
Backgrounds are easy to create. Honest. Many times I hear people say they can’t take certain images because they don’t have the tools, equipment or gear they think they need. My reply to them? Be creative, be like MacGyver! Use what you have, and there are almost always ways to
Portrait BokehAI is officially available to current LuminarAI users. This addition is a quick way to correct backgrounds, hiding unwanted junk or applying selective edits. Just like the other AI tools in the LuminarAI toolbox, the new Portrait BokehAI tool grabs the subject successfully with minimal tweaks. Using the Portrait
When creating still life photography, finding the right background is essential in the overall look and feel of the image, as well as the story you are trying to convey. Is it modern, country, vintage or something else? Think color, texture and composition. The right background, with minimal distraction, can
This spider web really has rainbows thanks to a complex and slightly weird combination of physics and biology. Not just iridescence, but an ever-changing rainbow that shifts all over the web in the morning hours. It’s one of those shots that when I was looking through the camera I figured
