Size DOES Matter; Shooting Tethered In Lightroom
Long a standard practiced by studio and commercial photographers, shooting tethered should be an essential part of your photography. It may seem a bit intimidating at first but you probably already have all the necessary equipment for shooting tethered, and setting things up is not at all difficult. Got a camera? Good. Got a computer […]
6 Easy Ways You Can Improve Your Photography Today
Let’s get down to it, the best way to improve your photography is to shoot a lot. A whole lot. Here are six ideas to get you shooting more and to help you gain real-life experience. They’ll also get you thinking more critically about your work and craft. They might take a little elbow grease and dedication, but the payoff (which we have taken the liberty to nail down for you) is totally worth it. Remember, you wanted this […]
The Top 5 Apps for Photographers (4 Of Them We Bet You’ve Never Heard Of)
We’re not going to squabble about it here. There’s already lots of bickering about smartphone cameras and editing apps and how they will impact the photography industry. We’ll touch on that another time. This ain’t about the camera. This is about tech. Really cool tech. And we love tech. So when Cassie Phillips (a super […]
Making The Eyes Pop in Lightroom
In recent years, we’ve taught you how to make the eyes pop in Lightroom 3 and Lightroom 4, and now we’re back with a slick new way of doing it in Lightroom CC. The main functionality I’ll discuss in this update has been available since Lightroom 5, but there’s a new addition to Lightroom CC […]
10 Pieces Of Travel Photography Gear You Didn’t Even Know You Needed
Vacation Your opportunity to bring back pieces of art, not just pictures. And to seize it, you’re gonna need some gear. But first, you need to answer these questions: Where am I going? What do I want to photograph? What do I take with me? We asked our friend and world traveler Jacob James to […]
Why Watermarks Matter (And How To Craft The Perfect One)
When it comes to protecting your images online, watermarks are not mere vanity, and can do far more than pronounce your copyright. Used strategically, watermarks are the best tool that you have. Guest author Matthew Campagna shows you how that watermark can be subtle, seductive, and secure. A Watermark Fail Story One of those sketchy […]
Revolutionizing Lightroom Workflows – Smart Previews Guide
How do you edit your images when you are jetting across the sky at 39,000 feet and your photos are back in the office on a motionless external drive? If you are using Lightroom, you can thank Adobe for their Smart Previews feature as a solution to the ‘always connected’ problem. In this post we’ll […]