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7 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 […]

Photography 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 […]

How 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 […]

Minimal Lightroom Tutorial: How to Create a Soft Matte Effect

Learn how to create a minimal soft matte effect in Lightroom!

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 […]

How to Edit Travel Photos in Capture One Pro

Learn how to use Capture One Pro to edit your travel photos!

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 […]

How 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 […]

Moody Street Photography Capture One Tutorial

Capture One Tutorial - How to Create a Moody Street Effect.

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 […]