When it comes to taking a quality photo, composition is one of the most important parts. Having the right angle, elements, viewpoint, and layout can really make all the difference. Composition is something I’ve struggled with over the years. Particularly when there are a lot of things going on in a city or street photo. […]
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What is a RAW Photo and Why Should You Use Them?
If you’re new to photography, you’ve been bombarded with terms like ISO, aperture, f-stop, and shutter speed. Well, here’s one more to add to this list: RAW photo. In this blog, we’ll go through exactly what RAW photos are, why you need to be using them, and how to use them. Cover photo by: Matt […]
Continue reading9 Simple Steps to Professional Image Editing in Adobe Photoshop
Is image editing in Photoshop a difficult skill to master? Well, it seems that way from the outside looking in. But when you break it down, the image editing process is actually super logical. In this blog I’ll explain the techniques and processes I use to create complex photo manipulations, professional retouching and detailed compositions. […]
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Photography composition is one of the fundamental areas one has to master to create amazing photos. Some people have that internal feeling that dictates what works and what doesn’t. Others have to spend some time adjusting their minds to the new principles and concepts. Composition principles are often called laws or rules. I wouldn’t call […]
Continue readingHow to Import and Apply LUTs in After Effects
Interested in using LUTs in After Effects? With LUTs (lookup tables) you can apply a consistent look to your footage and color grade your clips faster. This tutorial will cover the simple process of importing and applying LUTs within After Effects. 1. Import Your Footage To import a lut in After Effects you’ll need some […]
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 readingFood Photography in the Field with Jakub Kapusnak from Foodiesfeed
First things first. This article isn’t about styling. I admit that styling food for the best shot possible is like a childs game. The whole scene becomes your playground. There are tons of possibilities you can do to make it look beautiful. However, for tons of possibilities, you also need tons of props like dishes, […]
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