Minimal effects can be great for blog images, portraits/lifestyle photos, and many other styles of photography. I have always been a fan of the soft matte effect, so today we are going to take a look at how to create this photo effect using Lightroom. This effect is not very hard to create and only […]
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Premiere Pro Blending Modes Explained: How to Use Video Overlays
Video blending modes are an easy and fun way to add an extra bit of artistic interest to video clips. In this tutorial, we will be explaining the various video blending modes that Premiere Pro offers. This will include what sort of effect they will have, as well as some situations that each blending mode […]
Continue reading6 Photography Industry Networking Tips and Hacks
It’s a topic that inspires fear, confusion, and apathy. Networking can feel like a fool’s game at times. Particularly for those starting out, advice about the dos and don’ts can be hard to find. Whilst there’s no hard fast way to get ahead, there are a few tips I would offer on how to increase […]
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Being a photographer can be great. You are making a career out of your passion and your talent, and you get access to some awesome places. However, no one said it would be easy starting out. Chances are, you are starting out on a local level in your town of residence, and you need to […]
Continue readingPremiere Pro Basics: Learning the Workflow
Adobe Premiere Pro is an amazing video editing tool, and a very common one. But if you’re familiar with Adobe products, you know that it can be very intimidating to jump in blind. In this article we will discuss some of the most common tools that you will run into while using Premiere, so that […]
Continue readingScanning Analog Film with the Epson Perfection V550 Photo Scanner
Shooting film is always fun and seeing your work actually come out is even more of an amazing feeling, but breaking down the steps to get to your final product can be tedious and time consuming. Whether it be developing, fixing, scanning, or conceiving a shot, there are no easy steps, and to have a […]
Continue readingThe Manual Photography Cheat Sheet Infographic
The “Manual Photography Cheat Sheet-Reloaded” by The London School of Photography is a clean-cut, visual way of showing you how to step up your photography game from automatic to manual shooting. Not only does shooting in manual mode enable you to produce sharp, well composed imagery – but you’ll also gain a stronger understanding of […]
Continue readingUsing Light to Create Emotion in your Photography
Shooting film for a project, for work, or really for any matter where you need accurate photos is tough if you don’t have tons of experience. You won’t be able to see your mistakes right away if you are making any and once you realize that the lighting was off or your settings weren’t perfect, […]
Continue readingHow to Install and Use LUTs in Premiere Pro
Using LUTs can be helpful when color grading footage in Premiere Pro. With lookup tables, you are able to get a good color base and can build from that point to grade your entire project. I usually like to edit clip by clip to account for light/color inconsistencies. In this tutorial, I will be covering […]
Continue readingStunning Cafe Photography: 10 Tips for Capturing Lifestyle Photos at Your Local Coffee Shop
Café lifestyle photography has seemingly taken over the Instagram scene in recent years, and it continues to grow in popularity. The reason why is pretty simple: it’s downright gorgeous. There’s something magical about a beautiful scene that contains some of the most essential human needs: food, drink, and a relaxing location. Café lifestyle photography creates […]
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