Photography is an art form that constantly evolves. One of the most fundamental aspects is the use of light. While artificial lighting offers control and precision, natural light remains a beloved yet often unpredictable element for photographers. Let’s look at some of the challenges when capturing moments in natural light
Watch me edit a portrait from start to finish in the newly updated and released Aperty software by Skylum. In this video, I take a portrait in flat light and add contrast, natural skin retouching, colour and tone, cleanup flyaways, add masks and more. Grab your copy of Aperty here.
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
Here’s a funny thing: Some photographers will ONLY use natural light, claiming they don’t NEED artificial light. Meanwhile, some studio photographers claim they ONLY use artificial light. Often (but not always), these photographers only use one or the other, as they haven’t really learned the power of the other. But
You probably already know how to use your camera to get the images you want. You might have a style that’s recognized a mile away, a repeatable workflow and people who love your photos. Well now what? Is it still enjoyable? What do you do to spur new growth? Consider
Katrina is a Sunshine Coast photographer who is producing beautiful work for clients based around the beaches and rural landscapes that make the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland Australia, such a stunning place to live. Her natural light lifestyle portraits are dreamy and evocative. Katrina, owner and photographer of Katrina Elizabeth
Radiant Photo has released V1.3 with new tools that will bring your editing game to the next level, no matter what your level of experience is. A key addition in Radiant Photo’s latest update are the new subject-aware Portrait tools, which feature 10-level skin tone detection. In this Radiant Photo
In the world of photography, light is the key element that can make or break an image. Natural light, with its warmth and authenticity, is often a preferred choice for photographers seeking to capture genuine moments. However, even the most beautiful natural light can be harsh and unforgiving at times.
Just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you can’t capture some gorgeous beach portraits. Don’t let the cooler weather put you off from going to the beach. Pass on the bikini and grab a lovely warm wool jumper and jeans for a casual fall or winter beach photoshoot. There
Capturing portraits in natural light can be a little tricky. In fall/autumn, depending on the time of day you are photographing your subject, there can be bright lights and deep shadows. Certain times of the day are better for shooting (early morning and late afternoon), but just not always possible.
Milk bath photography was all the rage a few years back. Back then, I was using a kiddie pool in the garage. It worked but had its drawbacks. So, when I was recently approached to do a rose petal milk bath with a more fashion twist, we decided to actually
Have you ever really stopped and looked at what’s out your front door? Or even your back door? Without ever leaving your property, sometimes it’s worth having a second look at what marvels you have. And not just for macro photography either. Look for hidden treasures I recently had a
