How to Fake a Before and After Fitness Photo – PictureCorrect

How to Fake a Before and After Fitness Photo – PictureCorrect: "Before and after weight loss photos flood the Internet and late night TV infomercials. But how much of these images are truthful? Photographer Ben Cope and Buzzfeed set out to reveal what’s behind the smoke and mirrors:"



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Writer's Favorite Lens - the Tamron 18-270mm

Writer's Favorite Lens - the Tamron 18-270mm: "Darren recently suggested that the dPS writers to contribute to a semi-regular series featuring our favorite lenses, and I knew, hands down, which lens I wanted to feature: my daily workhorse, the Tamron 18-270mm lens. All photographs in this article, with the exception of the lens itself were taken with the Tamron 18-270mm."



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Fake Perfect Fall Colors Using the HSL Tab in Lightroom

Fake Perfect Fall Colors Using the HSL Tab in Lightroom: "It can be extremely hard to predict when and where the peak colors of falls will hit. If you’ve ever been a week or two early you’ll know the frustration of seeing little splattering of color when you were hoping for full on peak color. Well, using a little bit of post-production magic, you can add some life to those early fall shots and get it closer to the vision you’d hoped mother nature would’ve given you in the first place. Let’s see how we can fake fall color using the HSL tab in Lightroom!"



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Backlit Silhouette Portraits: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect

Backlit Silhouette Portraits: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect: "This is a portrait of a person or thing, taken with bright back light, causing the subject to be rendered as a dark shape. You’ll need:"



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Cold Weather Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Cold Weather Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Is you camera collecting dust on the shelf because it’s too cold out to shoot? Winter presents numerous hazards to any would-be photographer. For one, you risk freezing your fingers just to get the shot, and before you know it, your batteries are dead. If you haven’t taken that many great images this winter, I don’t blame you. But with the techniques you’re about to learn, you’ll want to grab your camera and get out there every time it snows. I’ll show you why."



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5 Simple Composition Tricks for a Fantastic Photo - Digital Photo Secrets

5 Simple Composition Tricks for a Fantastic Photo - Digital Photo Secrets: "What’s the difference between a snapshot and a photograph? If you’re like most people, your hard drive is full of pictures that mostly qualify as snapshots. These are photos taken randomly at family outings, vacations or other activities."



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What word are you trying to convey with your image? - Digital Photo Secrets

What word are you trying to convey with your image? - Digital Photo Secrets: "Every good image should have a theme of some kind. It should hone in on one particular subject, and it should make a statement about that subject in a meaningful way. Sadly, most amateur photography remains unfocused, too busy, and it often skips from one subject to the next. When an image lacks a focus, it falls flat on your eyes and has no emotional impact. Do you feel like your photography lacks a central theme? Here’s what I do when need to focus."



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Tips For Long Exposure Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Tips For Long Exposure Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Long exposure photography is something most hobbyists have tried at some point or another. Slow shutter speeds are necessary, after all, for capturing flash-free images after dark. But long exposures aren’t just for low light. Those surreal-looking photos of streaky skies and misty waters are long exposures, too. Let’s see how to take them!"



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The Top 5 Most Exasperating Photography Myths – PictureCorrect

The Top 5 Most Exasperating Photography Myths – PictureCorrect: "I know, as a photographer, that there are countless of misconceptions that non-photographers (and in some cases, even photographers!) don’t quite seem to grasp. From the hundreds I could name, I have narrowed the list to five of the most exasperating misconceptions about photography:"



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Here’s How to Stop Being Disappointed by Your Photos – PictureCorrect

Here’s How to Stop Being Disappointed by Your Photos – PictureCorrect: "Enthusiast and amateur photographers often complain that they are unable to capture great images. They despair that their images are nowhere near the quality of images that they often see in magazines and commercials despite the fact that they have some of the best gear. Mike Browne shares some helpful tips to help you avoid disappointment and be happy about your photos:"



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