Kevin Landwer-Johan

Grunge photography is a style where the final image looks dirty, distressed or distorted. To create grunge pictures a photographer uses in-camera technique and edgy post-processing. Much like grunge music with its antsy lyrics and distorted chords, the best grunge photos will bring up disturbing emotions. Here’s how to achieve…

We all love a good story. A story is usually made up of relevant words, and sometimes pictures, crafted together. Photographs on their own also tell stories. Here’s how to use pictures to create better narrative photography. Why Is Narrative Photography Important Narrative photography appears everywhere from newspapers to magazines.…

You’ve probably heard of shallow vs deep depth of field. But do you know when to use one over the other? Our article gives you six great tips for using depth of field for creative effects, including bokeh. This is the beautiful blurry effect prime lenses are known for.  …

Getting your exposure correct is the ideal way to shoot a photo. But sometimes, there are situations with uneven lighting where you must over or underexpose your image. Overexposed photos are brighter, while underexposed photos are darker. So, which is better—overexposed vs underexposed? The answer may surprise you.   Overexposed…

The displacement map in Photoshop is a great feature, but you need to know how to use it. In this article I will take you through seven steps on how to make a displacement map in Adobe Photoshop. Using Photoshop displacement maps can add a new dynamic to how text and graphics…

The gradient map in Photoshop is a powerful tool for color correction and image manipulation. It allows you to create custom gradients and apply them to your images to achieve a wide range of effects. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the gradient map to correct colors, add…

Calculating hyperfocal distance is one way to ensure your photos are as sharp as possible. This may seem rather technical, and it is. But our article takes you through every step of using hyperfocal distance for sharper pictures. You’ll learn about how hyperfocal distance works. And your photos will always…

Using a rim light effect will help isolate your subject from the background. It will also help create a certain mood in the portrait. Rim lighting a portrait is not always easy. You must have your light and subject positioned carefully for this technique to achieve the impact you want.…

When I first heard of the Brenizer method I had to Google it to find out what it was. I liked what I saw. The Brenizer method combines a number of photos, made using a very wide aperture, into a single composition. The results are impressive. Exploring the Brenizer Method:…

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…

There are times when you want to capture your subject without a background. You may even have a brief, where the image is for use on a white page. High key photography is the technique you’ll need to know for this. The concept of high key photography is easy, but…

Is it possible to create a pure white photography background ‘in camera’? Common practice for white background photography is to use post processing. But I’m here to tell you it’s not all about Photoshop. You can do it in camera. In this article, I’ll show you two methods to create…