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Do you want to take your black and white photos to the next level? Read on for some great black and white photo ideas! Understanding manual camera settings, composition, and lighting is a great start. But this article goes beyond basic black and white photography tips and into more advanced ones. It’s…
By Heather Joy Milne

Modern cameras have quite a few autofocus modes for you to choose from. But they’re only useful if you know what they are and what each of them do. When do you choose single focus over continuous focus or vice versa? If you don’t know what that means, this article is…
By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez

You’ve just finished a photo shoot. But when you take a look at your photos, the light just isn’t right. Is it dull and boring? Don’t worry! You can create your own lighting effects in Adobe Photoshop. This article will show you how to add cool Photoshop lighting effects to your…
By Simon Bond

Unlock the power of Photoshop masking with this beginner’s guide. Learn the essential techniques to seamlessly blend and manipulate images for professional-level results. In this article, we’ll discuss how to do Photoshop masking basics. Photoshop Masking Basics Photoshop masking determines what parts of a layer are visible and what parts…
By Hillary Grigonis

Impressionist photography is a unique genre that encourages artists to break the rules. You can use blurred subjects, movements, and crooked lines in this creative process. The impressionist style might look complicated, but it’s quite easy to master. It’s also a fun way to express yourself. Impressionist Photography: What is It…
By Taya Ivanova

Creating a reflection in Photoshop is a great way to add depth and interest to an image. There are several ways to create a reflection, but the most common is to use the Mirroring tool. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a realistic reflection in Photoshop using…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

Do you want to learn how to layer photos on an iPhone? Your iPhone’s native camera app doesn’t have a function that lets you superimpose images, but the good news is, there are tons of photo editing apps you can download to let you do that. The Superimpose X app…
By Chad Verzosa

A blurred background draws the focus to what’s important. It also often plays a part in differentiating the professional portrait from the casual snapshot. But how, exactly, do you create a blurry background? Through a mixture of gear, settings, and subject placement. Here’s how. What You’ll Need to Create a…
By Hillary Grigonis

Vibrance gives muted colors more attention; saturation makes a broader color adjustment. Compare the original Lightroom examples and learn which Adobe control to use.
By Taya Ivanova

Christmas photography is a wonderful way to experiment with your still life and general photography skills. You can play with Christmas lights to create amazing bokeh. Or take advantage of traditional baking and elaborate festive decorations for fun portraits or Christmas still life. If you’re not yet in a Christmas…
By Dina Belenko

I’d love to just pick up my camera and take photos for clients. No fuss, no muss. The reality is a little different. Once you start charging for your services, you need to consider the paperwork to be a legal photography business. So what type of photography license, permits, or…
By Natalia Robert

Have you ever tried taking iPhone night photography and ended up with blurry results? We’ll show you a few essential tips to create consistent night images next time you go out and shoot. Downloading a Third-Party App for iPhone Night Photography With Manual Settings The iPhone’s native camera app does…
By Chad Verzosa