The NEEWER F700 Field Monitor is a high-quality monitor that would excel at video, macro, fashion, studio, and commercial photography, as well as landscape. How useful would it be for night photography? NEEWER contacted me about reviewing this monitor. I mostly do night photography and do not do the other
Today I’m taking you inside Aperty Portrait, the new portrait retouching software from the makers of Luminar Neo, to show you exactly how I use it for fast, clean and consistent edits. If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to retouch portraits, batch process full galleries or jump between Lightroom,
Today I am walking you through a full edit of an aerial portrait of Jaslyn using Lightroom Classic and Aperty Portrait from Skylum, showing how to clean up backgrounds, remove distractions, refine lighting with masks, and apply quick professional retouching without ever touching Photoshop. If you want to see how
When I first started my photography business, one of the biggest things I struggled with was figuring out how I would stand out within my community. It’s no secret that photographers seem to be a dime a dozen (sorry), meaning we tend to lurk around practically every corner. Do a
When it comes to street photography, the first thing that often comes to mind is showing a slice of life with people going about their daily activities. Some photographers also do well in introducing us to interesting people through street portraits. However, if you’re more interested in depicting fascinating characters
Learn how to master studio lighting for portraits even without a model in this beginner-friendly tutorial. In Mastering Lighting: Studio Basics with Portraits, I’ll show you how to confidently practice lighting techniques using mannequins, wig heads, or even props at home. Whether you’re working with strobes, constant lights or a
As a beginner photographer, it is often difficult to know the best way to edit your photos so they look professional. In this video, I show you how to unlock the power of black and white photography, as we explore when monochrome is the right creative choice—and how to make
Experience has been an amazing teacher. However, at the risk of being labeled sexist, photographing men and women are two completely different experiences. I find it’s exponentially more important to be empathetic to women. In general, women tend to be considerably more self critical than men. I recognize this isn’t
Contrast is one of the most powerful tools in photography. It’s what gives an image depth, dimension, and impact. When used well, contrast can make a portrait leap off the screen or print, drawing the viewer’s eye exactly where you want it to go. But when misused or overlooked, an
Wide-angle lenses typically aren’t the first that comes to mind for shooting portraits. But those of us who are yet to try it are missing out on some interesting results. At least, that’s what I thought when I saw a recent portrait shoot challenge done by Manny Ortiz and Pierre
One of the predicaments many new photographers find themselves in is quite painful — they don’t have a robust portfolio of images to get new clients. Yet, they need new clients in order to fill their portfolio. It’s kind of a chicken and the egg type of situation, isn’t it?
Here’s how to unleash creativity by experimenting with innovative lighting styles in photography. Photography is a dance between light and shadows. In the world of portraiture, the way you wield light can transform a simple image into a masterpiece. Creativity knows no bounds, and when it comes to lighting styles
