Yearly outdoor events like parades serve as perfect opportunities for photographers both to practice and document important events in their community. Veterans’ Day parades, for example, offer photographers a unique chance to honor those who served and capture the spirit of patriotism, pride, and remembrance. But as much as these
Elevate a simple nature photo with a few tweaks in Photoshop. Learn the benefits of using dodge and burn with curves layers in Photoshop. In the video below, I run through this image from start to finish, from Lightroom to finishing touches in Photoshop.
Capturing the magic of the night sky is a fun and creative technique just about anyone can do. Remember, I’m no expert when it comes to astrophotography; I leave that to Ken Lee. But this light painting adventure was a lot of fun with friends. Hey there, fellow night sky
Emotions can be found anywhere in photography, even in landscape photos. However, as a portrait photographer or event photographer, it’s more important than ever to ensure you capture the emotion of the scene. Your clients will be relying on your ability to tell a compelling story through your photographs. Emotional
Canon has recently announced the launch of three new RF L series hybrid lenses: RF24mm f/1.4 L VCM, RF50mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z. Designed for professional visual storytellers who need to switch between photography and video, these three lenses continue Canon’s steadfast commitment to
To make a gradient with fractal noise, we start with a new solid and add the fractal noise effect. We want to make this look smooth for a gradient. To do that, we can increase contrast (300) and decrease complexity (2). In addition, we can scale it up (200). To
Outdoor portrait photography is a beautiful blend of natural light and creative control. While natural light can be stunning, sometimes it needs a little boost. This is where constant light comes in. Let’s explore how to balance these two light sources to create captivating portraits. Understanding natural light Natural light
I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in tripods. If I photograph a series of photos for stacking for Milky Way photos or two-hour long star trails, I really need a tripod to do its job. So what qualities do I look for? Juggling
In the hustle of daily life, between schedules, obligations, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to overlook the moments that matter most. We all know the familiar refrain: “We’ll take a family photo next time.” But what happens when that next time doesn’t come? That question has hit home recently
Color had been starting to change in Oak Creek Canyon. I noticed that there were two cold fronts on the way and bolted up the road. Caught the last of the fall leaves hanging on the trees on the hike in on the trail. Watched a ton of leaves ranging
The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 starts today, and there’s still time to register for your free pass! The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 will feature over 30 hours of classes from 23 of the world’s top Photoshop educators. Classes run from November 11 – 15, and you can register for a free pass or a paid VIP Pass. The online conference features instructors such as Ben Willmore, Bert Monroy, Blake Rudis, Kristina Sherk, Lisa Carney, Glyn Dewis, Jesús Ramirez, Matt Kloskowski and more. Free pass holders get 49 hours of free access to each class, while VIP Members receive lifetime access to watch the classes, and extras such as class notes, bonus tutorials, actions, presets, cheat sheets and more. The VIP Pass is price at $159 but can be purchased at the Early Bird price of $99 until 1 PM EST today, November 11th. All the details can be found at the Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 official website. Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 FAQ Q: What are the details on the Summit? A: It’s November 11 – 15, 2024. There will be 23 expert Photoshop instructors teaching 40 classes with over 30 hours of content! Q: Can I really watch for free? A: Yes,
Remember the Contax 45mm f/2 Zeiss Planar lens? Released in the 1990s alongside the Contax G system, it’s still considered by many as one of the best vintage lenses you can still grab today. But, what if you can pair this acclaimed lens with a Leica M camera? That’s exactly
