Beware of these five beginner’s blunders in post-processing portraits
Blunders. Mistakes. Doing too much or too little. It happens to most of us when we start out. Here are some that beginners typically do
Blunders. Mistakes. Doing too much or too little. It happens to most of us when we start out. Here are some that beginners typically do
Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is
Most photographers will tell you that a good tripod is one of the most important equipment investments you can make for your photography. But, just
I created this photograph at WPPI in Las Vegas. I was at the ClickProps Studio Backdrops booth. This company makes over 500 backdrops in various
Composition for kids is a relatively easy and fun thing for them to learn. I have vivid memories of my dad sharing his love of
I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in tripods. If I photograph a series of photos for stacking for
Architecture is all around us. Sometimes we use our cameras to create art from what we see instead of merely capturing moments. Here are a
So often someone will take the time to light the talent to look great but forget to light the background and give the image some
Over the years I have had to learn many things “the hard way”. Hopefully, the below tips will help you in harsh environments. Humidity: Let
When packing for trips, I find myself seesawing between my Fuji X system and Nikon DSLRs. We do underwater, street, nature and landscape photography. Do
The term “texture” is a catch-all term for adding either abstract images, detailed photos, or patterns of different surfaces, like metal, cracked paint, sand, etc. as an overlay on your image. This is a type of “compositing”, combining multiple images into one finished work. Adding textures to your images can change the mood, create special effects, strengthen the composition, or help better tell a story. These five concepts will help you add textures more easily, realistically, and quickly in Adobe Photoshop
I’ve been frequently asked to help take pictures (with a cellphone) simply because I’m a photographer and therefore MUST make better pictures than those coming