Low-key monochrome is a type of black and white photography which has fallen a little out of use since the days of film. Despite that, it is still a very effective style which can make a huge difference to your shots. It can be very dramatic and moody, and when matched with the right scene, can turn your work into that of a master photographer.
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Using Photoshop can be tedious and frustrating, especially when you’re still learning how everything works. Even when you’ve settled into more of a routine and know how to get things done, there are still times when you probably feel just bored or tired of doing the same edits over and over. Here’s how to make the whole process of post-production more enjoyable with some simple Photoshop tips you may not have tried yet.
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In April of 2018 Adobe released a major update to Lightroom and Camera Raw, and one of the most noteworthy changes/additions involved Profiles. With this update Adobe made profiles much easier to access, and they also added to the functionality and usefulness of profiles. If you’re using Lightroom CC, Classic CC, or Camera Raw and you haven’t taken the time to get familiar with the new Profiles, this article is for you. Profiles have the potential to be quite useful if you understand how they work.
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Landscape photography is just like all other forms of photography: to be a professional, you really need to build up an effective portfolio. Your portfolio website showcases the very best of your work, and demonstrates to potential clients what you are capable of. For this reason, you need to work hard on making it as strong as possible – allowing you to take on more projects and win more jobs in future. Here’s how to build it from nothing to something you can be proud of.
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Learn more about Aurora HDR, the pros and cons, and how it can help you to get better results with your photos.
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Learn all about the transform tool and how you can use it to improve your photos.
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There are a number of different ways to merge of blend multiple exposures to create an HDR image. You could use software like Photomatix that has been created exclusively for HDR, you can use Photoshop’s HDR merge, you can do it manually by using layers and masks in Photoshop, and since the release of Lightroom 6/CC you can also do it right in Lightroom with no plugins or additional software needed.
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Landscape and nature photographers love the opportunity to get amazing photos at sunset, but those who are willing to venture out at night can capture truly unique and beautiful photos well after sunset. Night photography offers plenty of potential, but it also brings a number of challenges, including: nailing exposure, focusing, finding the right composition, knowing what to photograph under the night sky, and understanding moon phases and various light sources. On top of those challenges, simply getting to the right spot can at times be a challenge in itself in the dark.
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In this video tutorial, Simon Plant shows how you can replicate a tilt shift effect very easily in...
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Aurora HDR 2017 is the leading software for creating HDR photos. If you’re interested in the software, be sure to read our review before purchasing.
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Luminar is a versatile photo editing software made by Macphun that is commonly seen as an alternative to Lightroom. With its adaptable interface, Luminar molds to your style and skill level, allowing you to enhance your photos with ease.
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As someone who started photography with birds, I initially thought landscape photography would be easy. It is quite the contrary. Taking a photograph of a scene is straightforward. Capturing a landscape image that gives the viewer a brief, visual escape may be easy during one shoot. The next shoot may be a different story. Some landscape compositions are obvious, some are not.
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