How to Create a Soft Pastel Effect in Photoshop
Published Friday, August 7th, 2015
One of the more popular tutorials on our blog is How to Create a Soft Pastel Effect in Lightroom. After publishing that tutorial we received some requests to write a tutorial for a similar effect in Photoshop, so that is what we will be looking at today. The effect that we will be creating is not the same as the one in Lightroom, but it is a similar soft color effect with a pastel tone.
Read MoreIntroduction to the HSL Settings in Lightroom
Published Thursday, August 6th, 2015
Lightroom’s Develop Module gives us plenty of tools and settings to work with the colors of a photo, and none may be more powerful than the HSL settings. Although the HSL sliders allow for plenty of potential, they are often overlooked. If you’re new to Lightroom make it a priority to get familiar with using the HSL sliders, as they can be key to maximizing your results in Lightroom.
Read MoreHow Using A Human Element In Your Landscapes Can Take Your Photos To The Next Level
Published Monday, August 3rd, 2015
I know what you’re thinking, it’s probably somewhere along the lines of “Isn’t the entire point of taking a landscape to make the land the center of attention and not people?” You’re not wrong, but by avoiding having people in every landscape you take, you could be missing out some prime opportunities to add even more interest to your images. Having a well placed human element can take a good landscape and make it great.
Read MoreFree Natural Color Pop Lightroom Preset
Published Monday, July 20th, 2015
Sometimes your photos need a boost of color to add some life to the scene, but making colors pop can also lead to unnatural looks, especially when people are in your shot. This preset will allow you to bring colors to life in a natural-looking way, without making skin tones go crazy. This preset is a free sample from our set of 20 Color Pop Lightroom Presets.
Read MoreFree Split Toning Lightroom Preset
Published Monday, July 13th, 2015
This free Lightroom preset makes it easy to give your photos a split toned effect. It gives the shadows a violet tone and the highlights a light gold tone. It gives you a useful alternative to a typical mono or black & white conversion. This preset is a free sample from our set of 30 Split Toning Lightroom Presets.
Read More9 Ways to Gain Confidence in Your Photography
Published Monday, July 6th, 2015
Many photographers struggle with a lack of confidence while they are learning. Maybe you see the work of other photographers and wonder why your own photos can’t look as great. Gaining confidence is key because it will motivate you to keep learning and growing, and it will help you to get the best results at each stage in your development. In this article we’ll look at 9 different things you can do to gain confidence.
Read MoreHow to Create a Beautiful Faded Effect in Lightroom
Published Monday, June 29th, 2015
In this tutorial we’ll walk through the process of creating a nice faded effect in Lightroom, and we’ll show the exact settings that you can use to get the same effect. And if you want to save some time you can also download this free preset that will apply the settings for you. The settings used here and the free preset are from our set of Fabulous Fades Lightroom Presets, which includes a total of 20 presets.
Read More5 Tips To Take Intriguing Photos When The Location Is Uninteresting
Published Monday, June 22nd, 2015
If things aren’t interesting the way you are viewing them, then look at them in a new way. Sounds easy enough, right? Unfortunately, it’s often easier said than done. A common way photographers can improve their photography as a whole, while challenging themselves to turn the boring into something noteworth is a 365 day project. These types of projects train you to think creatively by instinct. However, in the need of some more immediate results, try out a few of these suggestions to get the inspiration flowing.
Read MoreFree Vintage Mono Lightroom Preset
Published Monday, June 15th, 2015
This free Lightroom preset, called “Aged Print” will give your photos a beautiful aged black & white effect. The preset is a free sample from our set of 20 Vintage Mono Lightroom Presets. These presets are very useful for getting awesome monochromatic conversions with a nice vintage touch.
Read More11 Must-Have Newborn Photos
Published Monday, June 8th, 2015
Every parent wants to have pictures of their new baby. In the first few days and weeks a baby changes quickly and their is only a small window of time to capture the newborn stage. If you offer newborn photography services there are plenty of possibilities for getting photos that your clients will love. In this post we’ll highly 11 different photos that can serve as the foundation of your newborn sessions.
Read MoreFree Vintage Film Lightroom Preset
Published Friday, June 5th, 2015
With this Lightroom preset, called “Aged Sepia”, you can give your photos a nice vintage effect that is inspired by vintage film. This preset is a free sample from our set of 30 Vintage Film Lightroom Presets. If you like an elegant vintage look that brings back memories of the days of film, this is the set for you.
Read MoreFree Film-Inspired Lightroom Preset
Published Friday, June 5th, 2015
This free Lightroom preset will give your photos a film-inspired look. The preset is a free sample from our set of 30 Film-Inspired Lightroom Presets. If you like the classic film look you’ll want to give this free preset a try and check out the full set. These presets work very well with a wide variety of photos, ranging from landscapes to portraits.
Read More35 Amazing Double Exposures
Published Monday, June 1st, 2015
If you’re looking for a way to capture some unique and interesting photos, double exposures are a great option. Most digital cameras make it pretty easy to take double exposures, and of course it can also be accomplished with film. Photoshop also makes it possible to replicate a double exposure effect.
Read More3 Easy Ways to Lighten a Photo in Photoshop
Published Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
Photoshop offers a number of different ways to do things. When it comes to lightening a photo (or darkening for that matter) there are several different ways you can do it. Three of the easiest and most effective methods are shown in this tutorial.
Read More5 Simple Tricks for More Interesting Photos
Published Monday, May 18th, 2015
If you find yourself in a rut where you are struggling to get the quality of photos that you want, think about different ways that you can change things up to make your photos more interesting or unique. A lot of times you’ll just need a small tweak to really change the results. While there are a lot of different possibilities, here is a look at five different things you can do right away to get more interesting photos.
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