We are so lucky! We get to be present for the most memorable and special days in people’s lives. In fact, most of the time our pictures end up being the memory people keep from the day, the image in their mind is one of the photos we made. This
The Nik Collection has gotten its first update since being acquired in 2017 by DxO, offering full compatibility with the latest Mac and PC operating systems, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud products. The plugin suite is now fully functional and compatible with Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC 2018
Replacing a background of an image can be a challenge. The trick is to find the right background that has similar colors, tones, lighting and looks like it belongs with the main image. Here’s how to use Luminar’s Image Layer to add a night sky to an image. Start with
Category: Beauty Photographer: Foteini Zaglara “Catharsis“ Wet hair, running water, closed eyes. Is “Catharsis” the great feeling of a hot shower, or getting caught in a downpour that alters every previous thought? The tight crop, shallow focus, and soft window light make this photograph a mystery to be solved in the minds
In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You’ll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR. [Save $10 on
Category: Travel Photographer: Michael Hoffman – “A. J. Meerwald“ The light on the sails of this tall ship caught my eye. The black and white conversion is perfect for this to limit the distractions of all the buildings and activity on the shoreline and it also helps to make the shape of
Find Curves a little confusing? Try this simple tip. Most users will either use Curves a lot or they won’t use it at all. The Curves interface is more complex than Levels, which scares away many users. A Curves adjustment allows for up to 16 control points. This can significantly open
Every photographer, one day or another, will be asked to give away photos. This is something that most photographers either have a strict policy about or decide on a case-by-case basis. While the idea of giving away your work might be a tricky one to accept, it’s also something that
After several years with my trusty Drobo generation 3 RAID, it was starting to give me a few issues. And after trying all the troubleshooting steps and contacting support, I realized it was time for a new machine. Since my last Drobo purchase, much has changed. Drobo has introduced devices
As wedding season gets into full swing this month, honor the photographer who provides the happy couple with tangible memories. Thanks to the Shoppe Designs for this insight.
On a commercial shoot, last month, in San Jose, I needed to do a number of repeatable shots for the director on our video project. What that means is the director has a specific shot in mind. He told me where to start, where to end and what he wanted in-between.
Sensor dust is bound to impact our photographs at some time. But there’s a quick and easy way to visualize these spots — and get rid of them. Click the Spot Removal (Q) brush in Lightroom, and then underneath your photograph, you’ll see a checkbox and slider with the words “Visualize
