Most image editing software and apps today allow you to adjust vibrance and saturation. Play around with the sliders for both settings and you may find that they do nearly the same thing. So, how do you know which adjustment option is the best for giving your photos a boost
Near the end of a long evening, I was packing up to go when I walked past this old yellow service station, which appeared to be in the midst of being refurbished. I couldn’t say no. Here’s how I used “light painting” to illuminate and add interest to a photo
It’s kind of funny that as a portrait photographer, I rarely have people in my landscape photos. Some part of my brain likes to keep them separated I guess. But I recently decided that this isn’t always the best idea, and have been working to change that. Here are a
When photographing food, the direction of your light is very important. Certain angles will help shape the scene and can also be the difference between a successful image, and one that is just “meh.” In this article, I will be sharing examples of three different types of light: Backlight, front
If you are looking to expand into videography with your camera, you’ll need a reliable, stable and fluid video tripod. I was sent the Magnus VT-4000 video tripod with dolly and the Magnus REX VT-4000 PRO tripod to review, from B&H. Were these up to the task? First impressions First,
As photographers, we often find ourselves faced with endless choices of gadgets and gizmos that could aid in our artwork. Today I want to share a few items that you could find useful in your camera bag, closet or drawer. These items might not be useful on a regular basis,
When you’re new to doing photography seriously, among the first things you learn is to be mindful of your composition. There’s a bunch of timeless composition rules — the Rule of Thirds being the most popular — that will serve as your guide. However, it doesn’t mean that these are
Images work just a bit different when you capture a panoramic set of photos. This area of the southwest lends itself to showing off the mountain ranges littered with white puffy clouds that were visible on this day. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona lends itself to a full-on panorama
After my adventures finding a new set of tires I really didn’t feel like getting up for a sunrise session. The weather was breezy and surprisingly overcast. While this was crummy for broad landscapes, it was great for details. Hopefully by now you’ve learned I like to make the most
This morning, Skylum announced the LuminarAI Update 3, which adds refinements to the software’s algorithms, new support for Apple hardware, enhancements to tools and more. Update 3 is available as a free update for all LuminarAI users. “Skylum is built around the concept of continuous improvement,” said CEO Ivan Kutanin.
Sometimes photographers can get so wrapped up with the technical side of a photoshoot that they forget to add a key element that makes the purpose of the image clear. Forgetting this element can cause confusion and make the viewer lose interest immediately. Using a sports image as an example,
Still planning your spring photography shoots for this year? It’s time to make the most out of the warm weather, the lush greenery and the flowers in full bloom! In the video above, Maria Perez shares 10 ideas to make your spring photography more eye-catching and unique, whatever your subject.
