Add Magic By Cropping Your Photos The Right Way! - Digital Photo Secrets

Add Magic By Cropping Your Photos The Right Way! - Digital Photo Secrets: "You might know how to crop your photos in your favorite image editing program. But did you know that you can use cropping to add a little magic to your image – making it seem more interesting to anyone who views it?"



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Using Found Objects as Light Sources for Photography – PictureCorrect

Using Found Objects as Light Sources for Photography – PictureCorrect: "t first glance, many objects we see when scouting shooting locations deter us from setting up our gear to take photos. We may find a lot of things unsightly, but in truth, some of them can be used to our advantage. In this short and informative video clip, Joe McNally talks about how you can use found objects to improve your photographs:

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The Magic Light of the Golden Hour

The Magic Light of the Golden Hour: "My absolute favorite time to photograph anything is a time of day called the Golden Hour. The Golden Hour occurs during the time just before sunset, and just after sunrise. When the sun is lower in the sky, near the horizon, it must travel through more of the atmosphere, reducing the intensity of direct light and thus reducing the contrast in the scene. More blue light is scattered, so sunlight will appear reddish and shadows won’t be as deep as when the sun is higher in the sky. In addition, the lower angle of the sun creates longer shadows, which can add interest to images."



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Improve Your Images with the Lightroom Graduated Filter Tool

Improve Your Images with the Lightroom Graduated Filter Tool: "The Lightroom Graduated Filter is a versatile tool for making local adjustments to your photos. Don’t be fooled by the name – it may be named after a type of filter used for making skies darker in landscape photography, but its uses go far beyond that."



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Photography Tips to Sell Your Products! - The Vagabond Studio

Photography Tips to Sell Your Products! - The Vagabond Studio: "The product photography  in my Etsy shop is probably my most complimented ‘feature’ throughout my entire shop and blog.

‘I LOVE your photos – I always know when I see one of your listings!’

‘How do you take such pretty photos of something so simple?!’"



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Formal Portrait – Questions For a Novice Photographer to Ask Beforehand – PictureCorrect

Formal Portrait – Questions For a Novice Photographer to Ask Beforehand – PictureCorrect: "Most beginners take photos to capture an event or moment in time: a birthday party, a trip, a new family member, a cherished pet. These are usually considered “snapshots”. What we all like about good snapshots is that they remind us of stories.


“Sarah” captured by Gagan Dhiman (Click Image to Find Photographer)
What about a portrait taken in neutral surroundings, thereby robbing us of the story aspect? See if you can answer the following seven questions the next time you want to shoot a portrait."



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New: Secrets of Successful Event Photography – PictureCorrect

New: Secrets of Successful Event Photography – PictureCorrect: "This new course is designed to teach photographers the techniques used by professionals to get great photos – every time – even in the most difficult conditions at parties, weddings, concerts, corporate functions, nightclubs, fashion shows, fast-moving sports games, festivals, and more. To have the equipment and knowledge ready so you’ll never again feel nervous or out of your league when photographing an event again. It is currently 33% off for the launch sale which ends next Friday. Launch sale found here: Secrets of Successful Event Photography"



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Weekly Photography Challenge - Pet Photography

Weekly Photography Challenge - Pet Photography: "Last couple of weeks have been all about nature and the outdoors. Another part of nature is the animal kingdom. So this week’s photography challenge is to get out and photograph some pets. If you don’t have any borrow your friend’s or neighbours.

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Off Camera Flash for Your Travel Photography

Off Camera Flash for Your Travel Photography: "The creative use of artificial light in travel photography is a powerful tool that can take your images to the next level. While there’s a myriad of information available on getting started with off camera flash, the tutorial here is tailored for you. It will give you a start using these techniques with relatively cheap and portable equipment while on the road. The tutorial will cover the basics of gear you will need, along with real world examples of different techniques you can use to make your images pop."



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9 Top Tips for Shooting Waterfalls, Creeks and Streams

9 Top Tips for Shooting Waterfalls, Creeks and Streams: "Waterfalls, creeks and streams are something of a photographic specialty for me. Aside from the fact that there are thousands of them at my Vancouver Island Headquarters, they’re also really easy to photograph and often result in magical images that stand the test of time. Whether it’s a moss speckled trickle or a colossal roaring deluge, moving water seems to be irresistible to photographers and when it’s done well, can be utterly gorgeous. Let me share with you my top tips on how to shoot waterfalls, creeks and streams."



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