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The vital how-to's for photography enthusiasts: how to create the perfect camera setup, capture the perfect picture, edit your photos and beyond.
How To Use Color Gels in Studio Lighting
Most people have seen at least one or two shots that seem to have a burst of colored lighting that highlights a person's face. It's a beautiful look that emits emotion and is excellent for highlighting a person's cheekbones. Unless it's a shot done outdoors near neon lights, chances are the effect you're looking at is done using color gels.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
10 Stunning Alternative Process Photography Styles
Did you know that you can print your photos on other processes other than just film? It's true, you don't have to devote all of your photos onto boring film. There are tons of other alternative processes you can use to bring out your photos in the most unique and diverse ways. Processes that make your photos look old, sketched out, or even make your photos look burnt onto paper. There are so many ways to play with photography processes.
By James Fangs8 years ago in Photography
Creative Mediums to Print Your Photos On. Top Story - March 2018.
Paper isn't the only thing that you can print your photos on. There is a wide variety of surfaces and mediums where you can show off your best photos on. When you print your photos on paper, the only thing you can do with it is simply hanging it in a frame. And honestly, just how many paper photos can you hang around your house? Don't you want to print your photos on other cool objects to really make use of them?
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Photography
How To Develop Film with Coffee
You may have heard the rumor that you can develop film using Orange Juice. Both Mythbusters and photography-loving forum members have argued that this is not the case. But you can develop film with coffee and Vitamin C powder, and in doing so tap into your inner MacGyver!
By Devon Thomas8 years ago in Photography
Tips to Improve Low-Light Photography
If there's one thing that always seems like such a shame, it's how beautiful some low-light scenes can be and how hard it can be to capture them on film. As a photographer, it almost feels criminal that so many great nighttime shots get missed simply because the lighting isn't strong enough to pick up on camera.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Photography
10 Lightroom Hacks Every Photographer Should Know
Adobe's Lightroom is one of the top editing softwares on the market, and with this comes responsibility, lots to learn, and plenty of opportunities. From simply keyboard shortcuts to speeding up your app's reaction time, these Lightroom hacks are sure to transform your editing skills.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Photography
Black and White Photography Tips from an Amateur
From exposure settings to lighting, there's always tips that a professional photographer would give us. Most of the time, I consider myself an amateur, although my instructors and classmates (along with family members and friends) have stated that my photographs are high-quality and professional. Before we continue, let me tell you my age: I am 20 years of age, turning 21 this August of 2018. I don't consider myself a professional not because of my age, but because of my experience.
By Katherin Partida8 years ago in Photography
Ways to Shoot Photos That Are Razor Sharp
If there's one thing that photographers always know what to do, it's figuring out ways to capture action in a photo. A photo that has action is one that often has sharp details that help the viewer get a feeling that it's something happening in the moment.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
10 Tips for Taking Holiday Photos. Top Story - March 2018.
Attempting to take holiday photos is almost impossible, only if you're trying to capture perfectly posed photos with everyone in it. It's nearly impossible to get everyone together into a couple of photos. And even when you do get everyone together, the pictures comes out blurry from the lights in the background, the point of view isn't aligned properly, and overall they're all unprofessional-looking photos.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Photography
Common Portrait Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes that both beginners and pros are guilty of, these are the top ten portrait lighting mistakes that you should avoid to perfect your craft. Discover what problems are affecting your work, and you'll be able to capture the ultimate shot in no time.
By Leanna Davis8 years ago in Photography
Tips for Shooting Waterfall Photos
Waterfalls are beautiful, and tend to be a perfect choice for nature photographers that want to have Instagram-worthy shots. In fact, many of the best nature photographers on Instagram choose to use waterfalls in their shot because they are so majestic.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Photography
