Dodging and Burning is a phrase that comes from the darkroom days when photographers would either block the light or add more in specific areas …

Full body portraits fall somewhere in between your more standard portraits and wider angle environmental portraits. This can be a tricky middle ground for lens …

Group shots can be tricky. In this post I’m going to show you how you can take pro quality group shots with a 50mm lens. …

A tripod is one of those photography accessories that you never think about you need it. But when you are in a situation where you …

Do you look at professional portraits done with flash and wonder how they get that look? Just about every portrait photographer starts out taking natural …

Photographers and viewers alike will commonly agree that photos with a sharply focused subject and a blurred background appear more professional than those where everything …

How To Install Presets In Lightroom Classic NOTE: You can use the “Import” function within Lightroom Classic, but that will place all your individual presets …

It’s happened to every photographer… You think you nailed the perfect shot, but then when you get home and load the images onto your computer, …

Sharpening can be a tricky adjustment to both understand and to use effectively. For portrait photographers, finding the best Lightroom sharpening settings for portraits can …

When I first opened Lightroom, I was completely overwhelmed by all the sliders, modules, functions and everything else it has to offer. But Lightroom is …

Photography is all about creating with light, and light is probably the most important aspect in producing amazing portraits. Here we will discuss when and …

The honest answer as to whether Lightroom presets are worth it is…it depends. Lightroom presets can be an invaluable tool in a photographer’s editing toolbox. …

What Are Light Trails In Photography? Light trails in photogrpahy are when you use a longer shutter speed to capture moving lights. Because the shutter …

I love shooting outdoors. There is almost an infinite number of possibilities and space to do just about anything you can dream up. But there …

An Instagram influencer recently asked me, “So why should anyone bother with Lightroom Presets when they can just use an Instagram filter?” If you’re a …

Backlit photos can be absolutely stunning no matter what you are photographing. But learning how to take a backlit photo and getting comfortable with those …

If you know a little about polarizing filters, then you probably think about them in terms of shooting landscapes. But using a polarizing filter for …

If you’re heard of long exposure photography and know what it is, then you probably associate long exposure photos with shooting at night. However, long …

Learning how to take pictures in the dark without a flash can seem like magic to non-photographers. It usually takes a combination of skill and …

The eyes are often the key aspect of any portrait. If you get the eyes in focus then the photo will appear to be on …