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Every photographer over time will build up a huge collection of photos. These can mount up into thousands of images on your hard drive. Without an adequate and efficient filing process, you may find that you cannot find images that you need to. Why is this important? The obvious reason is if you receive a […]
The world is full of amazing places to photograph. Some of these are natural landscapes or amazing cultural festivals. But arguably the most iconic are the famous monuments that we have all seen thousands of photos of. But does that mean they shouldn’t be photographed? These are rightly some of the most popular photo spots […]
A tripod is arguably the single most important accessory that a photographer has. Without a tripod, some photos will not be possible at all because a tripod isn’t just to take photos when it’s dark. Basically, any time that you want to capture something using a slow exposure you need a tripod. You won’t have […]
Photographing people is one of the most vital types of travel photos to cover off on any given trip. Often these are the types of photos that can really bring a destination to life and offer a unique view of the world. But there are different types of “people photos”. In this short guide, we […]
Taking a great travel photo might seem straightforward. You turn up to a location take a few shots and that’s that. If only… Great travel photography is a bit more complicated and time-consuming than that. Often newbie travel photographers are astonished at some of the reasons why their photos might not be turning out the […]
Editing your images effectively is one of the most critical parts of the whole photography process. The reality is that every single image will benefit from some level of editing even if it’s as simple as just cropping or straightening it. Whether you decide to edit your photos or not will come down to personal […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked by newbie photographers is if I can give them any landscape photography tips? Landscape photography is a popular genre of photography and one that most people will dabble in at some point. But being able to capture a great landscape shot isn’t straightforward or always […]
Even as a seasoned photographer, you may not have heard of the term “Color banding”. It is a common issue that you may encounter and occurs when you push the boundaries of colors in your file. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of the term. In this short article, we’ll discuss what it is, ideally […]
They say you haven’t arrived as an artist until someone steals your image. If you’ve ever had it happen, you know what a disheartening thing it is, you feel violated and very angry. There are even websites where you can take an image directly from social media and order a print of the image. So, […]
We’ve all seen these interesting images done with texture and if you have created them before, you know it’s a fairly simple way to give an image a new look. The reason I’m posting this today is that I found a way for you to get a free set of texture files. And in case […]
One of the common questions I’m asked during a training session is, “Now that my camera has been converted, can I clean my sensor?” What concerns most people they know that something was done to their camera’s sensor, but they are not entirely sure what. Yes, the self-cleaning function has been disabled, but the short […]
There’s something so satisfying in hiking to a location and capturing that one amazing shot. The long walk, the tiredness, the cold and wet all become worth it. But while it might seem pretty straightforward for hikers as to what they need to pack, as a photographer there are more things to consider. For one, […]
Sand dunes can be incredibly challenging to photograph. With the right lighting and subject, your sand dune photos can be brilliant and intriguing. But there are compositional challenges as well as general safety issues when photographing near sand. Good composition can be difficult because of the lack of points of interest in places like the […]
If you haven’t tried the new features associated with Photoshop 2021, you really should. The new Sky Replacement feature is so impressive. If you’ve ever done a sky replacement on your own, you know the process can be arduous and often frustrating. Adobe has incorporated an AI that makes the process quite easy. It is almost […]
1. Feel the scene you are shooting, let it affect you. Often times we as photographers rush thru the process of creating art. Modern-day life usually means we are always hurrying to get things done. Don’t do that with your art. Whether it’s taken you 30 seconds or 3 hours to get to this spot […]
Becoming a better travel photographer takes time and practice. But you also need to actively try to improve areas that you may struggle with. Some of these areas of improvement will include things like settings and specific scenarios. For example, you may struggle with capturing sharp photos when handholding the camera. So you will need […]
Behind the lens, winter is beautiful, dramatic, and eye-catching. Whether you are new to the photography scene or are already experienced behind the camera, winter is a unique time of the year for photography and to learn new skills. If you are prepared and know some do’s and don’t’s you will end up with some […]
“There is a perfect time to photograph anything”. It is one of the earliest things that I was taught as a photographer. But for anyone photographing outdoors, you will certainly know that you can’t always photograph things at the perfect time. Be it the weather or even a lack of time, sometimes you have to […]
Travel photography is something that everyone participates in. From your average tourist who has a point and shoot camera to a hobbyist or even semi-professional photographers. It is one of the fundamental parts of travelling. As a travel photographer, you will be looking for more than just holiday snaps. You’ll want to take the type […]
If the term “posterization” is unfamiliar to you, then the easiest way to visualize it, in a hyper-stylized form, is to look at the famous and iconic Obama “Hope” poster that became popular during 2008-2009. This poster spawned a decade of similarly distorted and abstract imitations and homages. So, if you weren’t already familiar with […]
