If you do a lot of color photography, it follows that you need to have skillful control of colors. You must be able to use it to best present the story or message of your photos. Using presets and LUTs created by other photographers is a quick way to get
Colors aren’t just visual elements in your photos; they evoke emotions and tell a story. Mastering the basics of color theory can elevate your photography from good to breathtaking. The magic of the Color Wheel Imagine a rainbow transformed into a circle – that’s the color wheel! It’s your key
At some point in your photography journey, you’ll notice how important color is in delivering the message, emotion or story behind your images. As such, getting the colors right is an important step in post-processing your photos, but can also be a tedious part of the workflow. However, knowing about color theory
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo out there, whether by legendary photographers or your favorite photographer
If you’re in need of a creative exercise for developing your eye for details, getting into architecture photography is one of your options. You can think of photographing architecture as hunting for art in the unlikeliest places and the most unexpected mix of things. Such is what I experience whenever
A common question is what light painting tools I recommend for light painting for night photography. Here’s what I recommend — and why. I’ll start with the most inexpensive light painting choices and work my way up. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used
Light painting isn’t just about what you are illuminating. It’s also about shadows. Embrace the flexibility of handheld light painting through the art of shadows. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is
Joshua Tree National Park is fantastic for night photography. How can light painting help take your desert photo to the next level? What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a technique that uses a
The RGB Critter BT LED handheld light has nearly infinite colors and uses an app for control. But is it easier to use for light painting subjects than its confusing predecessor? What are the Ants on a Melon RGB Critter lights? Created by Ants on a Melon, the line of
Why should you photograph in color if you want an image to be black and white? After all, if we know we want black and white, what does it matter? Photographing in color, converting to black and white later With most digital cameras, I would encourage you to photograph in
Color plays a major role in photography. It can enhance an already well-captured photo and vice versa. With that said, how much do you know about digital color? I believe it is safe to say that we are now living in a predominantly digital world. We as a society are
How to fix color cast in photos can be a tricky thing to do. I find I get the worst color cast problems when I am photographing events, because stylish, fancy lighting for mood almost never translates into good lighting for photos. Radiant Photo has a new tool that can
