Kevin Landwer-Johan
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How to Use Lightroom Smart Previews to Speed Up Your Workflow
Lightroom smart previews are a fabulous tool to speed up your workflow and make it more flexible. Working with smart previews in Lightroom means you do not need to keep your RAW files hard drive connected to your computer. This makes life easier if you prefer to edit photos in…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Create Lightroom Light Leaks (Step by Step)
If you’re looking to add some creative flair to your photos, you may be wondering how to create light leaks in Lightroom. It’s a fun and easy process that can add an interesting element to your images. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create Lightroom light leaks. What…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Shoot Key Light Photography (Photography Lighting 101)
When it comes to photography, the key light is one of the most important elements in any photo shoot. It’s the main light source, and as such, it determines the overall look and feel of your photos. Here are some tips on key light photography. Key Light Photography: What Is…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Use Incident Light vs Reflected Light in Photography
Light is the essence of photography. Without light, you cannot make a photograph, no matter how good your camera is. The more we can appreciate light, the better photographers we will be. There are two kinds of light that are important for photographers. Incident light and reflected light. We’ll tell…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Create a Cool Lightroom Slideshow (Step by Step)
Lightroom slideshows are a cool way to easily share collections of your best photos. You can create a slideshow and add slideshow music for more creative impact. We all want people to pay attention to the photos we take. Everyone loves to share their pictures on social media but it’s…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

8 Lightroom Clone Tool Tips for Better Photo Editing
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…
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How to Shoot Dutch Angle Photography (Camera Angles)
Dutch angle photography tends to break traditional composition rules. But breaking the rules of composition isn’t always a bad thing! Intentionally angling your camera while shooting certain photos is a great way to add dynamism to your photos. It’s great for a wide range of photography, from street to architecture…
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How to Start a Photography Club (With These Camera Club Tips)
Being part of a photography club is a great way to help you learn. Socializing with people who like photography is great, especially if you are a beginner photographer. If you can find a local camera club this will certainly be easier than starting one yourself. There may not be…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Use a Softbox for Perfect Photography Lighting
Learning to use a softbox for photography can improve the lighting in your pictures. They’re useful when the available light is low. And are great for filling in shadows when the light is harsh. Softboxes are most useful for subjects where you have some control over them and the situation.…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

Should You Buy Grey Market Cameras/Gear? (Read This First)
Grey market cameras, equipment and other photography gear can be very attractive because it’s cheap. But shopping on the grey market is not always the best option. You may end up losing money on a bad purchase. Here’s what you need to know before buying cameras on the grey market.…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Remove Light Glare From Photo (5 Best Tips)
Today we will learn how to remove light glare from photo. Knowing how to remove light glare from photos is crucial in photography. Glare in your photos can be distracting and ruin a photograph. On the other hand, they can also be a creative way that adds to an image. …
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography

How to Show an Accurate Sense of Scale in Photography
We look at life with two eyes, but our cameras record things through a single lens. This can make it difficult to represent a sense of scale in photography in an accurate way. Here are a few ideas to help you show a sense of scale in your photographs. How…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan Photography