Unsolicited Photo Critiques and Online Etiquette I came across a post in a Facebook photography group recently asking for comments on a blog post. The topic said “Photographers Should be Criticized.” The notion in the post and in the Facebook discussion that followed is pretty simple. If you post something online, he feels you’re subjecting your work for […]
Knowing When to Ignore Color Creates Stronger Photos Should your photos be in Color or Black & White? Knowing when to ignore color can help you create stronger photos by embracing the mood or emotion needed to tell your story. Sometimes color is a distraction. Eliminating color can simplify your photos to reveal an entirely […]
Refine Edge can actually save you money. If you take photos in a studio environment, all you need to do is shoot on a plain background and you can use refine edge in Photoshop to easily cut out your subject and place them on a digital background. Here’s how it’s done.
Product Photography Tips to Get You Started Making Better Photos Getting started in product photography can seem daunting. If you’ve never tried it before, some of your initial research can lead you down the wrong path. It’s actually very simple from a technical point of view. The place were people get lost is understanding their […]
Have You Noticed Some Genres of Photography Will Make You Happier Than Others? Lee and I both tried different genres of photography. Travel, sports, concerts, food, portraits and more. We recently heard from a reader who mentioned that he felt his landscape photography was getting stale and he was interested in portrait photography. That set […]
The Sorcerer Hat – It’s a Kind of Magic I miss the Sorcerer Hat in Disney Hollywood Studios. Maybe it was only intended to be there temporarily, but it became an iconic part of the park. Some people loved the Sorcerer Hat while others hated it. The original design intent of Disney Hollywood Studios was set in Hollywood […]
9 Tips to Take Tack Sharp Photos Every Time If you want to get tack sharp photos, then you need to do more than nail your focus. We’ll reveal what you need to know. Getting tack sharp photos takes a combination of factors. Yes, you need to get your focus correct, but that does you little […]
Learn How to Stop Hating Your Own Portrait and Serve Your Subjects a Great Experience It’s time to stop hating your own portrait. A lot of people look at their own photo and feel uncomfortable. It’s as if they’re worried others will look at their photos and see their biggest insecurities looming inside. Too heavy, […]
[smart_trarashk_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/photoflunky/PF_079.mp3″ social_pinterest=”true” ] **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Photography Rituals Can Ensure You Don’t Forget Something Important on Your Next Photoshoot You probably already have your own photography rituals, but perhaps you never thought of them that way. So […]
Our 5 Tips to Improve Your Social Media Engagement Chasing followers on social media is a lame strategy. What you need to do instead is improve your social media engagement. It’s better to have a smaller number of followers who are really interested in you than having tons of followers who aren’t really paying attention. […]