Tutorials

How to create a festive wintery portrait in the studio with a little compositing

Dec 31, 2018 John Aldred

Christmas has gone. We’re almost to the new year. In a few hours, we’ll be there. But it’s never too late for a festive wintery…



Use Saturation Mask to quickly enhance colors and keep them natural

Dec 31, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

When increasing saturation in Photoshop, it happens that we get a little carried away and end up overdoing it. In this video, Unmesh Dinda of…



Face projections – The Lighting Series 07

Dec 30, 2018 Stefan Kohler

Sometimes an experimental idea turns out to be a stunning success. This was something like that.



How to push and pull film for technical or creative use

Dec 28, 2018 John Aldred

If you’re new to film, pushing and pulling it when developing is a bit like ramping the exposure slider up or down in Adobe Camera…



Lighting a beauty shot – The Lighting Series #6

Dec 28, 2018 Stefan Kohler

This looks simple, but it’s a bit more complex than you think. When you are creating images that are intended for high-end retouching, you need…



How to shoot professional product shots on a budget at your own home

Dec 27, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

If you want to take professional-looking product shots, you don’t need fancy gear and a studio. As a matter of fact, you can do it…



Here’s how to take color photos with a Gameboy camera

Dec 27, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

The Gameboy camera was launched 20 years ago, and we’ve seen some interesting projects with it. But what they all have in common is that…



A comprehensive visual guide to equivalent exposure

Dec 25, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

If you’re just starting out with photography, the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed is one of the crucial things to learn. However, it…



The shadow game – the Lighting Series #5

Dec 25, 2018 Stefan Kohler

When you think about image design and lines of sight, it’s easy to overlook light and posing. But it doesn’t have to be hard… Today…



How to remove red skin in Photoshop in under one minute

Dec 24, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

If you shoot outdoor portraits during Christmas season in Northern Hemisphere, your subjects’ skin may look red due to the cold. But there’s a quick…