There's a lot to keep in mind when it comes to printing. Whether you order from a print lab or have an at-home printer like the Epson SureColor P800, selecting the right type of paper is important depending on the look you want to achieve. In this video from LinkedIn Learning, Ben Long walks us through the different types of paper you should consider, and the differences you'll see. Paper choice for prints from The Practicing Photographer by Ben Long Transcript Photo printing is a complex subject. Fortunately, I have an entire course on … [Read more...] about Understanding different paper types for printing
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Portrait Tips: Try color to liven up a shoot
I know, I know, I'm always saying that the background is just in the back and the important thing is your subject. It kinda drives me crazy when photographers pull their hair trying to find backgrounds for their shoots. The most important thing in a picture is the person and their expression, the second is the light, and the background is way down the list. Nonetheless, the background needs to be there, and using a paper background gives you many options and can even add some energy to your shoot. Unlimited colors, unlimited fun Paper … [Read more...] about Portrait Tips: Try color to liven up a shoot
Quick Tip: Print on Luster paper for vibrant photos
Luster paper, also called satin, pearl, and sometimes semi-gloss, is a premium finish on a heavier paper. It’s normally the number one choice for photographers. It offers the vibrant colors of glossy with the finger-resistant finish of matte. Want to learn more? Check out this article, “5 Tips for Printing Your Photos” … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Print on Luster paper for vibrant photos
5 Tips for Printing Your Photos
We Live in the Most Photographed Century Thanks to point-and-shoot cameras, lower prices on professional DSLRs, and cell phones, of course, we live in the most photographed century ever. This is exciting—but for some reason, people are not printing as much. It can’t be price, prints are cheaper now than they have ever been. It can’t be lack of print labs, there are lots of local and online print labs. This leads me to believe people may not realize how easy it is to print their cherished photos. Let’s take the mystery out of printing and get … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Printing Your Photos
A Tip from Hollywood: Outdoor Portrait
The other day I received a photo attached with a text message from Hollywood shooter Mike Kubeisy. He was on the set of NCIS LA photographing what they call "Afghani" mugshots of the stuntmen for the show. The message read,Do you understand what I did?. We often send messages like these to challenge each other to think outside the box. This simple challenge intrigued me so much I stopped eating lunch and analyzed the image carefully. It was an outdoor set up for a portrait head shot, but what was Mike really trying to tell me? Camera "T" … [Read more...] about A Tip from Hollywood: Outdoor Portrait
