How to Capture Fast Moving Subjects With a Manual Focus Lens
As you probably know by now, I only use manual focus lenses. I do this for two reasons. One is because they’re WAY cheaper than autofocus lenses. And two is because I like to have full control of the lens and what I’m focusing on.
I have nothing against autofocus lenses at all. This is just how I roll. 😉
In A Time Of Auto Everything, I Prefer To Shoot In Manual. Here’s Why
When I first started to use a nice camera that my wife bought me, I was very disappointed when the photos didn’t turn out how I thought they would.
Take a Look From Behind the Photographer and See What He Sees
When I first started my photography, one of the things I struggled with was how to find good locations or backgrounds for my photos.
How to Change Leaf Color in Photoshop
Have you ever had a photo that you wanted to change leaf color in to give it that Autumn feel? I have. In fact, I was in a situation where my client wanted fall wedding photos. Unfortunately, the Autumn leaves were a little late coming out. So I had to figure out how to change leaf color.
How to Remove Chromatic Aberration
First off, in case you don't know what chromatic aberration is. Chromatic aberration is a purple, green and sometimes blue fringing that occurs when a dark contrast object is over a bright contrast area, or vice-versa.
What Camera and Lens Should I Get
What camera and lens should I get? I am asked this question almost daily. My short and simple answer for the camera (if you're on a budget, and who isn't?) is a camera that has an interchangeable lens and is in your price range.For the lens, this depends on the type of photography you plan on doing, we'll talk about that later. Again, if you're on a budget, go for vintage manual focus lenses. You can find them dirt cheap and they're great for lea
How I Prepare to Edit Photos
One of the secrets to my photos is how I prepare to edit them. If you just start editing your photos without any idea of your end result, your photos won't be as powerful. In this article, I will explain my pre-editing process so you can apply this 'prepare to edit' process to your workflow and have a more powerful end...
How to Optimize Photos for Facebook in Lightroom and Photoshop
Have you over hared that you may need to optimize photos for Facebook? What does that even mean? And do you need to do it?After spending hours, or even days working on a photo, making sure it is absolutely perfect before sharing it with the world. You upload it to Facebook knowing all of your friends will be paralyzed with astonishment by the amazing work of art you are about to bestow on them. You hit post, and... Your photo shows up pixellated and maybe even has a puckish green tent to it. Terrible, it looks TERRIBLE! Sound familiar?
How to change eye color in Photoshop
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, and capturing the eyes in a photo can be extremely rewarding. But sometimes the color just doesn’t pop out like you had hoped it would. Or, perhaps you would like to change the color completely.
Looking for art in everyday life, a photographer's guide
My goal with this article is to help you become more artistic with your photography, so you can not only be a better photographer, but to see the art all around you in the world and in everyday life. Because, as a photographer, your goal should be to perfect your work.
Learn Photography Secrets that Made my Photos go Viral
When I started to learn photography, every photo I took was terrible. These are the things I discovered that made the biggest difference overnight and helped me go viral!!!
How to Retouch a Portrait in Photoshop - Photoshop Tutorial
Are you a portrait photographer or planning on becoming one? This simple portrait tutorial will give you a head start!