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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Freelance Networking Tips – How to Build Real Relationships
Photo by rawpixel It’s possible to get stuck in a rut when you’re a freelancer. Have you ever had that feeling the endless cycle of picking up odd bits of work here and there will never end? Like, your skill gives you something that’ll make sure the bills are paid – but never buy you a […]
Continue readingCan the Eisenhower Matrix Make You Work Smarter?
Photo by David Travis Unless you slept through history classes, you probably realise President Eisenhower was a smart guy. As well as being a two-term President, he was a 5-star World War II general, Supreme Commander of NATO Allied forces in Europe and President of Columbia University – which, regardless of any opinion about his political […]
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Photo by Gades Photography You’re about to read an awesome article about storytelling – and I guarantee it’ll help you market your business and improve your LinkedIn experience. I’m not usually so bold with an opening passage – but I can be now because I’m not pioneering the methods I’m talking about, I’m simply relaying them […]
Continue readingIn-Depth Photography Composition Tutorial
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 readingBest Buy Launches Photography Workshops Program
For years Best Buy has been known as a major hub for all things tech, including photography and imaging. With the consumer focus shifting to eCommerce and mobile commerce, it is becoming increasingly harder for brick-and-mortar locations to remain relevant and helpful to customers. In an effort to offer more for photographers, new and intermediate […]
Continue readingLost and Founder: Rand Fishkin’s Painfully Honest Guide to the Startup World
Many articles, books, and features you’ll come across related to entrepreneurship will glorify certain aspects of the startup world. Things like growth, users, money, venture capital, and typically the more positive or impressive aspects. The kinds of things that make for an eye-catching headline. It makes sense. To someone dreaming of building their own company, […]
Continue readingReview of My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired
Throughout your life, you will come to the realization that everyone is different, and when it comes to morning routines, you notice just how different people are from each other. Where some individuals choose to lay in bed and go on their phone for the first few hours of the day, others will choose to […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Retro Grainy Film Effect in Photoshop
Using Photoshop you can create some pretty incredible photo effects. From natural pastels and soft edits to dark/moody edits, there are a lot of options depending on your style. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a retro grainy film effect in Photoshop. Retro effects are popular in a variety of advertisements, social media […]
Continue readingHow to Install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is a powerful video editing program from Apple. With this software you can create short films and special effects, color grade your footage, and much more. In this tutorial, we’ll be covering how to install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X. LUTs are lookup tables that allow you to apply effects […]
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