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It’s OK to make mistakes. In fact, our experience is all about making mistakes and learning certain lessons out of them.
So by listing these silly mistakes most photographers have probably made at least once, we’re by no means scoffing at anyone. Our goal is to draw your attention to some issues you can easily avoid if you approach your daily routine with more conscience.
How do you know which filter in Nik Color Efex Pro 4 you should use for processing your photos? With a total of 55 filters in Color Efex Pro 4, there is a lot of filters to explore. However, here is a little help.
I have gathered 5 of the best and most powerful Nik Color Efex Pro 4 filters and how to use them to create fantastic photos.
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Thanks to advances in camera and photo processing technology, even dedicated amateur photographers can shoot scenes that transcend reality. High Dynamic Range photography is one such technique which exploded in popularity over the course of the past several years largely due to the incredible range of tonal detail that result from combining exposures.
If you’re putting time and effort into creating beautiful HDR images, you’re going to want to produce prints with the same eye-grabbing appeal as on a high resolution screen. When you’re shopping for an HDR photo printer, what should you look for?
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Portrait photography is all about the face and can be really intimate and feel a little obtrusive for subjects that aren’t used to being photographed. But the end result can be beautiful and produce a photo that really captures the person.
For the photographer there are a few aspects of different types of portrait photography that they wish their subjects knew.
Share these essential tips on how to prepare for a portrait session with your clients to make the most out of your collaboration.
In the digital age, color accompanies most of the images we come across during our daily lives. So when it’s intentionally missing, as is the case with artistic black and white photography, people take notice. Monochrome photography is popular in the fine arts for a variety of reasons, many of which come down to how it emphasizes different aesthetic components than color photography: texture, tone, contrast, lighting, and form.
In this article you’ll learn some essential factors to consider when looking for the best black and white photo printer.
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Professional photographers and shutterbugs alike were excited when Nikon Corporation launched in January 2016 the Nikon D5 (the most advanced professional DSLR to date), as well as the Nikon D500 (which replaced the D300S, Nikon’s previous DX-format flagship DSLR).
Let’s take a deeper look at each of the new Nikon cameras.
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Presets can be a Lightroom user’s best friend. When you are editing hundreds or thousands of photos any time you can save in post processing is extremely valuable. Making use of presets is one of the best ways to streamline your workflow and save time in the editing process.
You can either create your own presets, download free presets, or buy professional presets. If you’re new to Lightroom using presets created by others can also be a great learning process, as you can see what settings and adjustments are used to create specific looks or effects.
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Dylan Goldby shoots large projects for major clients. He is a Nikon Ambassador and a staff writer for F-Stoppers. He has held the title of photo editor for Groove Magazine and is the go to shooter for a multitude of international publications. As if these resume showstoppers aren’t enough, the Australian is the co-founder of Flash Light Expeditions, an endeavor that teaches course participants the fundamentals of photography lighting.
Yet, all of these superlatives are pale when placed next to the niche work he produces. As an adoption photography specialist, Goldby captures the moments that define generations to come. I sat with Dylan to learn first hand how his particular model of family photography makes such a tremendous impact on both the clients he serves and the world of photography.
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Perhaps you’ve heard this one before, or said even it yourself: I could take great pictures too, if I had your camera.
But saying pictures are great because of the camera is like saying Michael Jordan was great because of his shoes. Sure, the camera determines an image’s resolution, but give a $7,000 camera to a toddler and you’ll have a high resolution blur.
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When you discover that you can easily transform your digital photos into some unique creative art with just the magic touch of a digital pen, it opens up a whole world of imaginative possibilities.
In this article you can find some handy tips on how to use a blender pen for the best results.
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