[ad_1] Let’s face it, we photographers like shiny objects. Especially when first starting out, it’s always tempting to find some new camera, lens, or other tool we can put in our tool belt that is going to help us be a better photographer. Sadly, that cool new piece of gear is not really going to…

[ad_1] We often strive for technically perfect photographs, going to great lengths to perfect our camera technique and post-processing and often investing a lot of money in the best equipment we can afford. But sometimes, it can be fun to move away from those sorts of shots for a bit and explore more creative image-making…

[ad_1] We have all taken a shot where the flash didn’t fire, we didn’t have any lighting for a sudden moment, or we just made a mistake. If the image is particularly nice in other regards, it can be disappointing. So, here’s how you can save portraits that aren’t well lit using Adobe Lightroom. There…

[ad_1] One of the first lighting techniques I learned in graduate school was Paramount lighting. It’s an easy way to come up with consistently solid portraits of almost anyone. Here’s a quick tutorial from Adorama and fashion photographer Lindsey Adler on how to get that just right. Trying to figure out complicated lighting setups for…

[ad_1] Adding special effects to shots can turn a nice but rather plain image into something truly memorable. In this video, what behind-the-scenes as a commercial is made for a brand of flash-frozen coffee using dry ice. I have been creating (stills) adverts for a number of years for products and it can quickly become…