Refine Edge can 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 quickly cut out your subject and place them on digital background. Here’s how it’s done. Refine Edge Tutorial Video When to…
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…
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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, 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 good if you…
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,…