Tutorials

How to add glow to sparks in Photoshop

Feb 12, 2017 Clinton lofthouse

Ever done a shoot, and what you saw with your eye didn’t seem to translate to the camera? It happens a lot! You see a majestic…



How to quickly fix red skin in Photoshop

Feb 9, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

It’s still winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. So, if you shoot portraits outdoors, your models may look a bit like Rudolph the Red Nosed…



10 shooting tips to make amazing slow motion sequences

Feb 9, 2017 John Aldred

Shooting slow motion is now easier than ever. Many cameras being released now will shoot 60fps. They may only do it at 1080p, but they…



Help! How do I Budget for a Photoshoot? (a guide for clients)

Feb 9, 2017 Derek Heisler

A frequent and normal question I often get from my first-time direct clients (non-agency) is; “What is your rate?” (I never work on a per…



Watch: How to truly make the eyes “windows to the soul” in your portraits

Feb 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Catching the mood and the spirit of the moment may be one of our primary tasks as photographers or videographers. Yet, we may also be…



How to make amazing double exposure effects in Photoshop

Feb 8, 2017 John Aldred

Double exposures have been around for years, but they seemed to disappear when digital came along. But Nikon DSLRs have had the capability for over…



How focal length AND subject distance affect your headshots

Feb 7, 2017 John Aldred

We’ve all seen the animations showing “how focal length affects your subject“. Whenever one gets posted, the smart ones chime in with “It’s nothing to do…



3 essential tips to photograph six pack abs and make them really stand out

Feb 7, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Fitness portraits seem to be a rising trend in the world of photography. But how to make those muscles really pop in the photos? Photographer…



The importance of B-roll: how to use B-roll and raise your videos on a new level

Feb 6, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

How much do you use video in your work? Do you use B-rolls? They make the video work more complete, more dynamic and add interest….



Bright skin, dark clothes, how to keep details on both

Feb 5, 2017 Joseph Parry

This week, I have a pretty well-known tip for the manual HDR types out there. Back in the days, landscape photographers used the shadow and highlight sliders…