Tutorials

    16 top tips for shooting beautiful portraits

    Dec 20, 2016 John Aldred

    It’s that time of year again, gathered around our families. They all know we have that fancy camera. So, it’s down to us to document…

    How to stabilize your camera even in horrible light conditions

    Dec 19, 2016 Dunja Đuđić

    Working in low light conditions can be very frustrating for photographers. If you have a tripod and shoot a steady scene – well, you basically…

    Quick tip: How to get “Photoshop-like” Guides in Lightroom

    Dec 19, 2016 Dunja Đuđić

    If you use guides in Photoshop, you know they can help you position and align the elements of the photo accurately. But do you miss…

    Making perfect skies with luminosity masks and Blend If sliders

    Dec 19, 2016 John Aldred

    Masking different layers based on brightness is an often tricky but vital Photoshop skill to have. There’s a bunch of different ways of doing it…

    How to shoot long exposure timelapse with direct sunlight in the middle of the day

    Dec 16, 2016 John Aldred

    Shooting long exposures on a bright day can be a hassle. Even with your aperture at f/16 and ISO as low as it’ll go, you’re…

    How to quickly remove unwanted moving objects from your photos

    Dec 15, 2016 Dunja Đuđić

    There are places where it’s difficult to take a photo without people or cars in the frame. Sometimes, you can tell people to move so…

    Field curvature – Or why not everything that should be in focus is sharp

    Dec 14, 2016 Brad Nichol

    Up front let me say “field curvature” is not that pesky problem where images with straight lines in the frame seem to bow in or…

    Extend your camera’s battery life 9 times for only $40

    Dec 14, 2016 Dunja Đuđić

    A while ago, we shared a practical solution for extending a Sony camera battery life with a power bank. If this is something you care…

    Build your own custom vlogging rig to fit any camera setup

    Dec 14, 2016 John Aldred

    Vlogging has seen a massive boom over the last couple of years. But, there still aren’t really any perfect options out there when it comes…

    How to use a reflector to create flattering light for portraits

    Dec 12, 2016 Dunja Đuđić

    Reflector is most likely the second or the third thing most of us buy after the camera. If you are a portrait photographer, you probably…