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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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,…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan
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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan