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Learning how to photograph the moon is a gateway niche to astrophotography. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require as much equipment as star or Milkyway photography. This article will take you through how to photograph the moon. We’ll look at settings, gear, techniques, and tips used by professionals to…
By Andrea Minoia
Today, we’ll have some fun with lighting and custom bokeh shapes. We show you how to create photos of fun light shapes. All you need to make bokeh shapes is your camera, some craft supplies, light, and a little imagination! We’ll start with a little background on how you create…
By Jenn Mishra
Do you enjoy taking photos but find yourself buried in unprocessed images? This article is for you! We give you our top 10 photo editing tips for speeding up your workflow. I do most of my post-processing in Adobe Lightroom Classic. But the basic principles apply regardless of the editing…
By Jenn Mishra
Lens flare photography is a technique that can be used to create unique and interesting photos. In this article, we’ll discuss what lens flare photography is and how to use it to create beautiful and eye-catching photos. We’ll also provide a few tips on how to get the most out…
By Joshua Dunlop
It’s a good idea to import Lightroom presets. That’s because Lightroom presets are post-processing recipes. They are like filters. In one click, you can completely change the look and style of your image. You don’t need to be a post-processing master for your photos to have a professional look. In…
By Jenn Mishra
Shooting with the aperture wide open is a really good way of taking soft, naturally lit photos, as the aperture produces a shallow depth of field, and allow the maximum amount of light in. It’s also a great way of drawing the viewers eye to a certain part of the photo, as the majority of the photo will be out of focus.
By Jenn Mishra
Abstract macro photography refers to an image of something that isn’t easily recognizable. And macro photographers often achieve such results from everyday objects! These images exploit the use of patterns and colors. They arrest the eye and invite the viewer to explore the image. Shooting abstract macro photography brings its…
By David Baxter
Butterfly photography is a great way to capture the color and grace of these incredible creatures. Combining the right techniques to shoot butterflies with the right tips to find them gives you the best chance of getting the best butterfly shots. Continue reading for everything you need to know about…
By Chad Verzosa
Learning how to use Adobe Lightroom can be daunting. Especially on your own. Contrastly are online specialists in training users in Lightroom and other products. Decoding Lightroom is a comprehensive online video course that’s designed for photographers who want to get the most out of their software subscription. This review…
By Gabor Holtzer
The GoPro Max is not the usual incremental evolution of the famous GoPro action camera. Rather, it is a new interpretation of the action cam. It shares some of the looks and many of the features. But GoPro says that it is three cameras in one. And one of those…
By Anabel Dflux
The Content Aware Fill tool in Adobe Photoshop is an action all creative photographers must become familiar with. It allows you to seamlessly eliminate certain objects that could ruin your photo. You can apply these transformations in many situations. You can use it in photos with loved ones where people…
By Jenn Mishra
Adobe Lightroom is a great tool. But if we’re honest, mastering Lightroom can be quite daunting. Perhaps equally daunting is choosing a course to help with learning its many capabilities. So it can be reassuring to learn that there is a course available from SLR Lounge. I’ve reviewed several of…
By Gabor Holtzer