It’s important to believe in your photography skills, but it’s just as important to never stop improving. There are always new skills to learn and acquire. New mentors to learn from and be inspired by. So while it is a good thing to feel confident in your abilities, there is
Discover how trying new techniques and styles can help you develop your creative eye. Experimenting will also let you break free from creative blocks, improve your technical skills, find your niche and have fun in the process. I don’t care if you are just starting out or a seasoned veteran
Just got a new camera (or even a smartphone) for Christmas? With advanced camera technologies and smartphones, anyone can be a photographer with the click of a button. While this convenience is undoubtedly a positive aspect, it raises an important question: is relying on auto mode holding your photography back?
Are there gems in your photo library that were overlooked or rejected? Is there something earlier that you loved and considered finished? Look again, there may be new life in those older photographs. Over time your style and editing skills probably changed. What’s something you would update? Why did you
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,
The Law of the Universe dictates that we all make photos that suck. You and I, and all of us, should never break this law. Here’s why. It’s the human thing to do What kind of beings are we if we never make photos that suck? No one, whether we
Photography is one of the most accessible forms of art available to us today. With the prevalence of smartphones, almost anyone can capture a moment and share it with the world. But there’s a difference between taking a snapshot and creating a photograph. The former is simply a record of
At some points in our journey as photographers, we will encounter realities that can affect our motivation and interest in the craft. As with any creative activity, there will be moments of highs and lows. They will definitely have some impact in our work. But it’s also important that we
Modern cameras are a wonderful thing. They’ve made it to where everyone can capture a variety of images with relative ease. Still, I can’t help but wonder if modern cameras with all their bells and whistles might be having an impact on creativity. Now, I know there are already some
We all struggle from time to time with motivation and inspiration, as we try to live creative and productive lives. Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and realize that resting is OK. Rest is one of the best things you can do to feed your creative soul. Be
With restrictions curtailing the activities of many a portrait photographer, there is a way you can continue to practice, learn and grow, with a little help from a man’s best friend (or in my case, woman’s best friend). Meet Dexter, a 2.5-year-old Puggle (Pug crossed with a Beagle). Learning patience
You type word prompts into a field. A computer spits out an AI-generated image. Sorry, that’s not a photo, and you’re not a photographer. Call it something else. It’s an image, a picture, AI-generated art or a computer doodle. It doesn’t matter. Just don’t call it a photo. Why ain’t
