Editing and improving an image in Photoshop or Lightroom isn’t just a matter of applying a filter and being done with it. In this video, I will walk you through the whole process of editing…
Industrial photography is not as glamorous as fashion photography, or candid like street photography. But, it is just as interesting, important and challenging. The concept of industrial photography is to take photos of equipment, products,…
Silhouettes are not only gorgeous to look at, but they’re also relatively simple to shoot properly. This makes them an easy and straightforward subject that can give you extra mileage and impact with your audience.…
While most of us are after clear, sharp photos, sometimes it pays to introduce intentional some blur into your images. Intentional blur is much more than just a happy accident. When used correctly, blur can…
As we’ve discussed many times on Contrastly, getting your photos sharp is the most essential part of photography. But you can make your focusing more accurate and even a bit simpler with these handy hints!…
Dramatic, eye-catching and gorgeous, sun flares can be that extra something special in your images that prompt viewers to take a longer look. Understandably, modern camera equipment is designed to reduce flare as much as…
A lot of people don’t know much about metering modes, or even what they do. The metering modes are basically your in-camera metering mode. The metering is standardized so that it sees your subject and…
A strong focal point is one of the most important aspects of a composition. Without a solid point of interest, photos tend to look cluttered and disjointed. There’s nothing to grab the viewer’s attention or…
One of the most basic things in photography is focusing, but it’s also one of the most challenging things you have to master to become a viable photographer that clients will want to hire. This…
If there is an advantage the United States has over almost anywhere in the world, it’s the wide variety of climates and topography that the country encompasses. This makes for great driving, but also makes…
Food photography is not as easy as it looks. It’s more than just making food look pretty. Food photography is all about sending a message; the message that the food on the table wants to…
Every pro photographer has made the odd, usually humorous, mistake. Mostly, we tend to keep quiet about it in order to maintain the ‘illusion’ that we know what we’re doing! But, for your amusement, here…