Do you know all you need to know about copyright infringement? You are poised to hit publish for a post you’ve written and you think you’ve done your due diligence preparing it to go live on your blog. You have painstakingly edited and meticulously cited sources referenced throughout the article; but what about the images […]
Why Professional Photography As You Know It Is Dead
Do you have a voice and vision? Unless you have your own voice and vision, you are of no value as a professional photographer. So says artist rep Maren Levinson, founder of Redeye Represents in this interview with John Keatley. John Keatley, for those of you who are unfamiliar, is a award winning celebrity portrait photographer who has […]
Manual Mode – In 8 Minutes Learn the Basics to Get Better Photos
In order to get the best images from your camera you should understand the basics of how your camera works. Once you decide to move up from a point and shoot to a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) or an ICL (interchangeable-lens camera)[/easyazon_link], you will need to learn the basics of manual mode to get the […]
How to Make Your Vacation Photos Look Like Professional Travel Photos
Photoshop for Travel Photography One of my all-time favorite videos featuring Scott Kelby, from Kelby One (Save $20 off annual membership), hosting a seminar at B&H Photo in New York. Get 10% Off the KelbyOne Plus Annual Plan, and Save on Professional Online Photography Courses! Use Code “KOPLUS10” Now and SAVE! Although the video was shot […]
Using Photoshop to Create a HDR from a Single Image
High Dynamic Range photography increases the dynamic range of an image by recovering lost details in the highlights and the shadows. Typically, a photographer uses 3 to 7 separate exposures then combines the exposures using HDR software. The result can be subtle and can make an image more closely match what the human eye can […]
6 HDR Misconceptions That Still Exist
There’s a lot of debate about HDR. The topic can be contradictory because of the many misconceptions surrounding HDR photography. This causes a lot of confusion about the process. First, let’s talk about what HDR photography is; It’s a post process method that increases dynamic range by merging multiple exposures of the same scene. To […]