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In the world of commercial photography, a photographer “licenses” rather than “sells” their images. This comes at an extra cost to the photographer’s fee and expenses. If you work with commercial or editorial clients, you’ll need to have a photo licensing agreement in place. This should state the parameters around…
By Darina Kopcok
The high pass filter is one of the most commonly used filters in Photoshop. It’s a tool that can be used to sharpen images by boosting their edge detail. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use the high pass filter in Photoshop to improve…
By Joris Hermans
Lighting is one of the main challenges of macro photography. Getting the light exactly right or not blocking the subject with your lens can be difficult. With the right techniques and the right lighting accessories, you can get perfect macro shots every time. Continue reading for everything you need to…
By Chad Verzosa
Photoshop brushes are useful for all Photoshop users. You can buy sets of brushes but there are also tons of free Photoshop brushes available. In this article, I’ll show you how to install and use them. What Are Photoshop Brushes You don’t need to be an illustrator to use Photoshop…
By Joris Hermans
The Lightroom spot removal tool is a powerful tool for removing unwanted spots or blemishes from your photos. It’s easy to use and can help you quickly improve the appearance of your images. In this article, we’ll show you how to use the spot removal tool in Lightroom and provide…
By Natalia Robert
We’ve all been there. You’re out with friends, enjoying a night on the town, when someone suggests that you take a funny photo. And suddenly, you’re stuck. What can you do to make yourself look silly in front of everyone? It’s not as easy as it seems. In fact, taking…
By Taya Ivanova
The switch from film to digital has created thousands of creative possibilities. And levitation photography is one of those fun and surreal things you must try. Today, I’ll explain exactly how to create the effect of a floating person in your photo. Gear for Levitation Photography There are a…
By Joris Hermans
Blowing out the highlights or underexposing the shadows destroys the detail in your images. It leaves the resulting photo lackluster. Understanding dynamic range can help keep these details intact. From skies in landscape photos to shadows in street photography. Learn how to get the most dynamic range out of your…
By Hillary Grigonis
Photoshop grids and guides are tools to make editing your photos easier. Use them if you need to straighten lines in a photo or when creating a layout. In this article, I’ll show you how to use them both. How Do You Make a Photoshop Grid? We’ll start with the…
By Joris Hermans
Knowing how to whiten teeth in Lightroom (and eyes!) is a great skill to have. That’s because sometimes eyes and teeth might have an unflattering tint in your portraits. That’s when you’ll need to whiten eyes and teeth in Lightroom to make your portraits pop. Here’s how to do it, all…
By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez
The clarity tool in Lightroom can add an extra punch of textures and details to your photos. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use it and what types of images are best suited for this tool. Using a Clarity Tool: What Does Clarity Mean? Clarity is a type…
By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez
If I said holster, it would no doubt conjure up images of John Wayne twirling his gun after dispensing with an enemy. This Trilens holster is no different, except you aren’t stuck in the Wild West wearing chaps. It is, however, a great way to help with shooting your subjects.…
By Expert Photography