Tutorials

How to create a realistic vintage lens effect in Adobe Photoshop

Feb 9, 2023 Jake Hicks

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of post-pro effects on your photos. Cheesy filters and overlays NEVER age well, and…



Here’s how to light and photograph shiny metal objects like a pro

Feb 8, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

In addition to glass, shiny metal is one of those materials that are very tricky to photograph. Metal objects require specific lighting to bring the…



What is Aperture in Photography? A Complete Guide

Feb 7, 2023 Alex Baker

Understanding aperture in photography is understanding one of the fundamentals of how your camera works. It’s one of the three important points of the exposure…



How to get sharper landscape images in camera

Feb 6, 2023 Alex Baker

A pin-sharp landscape image is a beautiful thing. But how often do we come back from a day out shooting, download our images, and find…



Here’s how to figure out what size and shape of softbox you should buy

Feb 2, 2023 John Aldred

Very early on in the journey of a photographer’s transition to flash, particularly studio strobes, the first question we find ourselves asking is “what modifiers…



Setting up Google Analytics for photographers

Feb 2, 2023 Josip Hotovec

Photographers spend quality time establishing their brand, organizing their photos, and building a website showcasing their photography. So, the next logical step is to share…



The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens

Jan 26, 2023 Jens Heidler

In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two…



How to colour grade your footage using… Wait, what? Microsoft Excel?

Jan 25, 2023 John Aldred

There are some rather mad people on the Internet. And they don’t get much madder than the folks at Syrp Lab. But building a DaVinci…



Lighting setup: How to make projection backgrounds

Jan 25, 2023 Jake Hicks

I’ve been using projectors in my photoshoots for many, many years now and I’ve been writing about how to utilise the power of projectors in…



Starting out? Don’t try to work your way up the professional ladder

Jan 25, 2023 Alex Baker

If you’re an aspiring professional photographer or even an existing pro who wants to get better-paying, bigger clients, then it makes sense to start small…