If you’ve ever wondered how photographers add depth, shape, and intention to their edits without overdoing contrast or exposure, this beginner-friendly tutorial on dodge and burn in Luminar Neo is for you. In this video, I’ll show you exactly what dodge and burn is, why it’s such a powerful editing
In this Photoshop tutorial for photographers, I show you how to add textures to portraits using blend modes like Multiply, Screen, and Overlay, along with the powerful Blend If sliders for natural, believable results. This step-by-step editing workflow is perfect for fine art portraits, cinematic photography, and moody conceptual edits,
Clarity, Dehaze and Grain effects in Lightroom and Camera Raw are my go-to tools. Now they are available as adjustment layers in Photoshop. New adjustment layers Clarity and Dehaze, and Grain bring powerful non-destructive, maskable, layer-based adjustments directly into Photoshop, making it easier to precisely refine texture, depth, and detail. Let’s
Reliable 800Ws Power for Demanding Location Shoots Godox has announced the AD800Pro, a powerful 800Ws battery-powered monolight designed for photographers who need dependable main-light performance on location. Built to handle bright outdoor conditions, fast-paced workflows and color-critical work, the AD800Pro combines high output, precise control and flexible power options in
A fast, field-ready tripod built for landscape and hybrid shooters Let’s clear this up right from the start.The SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX SE is not a studio portrait, product or still life tripod. It isn’t trying to be, and judging it by those standards would miss the point entirely.
Explore creative colour shifts in still life photography using Nik Collection’s Color Efex Pro. In this video, I show how to use colour grading, film-inspired filters, and local contrast tools to create dramatic, moody still life images with intention and control. Model – David Kennedy Grab your 15% Discount on
In this beginner-friendly editing comparison, I walk photographers through one of the most common frustrations: removing unwanted people and distractions from photos, without needing to touch Photoshop. Using a real-world example from a busy cherry-picking shoot with Nicola Paige, I compare how the latest Adobe Lightroom Classic handles object and
What I Loved in the Studio, and What Caught Me Out on the Coast After spending time with the K&F CONCEPT Ultra-Low Reflection Variable ND Filter in the studio, I was genuinely impressed. Long exposures behaved beautifully, reflections were well controlled, and image quality held up exactly as promised. So
High ISO noise can creep into even the best portrait sessions, especially when you’re shooting in dark interiors, low light locations, or pushing your camera beyond its comfort zone, and in this video I break down exactly how to deal with it. Using a real portrait shot at ISO 6400,
How to setup and install the Huion Keydial Remote to use with a Windows PC and my Lamvas Pro 16 Tablet. I run through everything from start to finish. Connecting to your PC via USB (can use Bluetooth) and then download and use the software and how to setup all
The first thing you notice about the Neewer Z3 Flash is its sheer size and weight. There’s no easing into it. At just over 600g with the battery, this is a chunky speedlite, and for someone like me with cranky hands, it’s not my favourite thing to have sitting on
Hohem’s new iSteady MT3 Pro gimbal has AI tracking and is lightweight yet carries heavier mirrorless and DSLR cameras easily. With its introduction at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the iSteady MT3 brings filmmakers pro level features at very affordable prices. I was provided this product by
