Andrea Minoia

Have you ever looked back at the days when you were starting out with photography? Everything was so fun and thrilling. Where has all that excitement gone? You might be stuck in a photographic rut or looking for some creative photographic ideas. Photoelasticity is an easy and fun project you…

Night landscape photography can be challenging to get right straight away. Most photographers find the difference in available natural light difficult. But with the right knowledge, you’ll get the hang of it in no time. Continue reading for all of the tips and tricks you need to master nighttime landscape…

One of the most crucial aspects of portrait editing is also one of the most difficult. This is smoothing your model’s skin. Smoothing the skin is particularly important for female portraits. It can also be beneficial for some styles of male portraiture. In this article, we will see how to…

Have you ever wondered where to showcase your astrophotography images at full resolution? Or where to get real feedback on how specific astrophotography gear performs? Or to discuss your hobby with other astrophotographers? Wonder no more. AstroBin is the answer. Read our AstroBin review to know how this site can…

As an amateur astrophotographer, you know that capturing the night sky requires more than just a good camera. You need software that can help you process your photos to bring out the best in them. Here’s our list of the best astrophotography software. The Benefits of Using Lightroom and Photoshop…

Photography is all about light, and that light is often sunlight. Even at night, when you photograph the Moon and the planets, you are working with sunlight. But have you ever tried to take pictures of the Sun itself? This article will introduce you to the many wonders of sun…

Have you ever heard the expression ‘the devil is in the details’? In photography, the devil is Chromatic Aberration (CA). In this article, you will learn how to deal with CA. First, by minimising it in-camera. Then, by correcting it in post-processing with Adobe Lightroom. What Is Chromatic Aberration? Chromatic…

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has a new Texture slider that can be used to control the amount of texture in an image. This slider is found in the Effects panel and is available in the Develop module. We’ll show you how to use the texture slider in Lightroom. Understanding the New…

Fisheye lenses are like the weirdos of all photographic lenses. This is because of their ultra-wide field of view and strong optical distortions. Many photographers consider fisheyes to be toy lenses, only good for some funny snapshot. In reality, it is easy to create cool fisheye photos that aren’t just…

If you are into portrait photography, you know you can light your subject in many different ways. But have you heard of short and broad lighting? In this article, I will give you a short introduction to the use of short and broad lighting styles. What Does Broad Lighting and…

Astrophotography is the process of capturing photos of the night sky. It can be a very challenging hobby, but it’s also incredibly rewarding There are a few basic things you need to know in order to get started with astrophotography: how to choose the right camera and lens, how to…

The focal length you use will heavily influence the final look of your image. That’s why it’s important to know when to use a wide angle vs telephoto lens. In this article we’ll go through all you need to know about choosing between a short focal length vs a long…