In photography, we work with light, color, lines, and shapes. We decompose the scene into basic elements and then recompose it using the best features of each element and adding our personal touch made of feelings, opinions, and experiences. The result is a visual story in which each element has something to say. A photograph […]
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Sneak Peek: Advanced Color Grading Is Coming to Lightroom
There has recently been some speculation about Adobe advancing the split toning features in Lightroom. Today, the company confirmed this in a sneak peak video they uploaded to their Youtube channel. Advanced Color Grading is coming to Lightroom with a similar panel to the Lumetri color panel. Check out the video below to see more. […]
Continue reading7 Tutorials for Creating Flat Lay Animations in After Effects
One of the most elemental skills for After Effects is learning how to create flat lay animations. Flat lay animations sit in a two-dimensional manner while on the screen, and while it may not seem as dynamic as 3D work, it’s still an incredibly popular form of animation today that provides a unique look. We […]
Continue readingPhotography Exposure Settings Intro by Marat Stepanoff
Check the Exposure – A brief introduction into exposure in photography by Marat Stepanoff. Exposure is one of the most important settings to get right in order to take amazing photos. In fact, the exposure – the amount of light that gets in through the lens on the sensor of your camera, is critical. If […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Photoshop Matte Effect
Soft shadows with faded light are a popular trend in the photo editing world. People enjoy the effect because it can bring about more details in the shade, or maybe just for the aesthetic. Regardless of the reason, let’s learn how to create a subtle and beautiful matte effect in Photoshop. Using just a few […]
Continue readingMinimal Lightroom Tutorial: How to Create a Soft Matte Effect
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 […]
Continue readingHow to Edit Travel Photos in Capture One Pro
I started using Capture One a little over 8 months ago after seeing articles about the raw photo editing program frequently pop up in my social feeds. Since then I’ve only used it more and more. For some reason, I was under the impression that Capture One Pro was only useful for studio and high […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Pastel Look in Luminar
Pastel tones can add a beautiful look to your photos when done correctly. This probably explains why pastel effects are so popular in photography and design. These soft, almost faded colors give a unique tone to your images and help to convey a certain style. In this tutorial, we’ll be taking a look at how […]
Continue readingMoody Street Photography Capture One Tutorial
Adding the right mood to your photo can help truly convey the environment. This holds especially true for street photography. Depending on the time of day, location, weather, and overall feel your shot could be entirely different. Sometimes you’ll want to increase the heat and warmth in an image. Other times you’ll want to keep […]
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