A great panoramic photo, has the ability to transport the viewer into a larger than life moment. Panoramic photography is ideal for capturing landscapes, cityscapes, and the beauty of the great outdoors.
Archives for 2011
Understanding Freelance Photography
Almost everyone has dreamt of “being their own boss”. Why not? It means that you are in complete control of your workday, your pace, and how far your career might take you.
Photographing Color for B&W with Digitial Cameras
One of the most captivating qualities of photos is the impressionistic quality of the medium, and this is more poignant and potent with B&W imagery (mainly because we don’t see monochromatically, so inherently we’re in an imaginary space). Yet in today’s digital age, pure monochromatic photographic work requires more than just switching a setting to […]
How To Use Photoshop Layer Masks
Layer masks are a great asset to Photoshop and can open up an entire new world of photo editing – once you know how to use them. If you already understand the concept of layers, you know that layers can be adjusted in transparency – referred to as the opacity level in Photoshop. This makes the top layer invisible to a certain extent and allows the bottom layer to be seen. This is adjusted using a percentage rate – 90% opacity would be barely see-through, while 10% opacity would make the layer virtually invisible.
Get It Straight Using the Photoshop Ruler Tool
To shoot unnoticed, I frequently hold my camera casually, at waist level, and shoot using my intuition and guesswork. Knowing where to aim, but not seeing through my viewfinder or LCD, gives me uneven results and I have to make some corrections for the photo to look good. Here are two simple tricks – Ruler […]
The Pros and Cons of Shooting RAW
You’ve probably heard of the term “shooting RAW” or “RAW format” – in fact, there’s a Facebook page dedicated solely to the celebration of this great tool of digital photography. You may be aware that it’s preferable to shoot in this format – but do you know why? And are you aware of the potential drawbacks of shooting RAW? Read on to get a firm grasp on what RAW can do for you.
Sharpening Your Image: High-Pass Filter vs. Unsharp Mask
In the world of photo editing, sharpening is the tool that you love to hate. It can easily turn your beautiful photo into a harsh, unattractive image if you’re not careful how you approach this. For something so simple, there are many avenues to pursue – but which is best? Why Sharpen Your Image? A […]
The Prime Lens – Pros and Cons
What is a “prime” lens, you say? A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens, like 24mm or 85mm. Every photographer needs at least one (if not two) prime lenses depending on what he or she gravitates to in terms of subject matter or aesthetics. Dylan Luder – First upload of 2010!! I have […]
3 Signs of Bad Photo Editing and How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls
When you discover the world of Photoshop, you’re undoubtedly eager to try out every tool in your palette. At first, it’s quite difficult to establish the fine line (and not cross it) between that perfectly edited image and one that’s gone too far – it’s a balancing act which can take a some time to […]
Introduction To ISO
ISO… what exactly is that obtuse and confusing number on a roll of film? What does it mean in regards to digital photography? And how does it affect your photography? Simply put the ISO rating is an algorithmic value that indicates the image sensor’s (or film stock’s) sensitivity to light. Since digital cameras use a […]