Don’t you just love those photos with the dark gritty effects? Or the ones with the soft and dreamy look? As always in photo processing, these styles can be achieved many different ways! In this video demonstration, I will show you the easiest way to add dramatic and cinematic styles to your photos in Lightroom using split toning. The effects you will see in this … [Read more...] about Easy Cinematic Styles in Lightroom
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How to Use the Dodge and Burn Technique in Photo Processing
Dodging and burning is an easy and effective way to make portions of your image lighter or darker. So why is it so confusing to understand how it works? Because the terminology comes from the old darkroom days when processing photos was a two stage process. First we made the NEGATIVE by exposing the film to light. Just like when you make an image in your digital camera … [Read more...] about How to Use the Dodge and Burn Technique in Photo Processing
Starting a Photography Business – 3 Essential Tips
You love photography. You have a passion for it, and you're good at it. You'd love to start a photography business. But, what kind of business? How do you know what direction to go in? Since I've been in your shoes, I'd like to share with you the best advice I received, how I found my path, and the skills you'll need to make your business successful. 1. Start building … [Read more...] about Starting a Photography Business – 3 Essential Tips
10 Quick Must-Have Photography Tips
To create a truly great photograph, a lot of different things have to come together - both in the field and back at your computer. Getting any one of these things wrong can turn your dream shot into a snapshot! (We’ve all had that happen - don’t worry, you’re not alone!) Here are a few quick tips to remember when you’re in the field: 1. Choose Your Light When you find a … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Must-Have Photography Tips
How To Photograph Flowers
In this installment of "Great Subjects", we're going to look at how to approach flower photography for more creative and interesting photos that go beyond snapshots. Flower photography is one of the most popular types of photography, especially for amateurs. Perhaps it's because anyone can point their camera at a blooming rose, hit the shutter, and get a pretty good … [Read more...] about How To Photograph Flowers
How To Photograph Trees
In this instalment of "Great Subjects" we're going to be working on one of nature's most popular subjects: trees. You might be surprised to discover that there are so many different ways to photograph trees – different times, different places, different framing and compositional styles to use. Each tree is as unique as every person, and can be used to create an equally … [Read more...] about How To Photograph Trees