Once you get over the first hurdle in actually calibrating your monitor for the first time (like me when I was a complete newbie), you have to remember how often you need to recalibrate. I had no idea how much I needed to do it. I remember a few years
If you are like me, then one of your favorite things about photography is the ability to be creative. There is no better feeling than having a creative concept in your head, planning the execution behind the photoshoot, then seeing your creative concept come to life through a photograph. Sometimes
You can create star trails in Photoshop in three easy steps. It’s really quite easy! Star trails are magical. They show the celestial movements of the stars over a long period of time. And they’re easy to create. You’ve taken some photos of the night sky in succession, one right
Coming from a landscape photography background, I’ve shied away over the years from learning about off-camera flash. I told myself that I didn’t need it. But if I’m being honest, I was just overwhelmed at the thought of learning a whole new skill set. I convinced myself that I was a
Maybe I am the only person who did not know this feature existed, but I bet I’m not! I have long been a fan of Sony cameras. However, while they can work in the dark, I always say they can’t see in the dark! This makes it near impossible to
Learning is an essential aspect of human development that should continue throughout our lives. While many people believe that age is a significant barrier to learning, research has shown that we are never too old to learn. Whether it is acquiring new skills or knowledge, there are numerous benefits of
NAB Show is around the corner. This epic show for broadcasters and other video professionals coincides with meetings and industry sessions galore. If you’ve ever been on the fence about going to the show, but thought that it may not be for you because you are a photographer, social media
Fun little afternoon project to capture some action shots, there are two ways to get your action photo, one involves some Photoshop and the other consists of some patience! What you need Camera Gear This is just what I used, but you could shoot outdoors and just use a white
Whether it’s cocktails or mocktails, it’s those little details that can make all the difference in your photos. Capturing the perfect drop is easy with a few food photography tips and tricks. Ice cubes and condensation, garnishes and staging … these are what make all the difference. Throw in the
Get ready to enhance your creativity and efficiency at the upcoming Adobe MAX conference. For those of you interested in video production and digital media, this free virtual conference has numerous sessions for you. Here are five sessions you don’t want to miss. Premiere Pro: Essential Editing Skills October 26,
I’ve just started practicing a new sport: Climbing. It reminds me when I was starting photography… And how we all start at the bottom.
This is an age-old question, well, as old as digital photography and DSLR are at any rate. Should you shoot in RAW or JPEG? Many cameras are set to JPEG straight out of the box, so why bother to change? What’s the difference? When an image is captured in a
