One of my favorite things to do in photography is finding patterns. Like most people, I am drawn to patterns, textures and repetition. As fascinating as patterns and textures can be on their own, photographs of these elements are invariably improved when a pattern or texture is interrupted by something
Technology has been constantly at work to make it easier for us to take beautiful photos. We can now leave many of the controls to the camera. Image quality and low light performance also continue to get better. As such, can we essentially focus our attention more to creating impactful
I was on the hunt for wall art to match my lovely yellow and turquoise shower curtain and decided to make my own photo mandala artwork. A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as
In part one of this three-part mini-series, I looked at filling in gaps and expanding your frame. In part two we are looking at blurring the background, adding some texture and simple lighting effects to really enhance the image further. As mentioned in the video click this link to download
I had a chance to run out to Joshua Tree National Park in California. This is where I began learning night photography. I photograph a lot of abandoned sites. This came about in part because I have a multi-book deal that encourages this sort of thing. Truthfully, however, I just
We all go through a creative slump. Some bounce back quickly while others struggle and live in this prolonged agony wondering when it will end. They need a slight glimpse of inspiration to get them on track. Textures can be that spark to ignite creativity and give you the inspiration
It’s easier than ever to make cool layered templates with LuminarAI. Here’s how to create your very own in four easy steps! Step 1: Open and edit your picture in LuminarAI Go ahead and open your file in the software (I like to drag and drop it on my Mac).
LuminarAI is making advances. Today I’m working with textures and creating an artistic image using techniques that are a bit different from I am used to. There are no layers in LuminarAI as I am used to working with in Photoshop. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t the ability to
Adding a signature or a watermark to your images lets the public know who took the photo. Applied correctly, this can be a great form of advertisement and a chance to give yourself a little notoriety. When applied incorrectly — the signature or watermark is so big, it distracts the
If you want to dive into the elements of nature, you only need to follow the call of plants, said St. Petersburg-based freelance photographer Erika Parfenova. To prove this, we only have her “Botanical Garden” macro photography series to check out. If you find inspiration and creative energy in lush
Textures can easily give your photos new unique looks, especially when you’re trying to achieve a vintage or grungy look. In this video, learn how to add a creative touch of bokeh using the Texture Overlay tool in Luminar.
If you’re looking for new ways to add a unique view to your photographs, try adding a texture overlay. Textures can bring a different look no matter what genre of photography you’re working with. Matt Suess has come up with a Photo Texture 100 Variety Kit, coming with four different
