3 easy ways to create a vignette in Lightroom
Vignetting used to be just a characteristic of bad lens design. Lenses wouldn’t transmit as much light onto the corners of the frame, be it digital or film. The effect would be especially amplified at the widest apertures. But these days, vignetting is almost completely fixed. The best and brightest lens designers in the world […]
Should I buy a laptop or desktop for photo editing?
When I was a new photographer, I spend ages going over the internet to see what kind of a computer I should upgrade to. Back when I was in college, I always thought that a laptop computer wasn’t powerful enough for photo editing and that a desktop computer would be more practical. In some cases, […]
HDR Photography Tips for Perfect Landscape Photos
HDR photography has gotten a bad rap since the very beginning of digital photography. So why is HDR a vital part of professional workflows?
Use Dodge and Burn to create fine art landscapes
The secret to making beautiful photos is as old as photography itself. Dodging and Burning has been around since light was first recorded onto glass plates. It’s a technique so powerful, that Ansel Adams once said “ Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships.” Thankfully, you […]
Nikon D850 One Year Review
This is my Nikon D850. There are many like it, but this one is mine. I’ve owned it for over a year. I’ve taken tens of thousands of photographs with it. And I figured it was high time for a proper review. I’ve used this Nikon D850 all around the world. I’ve taken pictures with […]
How a tripod can take your landscape photography to the next level
I can’t even begin to tell you the number of times I’ve been asked by photographers this simple question. When do I need to use a tripod? And when can I hand hold my camera? It’s a good question, and the answers aren’t always as simple as you might think. Here’s why I always use […]
8 reasons why your photos aren’t sharp
There is one mistake that’s unrecoverable, and that’s taking an un-sharp photograph. You could have researched the perfect time and place to catch that evening glow. When you get there, the scene is exactly what you were hoping for. Only to get home, load the images into Lightroom, zoom in, and feel your heart break […]
Get your photo website built for you for half price
Every photographer needs a web presence. But relying on social media alone is often not enough. I want my own website with various galleries sorted by content type, an “about me” page where I can tell the world a bit about myself, and a contact page so people who want to buy photos can get […]
Photography Academy T-Shirts are Here
They are here! Your Photography Academy t-shirt is ready and waiting for you! After nearly a year in the making, we have “our why”. If you don’t have a why in photography then you are lost. Our why is that we explore, create and inspire. Watch the video above to get the full meaning of […]
Submit your photo to the Hope for the Future Photo Contest!
The Hope for the Future Photo Contest was a huge success. Watch the video above to see the winning photos. This contest is now closed for entries. Watch this site for the next contest announcement.
Master depth of field to get tack sharp photos
Watch the video above to see how to use depth of field will help you take super sharp photos WITHOUT boring and complicated explanations. Are you sick and tired of disappointing blurry photos? Do you want to be taking photos that are tack-sharp? Then you need to master depth of field once and for all! […]
How to set the focus point
This is how to set the focus point on your camera. When you purchased your camera, it came automatically set with multi-point focus mode. This means the camera will choose a point to focus on in the frame which may or may not be right for the composition you have chosen. I recommend you change […]
