Photography For Beginners

Are you looking to add shapes other than a boring old circle or square to your designs? You can add a ton of Photoshop custom shapes to your photos. In this article, I’ll even show you how to make your own custom Photoshop shapes. How to Use the Custom Shape…

Candid street photography captures unique and authentic moments in time. This street photography sub-genre can be challenging if you’re new to it. You need to have the right kind of gear. You need sharp camera skills. And shooting good candid street photography takes confidence. Don’t let any of that discourage…

Learn how symbolism in photography connects visible subjects with ideas. Explore image examples, cultural context, and a simple exercise using light and composition.

Adobe Lightroom has included a clone tool since version one. Post-processing using cloning in Lightroom has continued to become easier and more efficient with every new Lightroom version. Lightroom processing is ideal for photographers who prefer a non-destructive editing environment. This includes cloning in Lightroom. No matter how much you…

Revisit the 20 photographers in our original 2019 young-talent selection. Explore their portrait, fashion, travel, and conceptual work through source links and ideas for your own photography.

The debate continues on about which are better prime lenses or zoom. Which lens is “best” will really depend on the type of photography you do. If you shoot sports or wildlife photography, you may need a zoom lens to be able to catch fast action shots. If you shoot…

These days, everyone is on Instagram. But did you know that you can make money on Instagram? As a photographer, you’re already creating products that can be sold. Instagram is a perfect place to showcase your portfolio. Set Up Instagram Shopping to Make Money On Instagram and Sell Your Products…

Want to add a subtle effect to your photos to draw the viewer’s attention? Adding a vignette in Photoshop will do just that. In this article, I’ll show you three different ways to create a vignette effect. Creating a Vignette in Photoshop The vignette effect is probably as old as…

Are your photos missing some punch or atmosphere? Color Dodge is a great way to add color and contrast. You can use Color Dodge in different ways. Often, it’s used in combination with Color Burn, but we’ll start with just Color Dodge. How to Use Color Dodge in Photoshop This…

In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a simple, versatile and affordable wood backdrop. You can use this DIY wood backdrop for many of your photography projects. You can use it for objects, food photography backgrounds, portraits, headshots, and even for baby pictures. How to Make a…

Outdoor weddings sound like the perfect chance to capture great photos. After all, you don’t have to worry about blur and high ISOs from shooting in a dimly lit indoor venue. But outdoor wedding photography comes with its own set of challenges. These include uneven lighting, bright sun, dark shadows,…

In this article, I’m going to give you 8 tips for amazing black and white macro photography. You’ll come away with the ability to take stunning black and white macro shots. How to Create Stunning Black and White Macro Photography: Tip 1 – Shoot Using the Best Light Amazing black…