How To Be More Confident As A Photographer
I think most of us in creative fields can suffer from a lack of confidence in our own abilities. As a photographer and writer, everything I put out there is something I’ve ‘created‘ and, even…
A Primer on Environmental Portrait Photography
Many newspapers and magazines often come out with features of influential and inspiring people. These features come with photos that show the person profiled in their natural surroundings. So, if the person being featured is…
How To Use The Graduated Filter Tool In Lightroom
The graduated filter in Lightroom is an outstanding and powerful tool. Its value really can’t be overstated when it comes to processing your images, especially landscape photos. In this tutorial we’ll go through the process…
Shooting Dramatic Skies: What You Have to Know
This is for all those photographers who enjoy being awe-struck by what they’re shooting: Nothing captures mood in photography quite like overcast skies, but it’s not as straightforward as just snapping away when you see…
13 Amazing Tips & Tricks for Snow Photography
Unless you happen to live in a warm part of the world, then there’s a good chance that each winter you find yourself staring out the window at a blanket of white, wistfully wondering how…
How To Get Ahead With Your Photography In 2016
Before you start panicking, this isn’t going to be a motivational speech about how to get ahead in business! I’m still a photographer, writer and creative person before anything else. But January is usually a…
Get Inspired: 9 Sure-Fire Ways To Find Photography Inspiration
Do you love photography, but find yourself lacking motivation? If so, then there’s a good chance that you need a fresh dose of inspiration. Inspiration is the driving force behind every great piece of art…
5 Fun Things You Can Do With Your Wide Angle Lens
When most people think of a wide angle lens, they imagine being able to “fit more into an image.” But while it’s true that a wide angle will indeed give your images a wider perspective,…
How To Declutter A Scene In Photoshop – Video Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to capture a scene, whether it’s a landscape or a street photo, but because the location is so popular, there’s people everywhere? How can you effectively shoot this scene, and then…
The Basic Rules of Photography Etiquette
Photography etiquette is something that you don’t hear about too often, as photographers are usually concerned about the latest shooting technique to get the best-looking photos and taking care of their digital cameras properly. Of…
How To Develop A Photo Using Lightroom Presets As A Starting Point
Lightroom presets are awesome, no question there. But they’re often meant as a way to kick-start your post-processing workflow. Presets can help you save a lot of time by applying many complex adjustments in a…
The 6 Most Interesting Cameras of 2015
There are so many new cameras appearing on the market these days, but some are undoubtedly more interesting than others! With both mirrorless and DSLR cameras being produced in droves, it can be difficult for…