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What export settings do I use in Lightroom for social media?

When sharing your images on social media, the right export settings in Adobe Lightroom can make a significant difference in quality, sharpness, and load times. Whether you’re posting on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, using the correct settings ensures that your photos look their best. Here’s my step-by-step guide to exporting

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Is great light painting mostly trial and error?

Great light painting is largely trial and error. Or is it? Can you produce consistent results with light painting? Let’s explore this! Experimentation Light painting does have an element of trial and error, experimentation, and adjustments. But how much of it is, well, shooting in the dark? Blasting away vs.

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How to shoot high key portraits in the studio

Learn how to shoot stunning high-key portraits in the studio with this step-by-step photography tutorial! In this video, I’ll guide you through the best lighting setups, camera settings, and techniques to achieve that bright, glowing look using a Neewer 65cm softbox and a white backdrop. Whether you’re a beginner photographer

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Navigating the unpredictable world of natural light photography

Photography is an art form that constantly evolves. One of the most fundamental aspects is the use of light. While artificial lighting offers control and precision, natural light remains a beloved yet often unpredictable element for photographers.  Let’s look at some of the challenges when capturing moments in natural light

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Understanding the Aperty to Luminar Neo editing flow

Portrait photographers have long relied on powerful retouching tools to refine and perfect their images. With the introduction of Aperty, Skylum has taken high-end portrait editing to the next level. But how does Aperty fit into an existing Luminar Neo workflow? This article explores when to use each tool, how

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Is this the best focal length for practically everything?

All photographers have a go-to camera or lens (and even camera + lens combo), whatever the genre or level of expertise. But an all-around focal length for practically everything? That’s usually a highly subjective topic, but let’s hear what it is for travel photographer Sean Dalton, and why. In the video

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Will you try this DIY plastic lens on your digital camera? 

If you’re the experimental type who treads the DIY route with your gear once in a while, here’s a weekend project you might want to try. Rise up to the challenge with another fun hack from our favorite weird lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern: a DIY plastic lens for digital cameras! In

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My five favorite Presets in DxO Nik Silver Efex

Discover my top five favorite presets for high-key black-and-white photography in DxO Nik Silver Efex! Whether you’re a fan of dramatic contrasts, soft sepia tones, dreamy glows, or timeless Hollywood-inspired looks, these presets will help elevate your photography to the next level. Perfect for portraits, still life, and macro photography,

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Complete your vision with Luminar Neo’s GenSwap

Photography often captures moments as they are, but what if you could reshape reality to match your vision? Luminar Neo’s GenSwap is a groundbreaking AI tool that allows photographers to replace unwanted elements, refine their compositions, and bring creative ideas to life with seamless AI-generated enhancements. Whether you want to

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How to put together a photography project

Is a new photography project on your bucket list for this year? It can be overwhelming to figure out where or how to start. The case is true whether you’re planning to do it for the first time or the first time in a long time. To help fellow photographers

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Unlock bold colors with simple HSL adjustments in Luminar Neo

Enhancing the vibrancy of colors in your photos doesn’t have to be complicated. With simple HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Luminance) adjustments in Luminar Neo, you can bring out rich, bold tones while maintaining a natural look. This article will guide you through the process, using a step-by-step approach to refine

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Exclusive DxO Valentine’s Discount: Save up to 20%!

Looking to take your photo editing to the next level? For a limited time, you can save up to 20% on all DxO products, including Nik Collection, FilmPack 7, and more! Whether you’re perfecting your images with powerful AI-driven tools or adding timeless film effects, DxO has everything you need

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