Lens Review: Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
The idea of a “walk-around” lens is nothing new in the world of photography. The need for a lens that can cover an enormous range of focal lengths is both practical from a functional and…
Using The Liquify Face Aware Tool in Photoshop – Video Tutorial
The Liquify tool in Photoshop has been around for quite some time now. But, not so long ago Adobe updated the tool and it now has Face Aware features built-in. And it’s great. This can…
Capturing Light: How Great Landscape Photography is no Accident
Landscape photography can be incredible. It can capture some of the most breath-taking vistas nature has to offer; but capturing those images is no easy task. Unlike street photography, there is little room for point…
6 Tips & Tricks to Create a Stunning Wedding Photography Website
If you’re building a site as a wedding photographer, the underlying reason is to get more clients. For that reason, you want to get it right. You want to make sure that you’ve got the…
The Professional Photog: Things We Don’t See
Everyone with a smart phone is a photographer these days. And with all the great lenses, filters and other tools, we can get great pics of our meals, our kids, a sunset, and that cute…
Pet Photography 101: An Introduction
Pets are often considered family members. They share special moments with us, and we treat them like our children or loved ones. We celebrate their birthdays and rejoice whenever they achieve a milestone. We take…
Video Color Grading 101: Things You Need to Know
Successfully telling a visual story relies greatly on colors. Colors invite the senses; they give life and meaning. They help describe images or objects. They attract and engage the audience. Colors help make stories easier…
So You Want to Become a Street Photographer?
Street photography presents a challenge in photography in a way that other genres and styles won’t be able to. For one thing, you’ll need to come out of your shell and really interact with total…
A Year After Mirrorless
The decision to leave my tried and true dSLR setup behind wasn’t one that I made easily nor should it have been. Switching from a traditional camera setup to full-frame mirrorless made me feel uneasy…
5 Essentials of Visually Stunning Photographer’s Blog
You’ve probably heard this one before: if you’re a photographer, then you need to have a blog. The blog practically serves as your virtual portfolio, but it also gives you the opportunity to present short…
How To Successfully Incorporate Water Into Your Landscape Photographs
What’s one of the best, most versatile subjects that you’ll ever have the opportunity to capture? Water! Water is an ideal way to add instant drama, depth, and interest to your images. Whether you capture…
9 Great Tips for Enhancing Your Photos Using Fill Flash
While many photographers tend to avoid the use of flash or other light modifications in their photography, there are times when the addition of a fill flash can greatly enhance a composition. We all love…