10 Photoshop Skills You Need to Know

10 Photoshop Skills You Need to Know: "There are tons of things you can do in Photoshop to edit and create incredible images. Some techniques are fairly complex and require a good understanding of the software, but there are a lot of easy things you can do and still get professional results. Here are 10 lesser known, but simple Photoshop features from tutvid that will seriously boost your skills:"



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7 Beginner Tips For Sharper Photos

7 Beginner Tips For Sharper Photos: "Scott Kelby, the author of many digital photography books says, “If your photos aren’t sharp then the rest doesn’t matter.” Key to any image is its sharpness, and in order to get those photos pin sharp you need to follow some basic guidelines."



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Light Painting Part One - the Photography - Digital Photography School

Light Painting Part One - the Photography - Digital Photography School: "I teach a night photography class and I find that many people who’ve never tried it imagine it to be a lot harder than it really is to get spectacular results. In this two part series I’m going to take you through step by step how I created the image above using light painting techniques that are actually quite easy."



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How to Create Dramatic Portraits in Your Garage

How to Create Dramatic Portraits in Your Garage: "If I want to take dramatic portraits on a black backdrop (without even needing a single light), a garage is your new go to spot. This is the simplest (and most makeshift looking) setup that I use. As you can see in the image above, all I am using is a piece of black foam core, folded into a “v,” set inside a garage on a sunny day."



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3 Simple Tips for Subtle Landscape Photography Post-Processing

3 Simple Tips for Subtle Landscape Photography Post-Processing: "Landscapes are one of the most popular photography subjects, and for good reason. Nature is enchanting to the human eye, and it’s only natural for people to want to capture that stunning natural scene with cameras. Some landscape pros and über-enthusiasts will plan ahead with tripods, shutter release cables, filters, and extra gear to make sure they really nail the shot they have in mind."



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Save Family Photos Three Scanning Hacks That Will Dramatically Improve your Family Photo Archives - Save Family Photos

Save Family Photos Three Scanning Hacks That Will Dramatically Improve your Family Photo Archives - Save Family Photos: "If you’re reading this you’ve probably scanned more than a few of your own family photos. You already know how mind-numbingly frustrating it can be when your scans look nothing like your originals. Worse yet,"



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Do You Take Photographs or Make Them? – PictureCorrect

Do You Take Photographs or Make Them? – PictureCorrect: "In October 1978, the cover of National Geographic showed a self portrait of a gorilla using a camera. I’m serious—you can look it up if you would like. The cover shot was a self portrait, taken by a gorilla, and by the standards of the day it was actually pretty good!"



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Beginner Tips for Shooting Action Photography – PictureCorrect

Beginner Tips for Shooting Action Photography – PictureCorrect: "Digital camera owners who are not that experienced in taking photos often find it hard to capture the action scenes they so desire. With their subjects being mobile, they may not be aware of what to do with their camera to take the best action shots."



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How to Decide What Gear to Pack for a Wilderness Trip

How to Decide What Gear to Pack for a Wilderness Trip: "Each year, I spend many weeks guiding, and exploring, in the mountains and rivers of Alaska. The trips are a mishmash of different adventures; base-camp trips, mellow canoe trips, backpacks over rugged terrain and high peaks, or multi-day whitewater rafting trips."



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A Photographer’s Guide to Artistic Silhouette

A Photographer’s Guide to Artistic Silhouette: "There are various ways to tell a story. In photography that story keeps on changing with the ever-changing light and shadow. They play their dramatic roles with emotion and mood. Sometimes we highlight subjects, which lights do not want to highlight."



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